SignUpGenius vs. Join It

A simpler alternative to SignUpGenius

SignUpGenius offers a feature‑rich platform for coordinating events, volunteers, payments, and communications—but with tiered pricing and complexity that may feel overwhelming. Join It gives you exactly what you need for modern membership management—without the paywall complexity, heavy setup, or unnecessary features.

Clean, modern interface

Transparent pricing

Integrates with the tools you already use

Here’s what happens when SignUpGenius users switch to Join It

Before (with SignUpGenius)
Basic free plan limiting messaging and customisation; premium tiers add features—Silver, Gold, Platinum, Enterprise—ranging from around $11.99 to $59.99/month, with annual savings if paid up front
Free plan has messaging limits (~1,000 messages/month) and displays ads; more features (e.g., custom themes, multiple admins, ad removal) only in premium plans
Collects payments via WePay with a fee of 5% + $0.50/transaction; user can choose whether buyer or seller pays the fee
Offers ticketing (“SignUpGenius Tickets”) at very low cost (25¢ per ticket), integrated within the platform
Wide array of event-planning features: custom questions, start/stop dates, SMS/email reminders, portal pages, ad removal, multiple admins, branding options, support tiers, enterprise features like embeds and dedicated account manager
After (with Join It)
Clean, intuitive design built for ease of use
Transparent pricing starting at $29/month (or local equivalent), clear and simple
Seamless integrations with best‑in‑class tools like Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Stripe, and Zapier
Focused feature set that’s easy to manage and adopt
Simple self‑service experience for members and admins

Built to support your workflow, not replace it

Join It offers all the essential membership tools, without forcing you into a closed ecosystem.

Member Timeline

Member Timeline

Track key actions across each member’s lifecycle (no CRM degree required).

Useful Integrations

Useful Integrations

Connect Join It to Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Zapier, and Stripe to keep everything in sync.

Custom Checkout Options

Custom Checkout Options

Add optional donations, create flexible membership types, and set up one‑time or recurring payments.

Quick, Easy Setup

Quick, Easy Setup

Get started in minutes. Everything’s self-serve, with fast support if you need help.

Feature by feature, here’s how it compares

From messaging to integrations to pricing transparency, see what sets Join It apart.

Join It

Use with your existing website

Join It

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Custom membership types

Join It

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Multiple admin access

Join It

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Custom fields on member profiles

Join It

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Digital membership cards

Join It

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Automated renewal emails

Join It

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Member activity timeline

Join It

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Event management

Join It

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Public and private directories

Join It

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Mailchimp and Zapier integration

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Transparent pricing

Join It

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No onboarding fees

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Fast, human support

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Modern design that’s easy to use

Join It

Clean dashboard built for clarity and speed.

SignUpGenius

Powerful, but tiered complexity and messaging limits can overwhelm.

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No bundled bloat

Join It

Just the features you need — nothing extra to pay for or maintain.

SignUpGenius

Adds features (ads, multiple sign‑ups, reminders, branding) based on subscription level.

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Digital membership cards included

Join It

Members get scannable, branded digital cards at no extra cost.

SignUpGenius

No digital card feature.

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True integrations

Join It

Connect to external tools like Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Zapier, Stripe.

SignUpGenius

Integrations limited and mainly self‑contained.

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Transparent pricing

Join It

Starts at a clear monthly rate, no surprise fees.

SignUpGenius

Tiered pricing, messaging caps, per‑transaction payment fees, ads, and feature gating.

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How SignUpGenius & Join It are alike

Messaging & reminders

Send emails and texts (though SignUpGenius limits usage in free tier).

Send emails and texts (though SignUpGenius limits usage in free tier).

Custom questions fields

Collect participant-specific data.

Collect participant-specific data.

Start/stop dates, hiding past slots

Schedule availability and visibility.

Schedule availability and visibility.

Admin roles

Manage access and responsibilities across your team.

Manage access and responsibilities across your team.

Event coordination tools

Both platforms support organising participation.

Both platforms support organising participation.

Join It vs SignUpGenius pricing

Join It

Starting at

$29

/mo

Transparent pricing based on active members

No onboarding or implementation fees

Includes digital membership cards and key integrations

14‑day free trial, no credit card required

Starting for

Free

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/yr

Paid plans range from $11.99/month (Silver) to $59.99/month (Platinum)

Enterprise pricing starts around $1,299/year

Annual discounts available

Collect payments with 5% + $0.50 fee per transaction

Features, messaging limits, and ad removal limited

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Top-rated customer support

4.9 Stars on Capterra

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ZFIT found Join It to be very simple to understand due to its clean layout and stellar customer support. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for membership software!
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Bernd Z.
The Modern Whig Institute appreciated how easy it was to set up their membership program and then make adjustments as needed. Would highly recommend Join It to others.
Modern Whig Institute
Kevin J Rogers
Easily handles our membership management needs with a minimum of fuss. Excellent value for the money. Tremendous customer support (can't say this enough!)
The Orient Association
Tony A.

Try Join It and see the difference

No pressure. No credit card. Just modern membership software that works the way you do.

30 day free trial
Transparent pricing
Quick setup and live support
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