Substack vs. Join It
A surer alternative to Substack
Substack gives writers a straightforward path to launch newsletters and paid subscriptionsâbut its transaction-heavy pricing, limited customisation, and creator-centric focus can feel restrictive. Join It offers a more sustainable membership-first solution: leaner, clearer, and built for organisations that want confidence in both pricing and flexibility.
Clean, modern interface
Transparent pricing
Integrates with the tools you already use
Hereâs what happens when Substack users switch to Join It
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
Track key actions across each memberâs lifecycle (no CRM degree required).
Useful Integrations
Connect Join It to Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Zapier, and Stripe to keep everything in sync.
Custom Checkout Options
Add optional donations, create flexible membership types, and set up oneâtime or recurring payments.
Quick, Easy Setup
Get started in minutes. Everythingâs self-serve, with fast support if you need help.
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Feature by feature, hereâs how it compares
From integrations to support to how pricing actually works, see what sets Join It apart.
Join It
Transparent pricing
Join It
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Digital membership cards
Join It
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Member activity timeline
Join It
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Integrations (Mailchimp, Stripe)
Join It
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Automated renewal emails
Join It
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Custom fields on member profiles
Join It
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Flexible membership management
Join It
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No hidden transaction fees
Join It
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Fast, human support
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Setup ease
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What sets Join It apart
Clear, fee-free economics
Join It
Know your cost upfrontâno surprise deductions.
Substack
You lose 10% plus payment processing every time someone pays.
Membership-focused capability
Join It
Built for organisationsâwith cards, timelines, and tools.
Substack
Designed for solo creators.
Real integrations, real flexibility
Join It
Works with the tools you already useâimmediately.
Substack
Locked into its own ecosystem with limited external connectors.
How Substack & Join It are alike
Both make publishing and subscriptions easy to set up.
Both make publishing and subscriptions easy to set up.
Both handle recurring payments and content delivery.
Both handle recurring payments and content delivery.
Both offer a clean, low-friction user interface.
Both offer a clean, low-friction user interface.
Join It vs Substrack pricing
Join It
Starting at
$29
/mo
Transparent, perâactiveâmember pricing
No transaction fees
Includes digital membership cards, key integrations
14âday free trial, no card required
Starting for
Free
/mo
/yr
Publishing is free; monetization incurs 10% platform fee + Stripe processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction + 0.7% recurring fee)
Optimized for solo creators and writers
Limited flexibility and membership features compared to other platforms
Top-rated customer support
4.9 Stars on Capterra
Try Join It and see the difference
No pressure. No credit card. Just modern membership software that works the way you do.
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