Zenbership vs. Join It

A sharper alternative to Zenbership

Zenbership is a free, open-source PHP membership CRM you host yourself—with invoicing, content control, shopping cart, and email tools. Join It gives you the core membership features you need, without installation, plugin complexity, or zero live support.

Clean, modern interface

Transparent pricing

Integrates with the tools you already use

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

Before (with Zenbership)
Requires self-hosting and PHP expertise; plugin-style setup with no live support
100% free open-source—but clearly abandoned since 2018, with v2 incomplete and documentation outdated
Includes CRM, subscriptions, e-commerce, event management, CMS, invoicing, email/SMS campaigns, secure content, and shopping cart
No onboarding support; users must rely on community or outdated docs
After (with Join It)
Clean, intuitive interface built for ease of use
Transparent plans starting at $29/month (or local equivalent)
Integrates with best-in-class tools like Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Zapier, and Stripe
Focused feature set that’s easy to manage and adopt—no self-hosting, no developer required
Simple self‑service experience with live support available

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 ease of setup to available features, see what truly 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

Join It

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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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What sets Join It apart

Modern, maintenance-free membership

Join It

Hosted, updated, and supported—no developer needed.

Zenbership

Requires PHP, hosting, manual updates, and outdated code.

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Stand-alone value with digital cards

Join It

Mobile cards with QR codes, ready out of the box.

Zenbership

No such feature without custom coding.

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Transparent cost and quick setup

Join It

Starts at $29/month, with live support if needed.

Zenbership

Free, but effectively costs time, hosting, and technical skills—and lacks support

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Seamless integrations with modern tools

Join It

Connects instantly with Eventbrite, Zapier, Mailchimp, Stripe.

Zenbership

Integrations must be built manually.

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How Zenbership & Join It are alike

Both help you manage memberships, payments, events, and communications.

Both help you manage memberships, payments, events, and communications.

Both offer CRM-like features, event tools, and email automation.

Both offer CRM-like features, event tools, and email automation.

But only Join It delivers modern UX, integrations, and support that scale without code.

But only Join It delivers modern UX, integrations, and support that scale without code.

Join It vs Zenbership pricing

Join It

Starting at

$29

/mo

Transparent, per‑member pricing

Hosted solution—no platform maintenance required

Includes digital membership cards, key integrations

14-day free trial—no credit card required

Free(open source)

/mo

/yr

No licensing cost—but requires self-hosting, dev maintenance, and manual setup

Codebase largely inactive since 2018; v2 incomplete and unsupported

Documentation-only support—no live help available

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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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