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Join It alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Join It alternative is Paid Memberships Pro (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Join It compared with 5 alternatives: MemberClicks, MemberSpace, Paid Memberships Pro, MemberPress and LaunchPass.
Join It is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $26.10 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Join ItThis tool | Free trial · from $26.10/mo | Trial only | Web |
| MemberClicks | From $3,500/yr | No | Web |
| MemberSpace | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Paid Memberships Pro | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
| MemberPress | From $399/yr | No | Web |
| LaunchPass | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Join It starts at $26.10 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Join It
MemberClicks
Association management software for member dues and events
- MemberClicks starts at $3,500 per year and up.
- MemberClicks also covers reports.
Suits: Professional associations and nonprofits that charge member dues
MemberSpace
Add memberships and gated content to a site you already have
- MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
- MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters, online courses and community.
- MemberSpace does not cover forms and email campaigns, which Join It does.
Suits: Site owners who want memberships without moving to a new website platform
Paid Memberships Pro
Open-source WordPress membership plugin with managed hosting
- Paid Memberships Pro starts at $49 per month for Standard (self-hosted), or a free self-hosted core.
- Paid Memberships Pro has a free plan, which Join It lacks.
- Paid Memberships Pro is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Paid Memberships Pro also covers templates, paid newsletters and community.
- Paid Memberships Pro does not cover forms and email campaigns, which Join It does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want an open-source membership base
MemberPress
WordPress plugin for paid memberships, courses and communities
- MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50.
- MemberPress also covers online courses and community.
- MemberPress does not cover forms and email campaigns, which Join It does.
Suits: Site owners who want to sell memberships on their own WordPress site
LaunchPass
Charge for access to Discord, Telegram and Slack communities
- LaunchPass starts at $29 per month, plus 3.5% transaction fee.
- LaunchPass has a free plan, which Join It lacks.
- LaunchPass also covers reports and community.
- LaunchPass does not cover forms and email campaigns, which Join It does.
Suits: Discord, Telegram or Slack community owners who want to charge
Limits worth knowing in Join It
- Online payments carry a Join It service fee of 1.5% to 3.0% by plan, and Stripe fees apply separately.
- Digital cards, the directory and API access are not on the Starter package.
- Starter includes 3 admin seats; Total 5 and Extra 10.
- Multi-chapter support is only on the custom Enterprise package.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Join It?
The alternatives to Join It in this directory are MemberClicks, MemberSpace, Paid Memberships Pro, MemberPress and LaunchPass. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Join It.
Is there a free alternative to Join It?
Yes. Paid Memberships Pro and LaunchPass have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Join It?
Paid Memberships Pro is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.