The Join It Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Join It in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Join It
The Insider’s Guide
Membership management with digital cards and recurring dues
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among course and community platforms, read from Join It’s own pages.
Made by Join It · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Join It’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Join It’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 45 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade
Join It is membership management software for clubs, associations, nonprofits and communities. It stores members, takes recurring dues and event registrations, and issues digital membership cards that go into Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Plans differ by seats, features and the service fee on online payments.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Join It, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You set up membership types, fields and payments.
- 1
Best for membership sign-up and dues for clubs
Join It handles sign-ups, recurring dues and renewals for clubs and associations, from $26.10 a month billed annually.
- 2
Paid plans start at $26.10 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $26.10 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- 3
You can try it first
Free trial, no credit card required
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Membership database
Unlimited membership types with custom fields, plus admin-only fields on the Total and Extra packages.
- 6
Recurring dues and renewals
Automated emails, recurring payments and renewal reminders. Online payments carry a Join It service fee, with Stripe processing fees on top.
- 7
Digital membership cards
Cards integrate with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Available from the Total package.
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A 2.2 GPA, above 45 of 98
That is against the other course and community platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Join It you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Join It at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $26.10 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free trial, no credit card required
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Join It, since 2016
- Category
- Courses & Communities
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for membership sign-up and dues for clubs
Join It handles sign-ups, recurring dues and renewals for clubs and associations, from $26.10 a month billed annually. Card payments carry a 1.5% to 3.0% fee on top of Stripe's, and cards, the directory and API sit above the entry plan.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $26.10 a month billed annually ($29 monthly) sits between the cheaper quarter ($20) and the middle ($37) of the category, plus a 3.0% fee on Starter. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A trial with no card, length not stated. No free plan. |
| Features | C | Members, dues, renewals, events and donations, but digital cards, the directory, check-in and API are missing from Starter. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You set up membership types, fields and payments. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Slack, Zapier, SurveyMonkey and Stripe listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Join It is for
- Fits if you run a club with dues and renewals
- Works for groups that already take payments through Stripe
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you take many payments, as the fee is 1.5% to 3.0% and Stripe's fees come on top
- Tight if you want cards, a directory or API, as they start at Total ($89.10)
- Watch out: Starter has 3 admin seats, Total 5 and Extra 10
- Skip it if you run several chapters, as multi-chapter support is custom Enterprise only
Good to know
Good for
- Clubs and hobby groups that charge recurring dues
- Small associations and nonprofits replacing a spreadsheet
- Organizations that want membership cards in a phone wallet
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$26.10
A month to start
Join It is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $26.10 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
A trial with no card, length not stated.
Starter Package
$26.10
per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly)
3 admin seats, unlimited membership types, custom fields, automations and renewal reminders. 3.0% service fee on online payments.
Total Package
$89.10
per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly)
Adds digital cards, check-in, member directory, widget and API access; 5 admin seats. 2.0% service fee.
Extra Package
$179.10
per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly)
Adds custom domains, removal of Join It branding, push notifications and an account manager; 10 admin seats. 1.5% service fee.
Enterprise Package
Custom
Unlimited members, multi-chapter support, custom card templates and development, with a negotiated service fee.
Trying it first
Free trial, no credit card required
Read from joinit.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
10% off with yearly billing
Join It's pricing page shows a 10% discount on annual plans compared with monthly billing.
Stated on joinit.comNonprofit
Extra 10% for nonprofits
The pricing page says nonprofit organizations qualify for an additional 10% discount.
Stated on joinit.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Membership management with digital cards and recurring dues. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: forms, email campaigns.
Members, dues, renewals, events and donations, but digital cards, the directory, check-in and API are missing from Starter.
- Membership database
- Unlimited membership types with custom fields, plus admin-only fields on the Total and Extra packages.
- Recurring dues and renewals
- Automated emails, recurring payments and renewal reminders. Online payments carry a Join It service fee, with Stripe processing fees on top.
- Digital membership cards
- Cards integrate with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Available from the Total package.
- Member directory and check-in
- A member directory and check-in tools for attendance and benefit redemption, from the Total package.
- Event registration and donations
- Accepts event registrations and donations alongside membership payments.
- Embeddable purchase widget
- A widget lets people join without leaving your own website. Total package and above.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Eventbrite
- Mailchimp
- Slack
- Zapier
- SurveyMonkey
- Stripe
Join It is made by Join It, and has been around since 2016.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
45/98
Other course and community platforms it is graded above
Join It's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 45 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade, and level with 20.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 25 of 98) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $26.10 a month, against a middle price of $36 for the category: 23 of the 65 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 7 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 99 course and community platforms we grade, cut by the letter each got. Join It’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 17 of 98
- CFree plan and trialAbove 34 of 98
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 98
- CEase of useAbove 23 of 98
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 25 of 98
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 78 course and community platforms. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Join It is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Join It you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $313.20 a year.
What you could make
- Forms: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
- It plugs into other products, Eventbrite, Mailchimp and Slack among them.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets.
What this rests on. Join It’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
MemberClicks, MemberSpace, Paid Memberships Pro, MemberPress and LaunchPass
The 5 tools Join It is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.6GPA
MemberClicks
From $3,500/yr
Association management software for member dues and events.
- MemberClicks also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
MemberSpace
Free trial · from $39/mo
Add memberships and gated content to a site you already have.
- Join It also covers forms and email campaigns.
- MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters, online courses and community.
- 2.4GPA
Paid Memberships Pro
Free plan · from $49/mo
Open-source WordPress membership plugin with managed hosting.
- Paid Memberships Pro has a free plan. Join It does not, though it has a free trial.
- Paid Memberships Pro is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Join It also covers forms and email campaigns.
- 1.8GPA
MemberPress
From $399/yr
WordPress plugin for paid memberships, courses and communities.
- Join It also covers forms and email campaigns.
- MemberPress also covers online courses and community.
- 2.0GPA
LaunchPass
Free plan · from $29/mo
Charge for access to Discord, Telegram and Slack communities.
- LaunchPass has a free plan. Join It does not, though it has a free trial.
- Join It also covers forms and email campaigns.
- LaunchPass also covers reports and community.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Join It free?
No, Join It is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial, no credit card required.
How much does Join It cost?
Join It lists 4 plans. Starter Package: $26.10 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
What platforms does Join It work on?
Join It is available on Web.
Does Join It offer any discounts?
Join It publicly lists the following: 10% off with yearly billing; Extra 10% for nonprofits.
Does Join It have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Join It is listed for Web.
Does Join It have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Join It is listed for Web.
Is Join It open source?
Join It is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Join It integrate with?
Join It's listing names Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Slack, Zapier, SurveyMonkey and Stripe.
Who makes Join It?
Join It is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2016.
What are the alternatives to Join It?
The closest alternatives to Join It in our directory are MemberClicks, MemberSpace, Paid Memberships Pro, MemberPress and LaunchPass.
How does Join It compare with other course and community platforms?
Join It's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 45 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade, and level with 20.
Is Join It good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Join It C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $26.10 a month, against a middle price of $36 for the category: 23 of the 65 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Join It?
To replace Join It you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Join It’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Join It's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Join It. Prices change, so check joinit.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Join It, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/join-it
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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