Head-to-head · Membership & Association Management
Fonteva vs Join It
Fonteva leads on 0 checks, Join It on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFonteva · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly Join It
Fonteva scores higher on our rubric for membership & association management: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Fonteva is the better fit for enterprise teams using Salesforce. Join It is the better fit for small organizations connecting membership tools.
- Fonteva fits best
Enterprise teams using Salesforce
- Join It fits best
Small organizations connecting membership tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Fonteva 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Join It 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Membership & Association Management | #7 in Membership & Association Management |
| Best for | Enterprise teams using Salesforce | Small organizations connecting membership tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $313.20/yr |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 25+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fonteva 0/5 · Join It 0/5 | ||
| Dues management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Renewal automation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Event management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Accounting tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Member limit | Not checked yet | 250 members |
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| Our verdict | Fonteva is a cloud-based association management platform built on Salesforce for trade associations, professional societies, fraternities, customer groups and other membership organizations. It brings member CRM and engagement scoring… Read the review → |
Join It brings member records, dues, renewals, events, donations and communications into a cloud-based membership system. Associations, nonprofits, clubs, chambers of commerce, alumni groups and museums can use it to manage members and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fonteva — where it wins
- Salesforce foundation connects CRM, workflows and ecosystem apps.
- Covers memberships, portals, communities, events, payments and reporting.
- Supports web, iOS, Android and API access with configurable integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales for a custom proposal.
- Salesforce-centered architecture may not suit standalone-stack organizations.
- Support channels listed are limited to community resources and documentation.
Join It — where it wins
- Automates recurring dues, renewals and failed-payment notifications
- Supports member self-service, event check-in and digital membership cards
- Connects with 25 integrations, plus API and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Online transactions incur a 1.5%–3% Join It service fee; Stripe fees apply separately
- Custom domains and branding removal start at the Extra plan
- No free plan; the Starter plan is $29 per month
- Fonteva8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad Salesforce-based platform for membership, events, payments and member engagement.
Visit FontevaFull verdict → - Join It8.3/10 · 30-day trial
A flexible membership hub with recurring dues, renewals, events and integrations.
Visit Join ItFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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