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 scoreJoin It · 5.0/10
Our editors rank Fonteva at #2 and Join It at #7 for membership & association management; Fonteva has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
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 —/10 Visit ↗ | Join It 5.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | 5.0 |
| 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 | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| 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 published | Not published |
| Renewal automation | Not published | Not published |
| Event management | Not published | Not published |
| Accounting tools | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile app | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Member limit | Not published | 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
- Fonteva—/10 · Pricing on request
A broad Salesforce-based platform for membership, events, payments and member engagement.
Visit FontevaFull verdict → - Join It5.0/10 · 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 Sep 2026





