GrowthZone vs Join It

GrowthZone8.9Visit Join It8.3Visit

Higher score GrowthZone #1 in Membership & Association Management 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit GrowthZone

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Join It #7 in Membership & Association Management 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Join It

• GrowthZone fits best

  Associations needing a mature all-in-one AMS

• Join It fits best

  Small organizations connecting membership tools

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Side by side

Feature	GrowthZone 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Join It 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Membership & Association Management	#7 in Membership & Association Management
Best for	Associations needing a mature all-in-one AMS	Small organizations connecting membership tools
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$313.20/yr
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	15 integrations	25+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GrowthZone 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
Our review
Pros	Combines membership, events, billing, CMS, portals, and communications Supports web, iOS, Android, API, and mobile apps for staff and members Connects with tools including QuickBooks Online, Zoom, Mailchimp, and Zapier	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
Cons	Custom-quote pricing requires a sales conversation for budgeting Marketing, education, and project tools are in the Engage & Grow plan Chapter management, API, and SSO are listed in the Enterprise plan	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
Our verdict	GrowthZone is cloud-based association management software for membership organizations, professional associations, trade groups, chambers of commerce, and association management companies. It brings together member and contact records,… 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

• GrowthZone — where it wins

  • Combines membership, events, billing, CMS, portals, and communications
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, API, and mobile apps for staff and members
  • Connects with tools including QuickBooks Online, Zoom, Mailchimp, and Zapier

  Where it doesn't

  • Custom-quote pricing requires a sales conversation for budgeting
  • Marketing, education, and project tools are in the Engage & Grow plan
  • Chapter management, API, and SSO are listed in the Enterprise plan

• 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

• GrowthZone8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature, broad AMS for associations that want membership, events, websites, and billing together.

  Visit GrowthZoneFull verdict →
• Join It8.3/10 · 30-day trial

  A flexible membership hub with recurring dues, renewals, events and integrations.

  Visit Join ItFull verdict →