Head-to-head · Membership & Association Management
memberplanet vs Join It
memberplanet leads on 1 check, Join It on 0, and 0 are 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 scorememberplanet · 8.4/10
- Free planonly memberplanet
- Free trialonly Join It
memberplanet scores higher on our rubric for membership & association management: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
memberplanet offers free plan; Join It doesn't.
memberplanet is the better fit for budget-conscious groups needing a free tier. Join It is the better fit for small organizations connecting membership tools.
- memberplanet fits best
Budget-conscious groups needing a free tier
- Join It fits best
Small organizations connecting membership tools
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Side by side
| Feature | memberplanet 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Join It 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #6 in Membership & Association Management | #7 in Membership & Association Management |
| Best for | Budget-conscious groups needing a free tier | Small organizations connecting membership tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $313.20/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 25+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features memberplanet 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 | memberplanet is a cloud-based membership and association management platform for associations, nonprofits, schools, fraternal groups, and faith-based groups. Its free Basic plan includes unlimited members and admins, making it a candidate… 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
memberplanet — where it wins
- Free Basic plan includes unlimited members and admins
- Combines dues, renewals, events, payments, and communications
- Web, iOS, and Android access with member self-service portals
Where it doesn't
- Paid payments incur a 3% + $0.30 processing fee
- Essentials adds a 2% platform fee; Pro and Premium add 1%
- Campaign email allowances vary by paid 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
- memberplanet8.4/10 · Free plan
Broad membership tools with a free plan, offset by platform and payment fees.
Visit memberplanetFull 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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