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Head-to-head · Membership & Association Management

memberplanet vs Join It

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score memberplanet #6 in Membership & Association Management 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit memberplanet
Join It #7 in Membership & Association Management 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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…

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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…

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  1. memberplanetMembership & Association Management 8.4Free plan
  2. Join ItMembership & Association Management 8.330-day trial

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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