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Head-to-head · Membership Billing Software

MembershipWorks vs Join It

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score MembershipWorks #1 in Membership Billing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Try MembershipWorks
Join It #7 in Membership Billing Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Join It

MembershipWorks leads on 2 checks, Join It on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMembershipWorks · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly MembershipWorks
  • Free trialonly Join It
  • Most featuresMembershipWorks · 3 of 3

MembershipWorks scores higher on our rubric for membership billing software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

MembershipWorks offers free plan; Join It doesn't. MembershipWorks leads on member limit: 300 members versus 250 members.

MembershipWorks is the better fit for established groups needing broad membership operations. Join It is the better fit for organizations needing integrations and hosted membership.

  • MembershipWorks fits best

    Established groups needing broad membership operations

  • Join It fits best

    Organizations needing integrations and hosted membership

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Side by side

Feature MembershipWorks 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Join It 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Membership Billing Software #7 in Membership Billing Software
Best for Established groups needing broad membership operations Organizations needing integrations and hosted membership
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $35/mo $313.20/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 25+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MembershipWorks 3/3 · Join It 0/3
Member portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated dunning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Self-service renewals ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Member limit 300 members (best) 250 members
Billing frequency Both Not checked yet
Payment methods Card Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Recurring, automatic, online, offline, and lifetime billing options
  • Self-service accounts, renewals, directories, events, and registrations
  • Integrates with Stripe, QuickBooks, Xero, websites, and email tools
  • Supports one-time and recurring membership payments
  • Offers renewal reminders, member portals, widgets, and digital cards
  • Connects with Stripe, CRM, email, event, and website platforms
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 50 accounts and restricts paid functionality
  • Paid plans are priced by account limits rather than feature tiers
  • Web-only platform with no listed native mobile platform
  • Paid memberships and events incur a 1.5%–3% service fee
  • API and webhook access is limited to supported plans
  • Custom domains are documented for the Extra package
Our verdict

MembershipWorks is a web-based membership and event management system for chambers of commerce, professional and trade associations, nonprofits, networking groups, societies, and other member-based organizations. Its scope extends beyond…

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Join It is cloud-based membership management software for associations, nonprofits, clubs, communities, and other membership organizations. It brings together member records, one-time and recurring payments, renewal reminders, lifecycle…

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  1. MembershipWorksMembership Billing Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Join ItMembership Billing Software 8.630-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MembershipWorks — where it wins

    • Recurring, automatic, online, offline, and lifetime billing options
    • Self-service accounts, renewals, directories, events, and registrations
    • Integrates with Stripe, QuickBooks, Xero, websites, and email tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 50 accounts and restricts paid functionality
    • Paid plans are priced by account limits rather than feature tiers
    • Web-only platform with no listed native mobile platform

  • Join It — where it wins

    • Supports one-time and recurring membership payments
    • Offers renewal reminders, member portals, widgets, and digital cards
    • Connects with Stripe, CRM, email, event, and website platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid memberships and events incur a 1.5%–3% service fee
    • API and webhook access is limited to supported plans
    • Custom domains are documented for the Extra package

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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