TidyHQ vs JoinIt
JoinIt gets a membership join page live fast — credit where it's due. But TidyHQ's free plan already does everything JoinIt Starter charges $29/month for, plus events, governance, Xero, and unlimited admin seats. The question isn't whether JoinIt works. It's whether it's worth paying for when TidyHQ gives you more for free.
Where TidyHQ wins
Everything beyond the membership form. Event management with member-only pricing. Financial reporting with Xero sync so your treasurer isn't reconciling in spreadsheets. Governance tools — meeting minutes, committee tasks, 25 GB document storage. Admin-only fields on every plan — JoinIt locks those behind the $99/month tier. Unlimited admin seats instead of JoinIt's cap of 3–10 depending on plan. A free tier with unlimited contacts. Australian support during Australian hours.
Where JoinIt wins
JoinIt's setup is fast — you can have a membership page collecting payments within minutes, and the interface is clean enough that you won't need a manual. They also have digital membership cards, which is a genuinely nice feature TidyHQ doesn't offer yet. That said, TidyHQ's free plan already handles memberships, events, finances, governance, and communications with unlimited admin seats — so JoinIt's $29/month Starter is a hard sell when you can get more for nothing. Where JoinIt still makes sense is if digital cards are a dealbreaker for your organisation, or if you're already deep into their ecosystem and the migration cost isn't worth it.
Best for
Clubs and associations where membership is just the start — you also run events, manage finances, hold committee meetings, and need one platform instead of five separate tools.
Annual cost comparison
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JoinIt caps administrator users at 3/5/10 depending on plan tier. TidyHQ provides unlimited administrative users on all plans.
$890 AUD/year
- ✓ Service fees: 1% + 20c (plus Stripe)
- ✓ Unlimited contacts, members & administrators
- ✓ 30,000 emails/month
- ✓ Unlimited apps & integrations
- ✓ Digital membership cards
- ✓ Custom domain & priority support
- ✓ Open API
JoinIt
$1,869 AUD/year*
Total plan (~$100/mo, 5 admin seats, 2% service fee + Stripe)
Save $979/year with TidyHQ(52% less)
Plus governance tools, Xero integration, and no penalty fees.
Subscription costs only — transaction fees excluded. Based on publicly available pricing as of April 2026. Annual billing discounts not applied. Actual costs may vary. *Approximate conversion: 1 AUD ≈ 0.65 USD ≈ 0.50 GBP.
Feature comparison
Subscription (annual billing)
TidyHQ
$890 AUD/year flatJoinIt
~$485–$3,331 AUD/year by planService fee on transactions
TidyHQ
1% + 20c (+ Stripe)JoinIt
1.5%–3% (+ Stripe)Admin seats
TidyHQ
Unlimited on all plansJoinIt
3 (Starter), 5 (Total), 10 (Extra)Admin-only fields
TidyHQ
All plansJoinIt
Total (~$153 AUD/mo) and above onlyOnline memberships
TidyHQ
Tiers, auto-renewals, familyJoinIt
Tiers, auto-renewalsDigital membership cards
TidyHQ
JoinIt
Total plan and aboveEvent ticketing
TidyHQ
With member pricingJoinIt
Financial reporting
TidyHQ
With Xero syncJoinIt
Accounting integration (Xero)
TidyHQ
Native two-way syncJoinIt
Meeting minutes & governance
TidyHQ
Agendas, minutes, action itemsJoinIt
Task management
TidyHQ
Assigned to committee rolesJoinIt
Email & SMS communications
TidyHQ
With status segmentationJoinIt
Basic email onlyDocument storage
TidyHQ
25 GBJoinIt
Website builder
TidyHQ
Flexible with widget drop-insJoinIt
Free tier
TidyHQ
Full features, no expiryJoinIt
Free trial onlyAPI access
TidyHQ
JoinIt
Total plan and aboveMobile app
TidyHQ
JoinIt
*Approximate conversion: 1 AUD ≈ 0.65 USD ≈ 0.50 GBP. Actual rates may vary.
Key differences
One login instead of five tools
JoinIt handles the membership form. But clubs also run events, track finances, hold meetings, assign tasks, and communicate with members. With JoinIt, you're stitching together separate tools for each of those. TidyHQ puts it all in one place.
Your whole committee gets access
JoinIt caps admin seats at 3 on Starter, 5 on Total, and 10 on Extra. Most clubs have a president, secretary, treasurer, registrar, and committee members who all need access. TidyHQ has unlimited admin seats on every plan — your whole committee can log in.
Admin-only fields without the $99/mo upgrade
Need to track internal notes, committee approvals, or compliance flags that members shouldn't see? JoinIt locks admin-only fields behind the Total plan at $99/month. TidyHQ includes them on every plan, including the free tier.
Your treasurer stops chasing spreadsheets
JoinIt collects membership payments. TidyHQ manages what happens after — invoicing, payment tracking, overdue reminders, Xero sync, and the financial reports your committee needs for the AGM.
What JoinIt does well
JoinIt's setup is fast — you can have a membership page collecting payments within minutes, and the interface is clean enough that you won't need a manual. They also have digital membership cards, which is a genuinely nice feature TidyHQ doesn't offer yet. That said, TidyHQ's free plan already handles memberships, events, finances, governance, and communications with unlimited admin seats — so JoinIt's $29/month Starter is a hard sell when you can get more for nothing. Where JoinIt still makes sense is if digital cards are a dealbreaker for your organisation, or if you're already deep into their ecosystem and the migration cost isn't worth it.
We think honest comparisons build more trust than pretending competitors don’t exist. Try both and see which one your committee actually uses.
Is TidyHQ right for you?
TidyHQ is the better choice if…
- You need events, finances, and governance — not just a membership form
- Your committee has more than 3 people who need admin access
- You need admin-only fields without paying $99/month
- You want a free tier with full features and unlimited contacts
- You're an Australian organisation wanting local support and Xero integration
JoinIt might be better if…
- •Digital membership cards are a must-have for your organisation
- •You're already using JoinIt and the switching cost outweighs the savings
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about using JoinIt vs TidyHQ for membership organisations.
No. JoinIt does not include event ticketing, RSVPs, or member-only event pricing on any plan. If your club runs social nights, fundraisers, or AGMs alongside memberships, you'll need a separate events tool. TidyHQ includes full event management with member pricing on every plan, including the free tier.
JoinIt plans range from $29 to $199 USD/month ($313–$2,149 USD/year on annual billing), plus a 1.5–3% service fee on every transaction on top of Stripe fees. TidyHQ Pro is $890 AUD/year (~$574 USD) flat, with a 1% + 20c service fee. TidyHQ's free plan includes more features than JoinIt's $29/month Starter.
No. JoinIt collects payments but does not offer financial reporting, invoicing, overdue reminders, or any accounting integration. Your treasurer will need spreadsheets or a separate tool to reconcile. TidyHQ includes financial reporting with native Xero sync on all plans.
JoinIt caps admin seats by plan: 3 on Starter ($29/month), 5 on Total ($99/month), and 10 on Extra ($199/month). Most club committees have more than 3 people who need access. TidyHQ includes unlimited admin seats on every plan, including the free tier.
Yes — digital membership cards are available on JoinIt's Total plan ($99/month) and above. This is a genuine feature TidyHQ doesn't offer yet. If digital cards are a dealbreaker, JoinIt has the edge there.
Sources
Claims in this comparison are based on publicly available information. Verify current pricing and features directly with each provider.
- 1JoinIt pricing page— Plan tiers, admin seat caps, and service fee percentages
- 2JoinIt on G2— User reviews and satisfaction ratings
- 3JoinIt features overview— Official feature list including membership management and digital cards