TidyHQ vs JoinIt
JoinIt does one thing and does it fast: get a membership join page live with minimal setup. If that's genuinely all you need, it's a solid choice with a lower starting price. TidyHQ is for when your organisation needs the rest — events, finances, governance, communications, and reporting in one platform.
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, document storage. A free tier with unlimited contacts and full features. A mobile app. Australian support during Australian hours.
Where JoinIt wins
JoinIt is genuinely faster to set up if you just need a membership page. The interface is stripped back in a good way — less to learn, less to configure. Their lower entry price makes sense for organisations that truly only collect memberships and nothing else. If your entire admin need is "people pay us to be members," JoinIt gets out of your way.
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.
Feature comparison
| Feature | TidyHQ | JoinIt |
|---|---|---|
| Online memberships | ||
| Event ticketing | × | |
| Financial reporting | × | |
| Accounting integration (Xero) | × | |
| Meeting minutes | × | |
| Task management | × | |
| Email & SMS communications | Basic email | |
| Document storage | × | |
| Free tier | (unlimited contacts) | × |
| Australian support | × | |
| API access | ||
| Mobile app | × |
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 next fundraiser is covered
Most clubs run events — trivia nights, AGMs, social functions, fundraisers. JoinIt can't help with any of that. TidyHQ includes ticketing, RSVPs, member-only pricing, and QR code check-in alongside your membership database.
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 is genuinely faster to set up if you just need a membership page. The interface is stripped back in a good way — less to learn, less to configure. Their lower entry price makes sense for organisations that truly only collect memberships and nothing else. If your entire admin need is "people pay us to be members," JoinIt gets out of your way.
No product is the right fit for everyone. If JoinIt’s strengths align with your primary needs, it may be the better choice.
Is TidyHQ right for you?
TidyHQ is the better choice if…
- You need events, finances, and governance — not just a membership form
- You want a free tier with full features and unlimited contacts
- You're an Australian organisation wanting local support and Xero integration
- You want one platform your whole committee can use
JoinIt might be better if…
- •You genuinely only need a membership sign-up page and nothing else
- •You want the fastest possible setup with the lowest starting price
- •Your organisation doesn't run events, manage finances, or hold formal meetings