PowerChurch Check In
PowerChurch Check In is an add-on for PowerChurch Plus and PowerChurch Online that handles check-in, checkout, child security, and event attendance.
What PowerChurch Check In is
PowerChurch Check In is an add-on for PowerChurch Plus and PowerChurch Online that handles check-in, checkout, child security, and event attendance. It automatically records attendance and works with PowerChurch Membership, Activities & Skills, and Events Calendar. During child check-in, a parent label receives a generated security code, while the system tracks who dropped off and picked up the child. Kiosks support staffed and self-serve use, and barcode scanning can speed checkout. Labels can contain name badges, bag tags, parent labels, or teacher notes; supported equipment includes label printers, barcode scanners, webcams, and electronic pagers. Teachers or nursery workers can add incident notes with a time and location for parents to view at checkout. Installed kiosks work on Windows and macOS. PowerChurch Online users can also use a browser kiosk, but that option is unavailable to PowerChurch Plus users. Online Check In costs $18 a month or $198 a year.
Good
- Tracks child drop-offs and pickups with generated security codes.
- Supports staffed and self-serve kiosks.
- Barcode scanning can complete express checkout.
- Incident notes include time and location for checkout viewing.
Watch out
- Requires PowerChurch Plus or PowerChurch Online.
- PowerChurch Plus does not have the browser kiosk.
- The Plus Check In Server requires Windows.
- No mobile app is available.
Who it suits
It suits churches and organizations already using PowerChurch Plus or PowerChurch Online that need child check-in or event attendance records. It can also record attendance at adult activities and church-wide events.
Verdict
PowerChurch Check In combines child pickup tracking, attendance recording, and flexible kiosk options for existing PowerChurch users. Choose with care based on whether your organization uses Plus or Online, since their kiosk options differ.
Plans and prices
From PowerChurch Check In's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PowerChurch Online Check In — Monthly Subscription | $18 a month | Requires PowerChurch Online · Monthly subscription |
| PowerChurch Plus Check In — Upgrade (Download) | $99, paid once | For existing Check In Version 11 users upgrading to Version 14 · One-time purchase |
| PowerChurch Plus Check In — Upgrade (Physical Media) | $104, paid once | For existing Check In Version 11 users upgrading to Version 14 · Installation CD and PDF manual delivered by USPS · One-time purchase |
| PowerChurch Plus Check In — New User, Bundle Discount (Physical Media) | $139, paid once | Requires PowerChurch Plus · Bundle discount with a new PowerChurch Plus license or upgrade · One-time purchase |
| PowerChurch Plus Check In — New User, Bundle Discount (Download) | $139, paid once | Requires PowerChurch Plus · Bundle discount with a new PowerChurch Plus license or upgrade · One-time purchase |
| PowerChurch Plus Check In — New User, Standard Pricing (Download) | $189, paid once | Requires PowerChurch Plus · One-time purchase |
| PowerChurch Plus Check In — New User, Standard Pricing (Physical Media) | $194, paid once | Requires PowerChurch Plus · Installation CD and PDF manual delivered by USPS · One-time purchase |
| PowerChurch Online Check In — Yearly Subscription | $198 a year | Requires PowerChurch Online · Yearly subscription |
The facts
Each one read from PowerChurch Check In's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Background checks
- PowerChurch Plus can link adult activity background checks through Protect My Ministry and does not store the results in PowerChurch Plus.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Check-in modes
- Kiosks support manned and self-serve modes, and express check-out can complete the checkout process by barcode scanning.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Check-in security
- The system prints an automatically generated security code on each event's parent label and tracks who dropped off and picked up a child.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Download delivery
- Download installer links are emailed, include a PDF user manual, and remain valid for two weeks.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Incident notes
- Teachers or nursery workers can record incident notes with the time and location for parents to see during checkout.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The system is intended for churches and organizations using PowerChurch Plus or PowerChurch Online, and can also record attendance at adult activities and church-wide events.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Labels and hardware
- Supported hardware includes label printers, barcode scanners, webcams, and electronic pager systems, and labels can include name badges, bag tags, parent labels, and teacher notes.checked 7 Oct 2026
- PowerChurch integration
- Check In works with PowerChurch Membership, Activities & Skills, and Events Calendar, and automatically records attendance.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PowerChurch Check In is a check-in and check-out add-on for PowerChurch Plus and PowerChurch Online, designed for child security and event attendance.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Station limits
- The maker says organizations can set up as many Check In stations as needed at no additional cost, independently of concurrent user licenses.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- PowerChurch provides email technical support, support information, knowledge base articles, video tutorials, and remote assistance.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1984checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Asheville, North Carolina, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Kiosk platforms
- The installed Check In Kiosk application is available for Windows and macOS devices.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Platform limits
- The Check In Server for PowerChurch Plus requires Windows, while kiosks support Windows or macOS and the Online web kiosk requires internet access.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Web kiosk
- PowerChurch Online users can use a web kiosk in a modern browser, while the web kiosk is not available for PowerChurch Plus.checked 7 Oct 2026
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