BCC Text
6.2#17 in church text messaging softwareFrom $3.33 a monthiOS
VisitBCC Text vs Shepherding Connections
Shepherding Connections
7.2#3 in church text messaging softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | BCC Text | Shepherding Connections |
|---|---|---|
| Security | The privacy policy says the company uses encrypted transport and strict access controls, with safeguards reviewed periodically. | The maker says data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS, encrypted at rest with AES-256, and isolated by church at the database layer. |
| Support | The maker says support is handled personally by email and typically responds within 24 hours. | The documentation says support messages receive a reply within one business day. |
BCC Text plans
- Free TrialFree
- Monthly Plan$5 a month
- Annual Plan$40 a year
Shepherding Connections plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Small Church$29 a month
- Medium Church$49 a month
- Large Church$99 a month
- Unlimited$199 a month
Pick BCC Text if…
BCC Text suits iOS users sending personal or relationship-based messages to small groups who want replies kept private. It is not intended for bulk marketing.
Pick Shepherding Connections if…
It suits pastors, elders, and deacons who need to coordinate visitor follow-up by text. Churches should note the geographic limit and that SMS requires a paid plan.