ChiRho Events
6.0#39 in church event management softwareFrom $39 a monthWeb
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Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ChiRho Events | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The site lists Google Sheets sync, Mailchimp export, QuickBooks accounting, and Stripe payment processing. | The integrations directory includes services such as BoxCast, Checkr, Mailchimp, PraiseCharts, SongSelect, Zapier, Clearstream and ProPresenter; most connections are maintained by third parties. |
| Intended users | The maker describes the product as built for Catholic events and ministry, including dioceses, parishes, youth groups, and Catholic organizations. | Planning Center describes its products as suitable for churches of any size, including small neighborhood churches and churches with multiple campuses. |
| Security | The site says data is encrypted in transit with HTTPS and at rest with AES-256, and describes Stripe payment processing as PCI-compliant. | Planning Center states it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and PCI Level One compliant, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and uses a multilayered backup strategy. |
ChiRho Events plans
- Chapel$39 a month
- Parish$59 a month
- Cathedral$150 a month
- Shrine$200 a month
- Basilica$5,000 a year
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick ChiRho Events if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Planning Center if…
Planning Center suits churches looking for tools spanning membership, worship services, groups, events, and donations. Its products are described as suitable for churches of any size, from small neighborhood congregations to those with multiple campuses.