Church Planner
6.8#21 in church scheduling softwareFrom C$99.90 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
VisitChurch Planner vs ChurchSoftware.com Groups
ChurchSoftware.com Groups
8.1#2 in church background check softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Church Planner | ChurchSoftware.com Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | The interface is available in English, French and Spanish, with each person choosing their own language. | The feature page lists eight interface languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, French, Hindi, Korean and Filipino. |
| Online giving | Church Planner does not offer online giving yet. | Online Giving supports one-time, recurring and text-to-give donations by card or ACH, with an option for donors to cover fees. |
| Purpose | Church Planner is church management software for planning a church's whole calendar, including services, rehearsals, classes, meetings, volunteers, attendance, music and messages. | Groups helps churches create, manage, and communicate with small groups, Bible studies, ministries, and life groups. |
| Security | The service offers authenticator-app two-factor authentication, recovery codes, Google sign-in and Sign in with Apple on iPhone. | The privacy policy says the company uses reasonable security measures and does not guarantee absolute security; it also says it does not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information. |
Church Planner plans
- PremiumC$9.99 a month
- ProC$19.99 a month
- PremiumC$99.90 a year
- ProC$199.90 a year
ChurchSoftware.com Groups plans
- Your Church PlanFree
- Background Checks$10, paid once
- Payroll$25 a month
- Two-way Texting$29 a month
- Church Website$59 a month
- Branded Mobile App$149 a month
Pick Church Planner if…
It suits churches that need to coordinate worship schedules, volunteers, attendance, and music in one calendar. The free trial supports up to 15 contacts, while paid plans offer larger contact limits.
Pick ChurchSoftware.com Groups if…
It suits churches and faith-based nonprofits that need to coordinate groups and group leaders. The maker describes the service as suitable for organizations ranging from church plants to multi-site churches.