Church Social
6.9#17 in church background check softwareFrom $60 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitChurch Social vs Planning Center
Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Church Social | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2006 |
| Integrations | The public calendar can be displayed on a church website using the API or official WordPress plugin, and calendar subscriptions are supported in Google, Apple, or Outlook. | The integrations directory includes services such as BoxCast, Checkr, Mailchimp, PraiseCharts, SongSelect, Zapier, Clearstream and ProPresenter; most connections are maintained by third parties. |
| Security | The security page says the PostgreSQL database is encrypted at rest, HTTPS is required, and passwords are hashed using bcrypt. | 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. |
Church Social plans
- Small$60 a month
- Medium$90 a month
- Large$120 a month
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick Church Social if…
Church Social suits congregations looking to manage member information, calendars, group messaging, and contribution records. It is also relevant to churches that want mobile access and calendar display on a church website.
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.