ChurchSoftware.com Groups
8.1#2 in church background check softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitChurchSoftware.com Groups vs Planning Center
Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | ChurchSoftware.com Groups | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker describes integrations with Facebook for automated posts and event syncing, and SongSelect and PraiseCharts for worship planning resources. | The integrations directory includes services such as BoxCast, Checkr, Mailchimp, PraiseCharts, SongSelect, Zapier, Clearstream and ProPresenter; most connections are maintained by third parties. |
| Rating on Google Play | No star rating or review count is displayed on the listing. | 4.1 out of 5 from 8,200 reviews |
| Security | 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. | 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. |
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
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
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.
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.