ChurchSuite
7.8#4 in church check-in softwareFrom $15.50 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | ChurchSuite | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | The product launched as ChurchApp in January 2012 and was renamed ChurchSuite in 2017. | Planning Center says it was formed in 2006 by founders Jeff Berg and Aaron Stewart. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | The registered office is Floor 2, The Courtyard, 35–37 St Mary's Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1PU, United Kingdom. | Carlsbad, California, United States |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include BulkSMS, GoCardless, Mailchimp, PayFast, Planning Center Online, podcast feeds, SAML2 SSO, Stripe and Twilio. | 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 Apple App Store | 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 3 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 354 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,138 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.1 out of 5 from 2 reviews | 3.4 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Security | ChurchSuite states that it uses UK AWS data centres, TLS in transit, encryption at rest, separate customer databases, access logging and annual CREST-approved penetration testing. | 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. |
ChurchSuite plans
- Solo$15.50 a month
- Starter$33 a month
- Suite$56 a month
- BespokePriced on request
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick ChurchSuite if…
ChurchSuite may suit churches looking to manage contacts, groups, events, rotas, giving, and other church activities in connected modules. Its member tools and mobile apps also serve congregants managing details and sign-ups.
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.