ChurchTools
7.1#13 in church scheduling softwareFrom $39 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 | ChurchTools | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Jens-Martin Rauen began developing the first version of ChurchTools in 2004, and ChurchTools Innovations UG was founded in 2015 before becoming ChurchTools Innovations GmbH. | Planning Center says it was formed in 2006 by founders Jeff Berg and Aaron Stewart. |
| Founded | 2016 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Karlsruhe, Germany | Carlsbad, California, United States |
| Integrations | Official integrations include ALPHA Bookstore, CCLI SongSelect, SongBeamer, OpenSong, ProPresenter, CM Telecom, Optigem, Nextcloud, MailChimp, CleverReach, MailJet, LimeSurvey and Evangelische Termine. | The integrations directory includes services such as BoxCast, Checkr, Mailchimp, PraiseCharts, SongSelect, Zapier, Clearstream and ProPresenter; most connections are maintained by third parties. |
ChurchTools plans
- Package XS$39 a month
- Package S$59 a month
- Package M$99 a month
- Package L$159 a month
- Package XL$249 a month
- Package XXL$399 a month
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick ChurchTools if…
ChurchTools suits churches and congregations looking to manage people, events, groups, resources, and related workflows in one service. It accommodates organizations ranging from local congregations to multi-site churches, with package limits that vary by size.
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.