Clearstream
6.9#4 in church text messaging softwareFrom $35 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Gloo Communications
7.2#2 in church text messaging softwareFrom $41.65 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Clearstream | Gloo Communications |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The company says its product is built for local churches and that over 11,000 churches and nonprofits use Clearstream. | Gloo Workspace is designed for church leaders and combines Communications with other ministry tools. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Pensacola, Florida, United States | Boulder, Colorado |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Planning Center, Rock RMS, CCB/Pushpay, Breeze, Slack, Mailchimp, Zapier, Simple, X, and Facebook. | Gloo says Communications connects with HubSpot, Planning Center, and Mailchimp. |
| Security | The terms state that Clearstream takes service security seriously but does not ensure or guarantee the security of the services. | Gloo encrypts data in transit and at rest using TLS 1.2+ and AES-256. |
Clearstream plans
- US Free 30-Day TrialFree
- US $35 plan$35 a month
- US $59 plan$59 a month
- US $119 plan$119 a month
- US $229 plan$229 a month
- US $339 plan$339 a month
Gloo Communications plans
- Gloo FreeFree
- Gloo+$49 a month
- Gloo+$499.80 a year
Pick Clearstream if…
Clearstream suits local churches that need member messaging, visitor follow-up, and email communication in one service. It also fits ministries or campuses that need separate subaccounts and branded church resources.
Pick Gloo Communications if…
Gloo Communications suits church and ministry teams that need email, text, prayer-request coordination, and group broadcasts. Its mobile app supports messaging tasks, though group-member viewing is not included there.