Donarius
6.4#20 in church giving software$12.37 one-timemacOSWindows
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Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Donarius | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Nuverb Systems Inc. began as a sole proprietorship in 1993 and incorporated in 1997; it developed Donarius in 1998. | Planning Center says it was formed in 2006 by founders Jeff Berg and Aaron Stewart. |
| Founded | 1998 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Carlsbad, California, United States |
| Security | Donarius supports per-user passwords and permissions that control what users can view or edit, including teller access to donor 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. |
Donarius plans
- Small church or organization optional module$12.37, paid once
- Optional module$16.50, paid once
- Small church or organization base version$47.98, paid once
- Base version$63.97, paid once
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick Donarius if…
It suits churches and organizations managing donor records, pledges, receipts, and online giving. Mac and Windows users needing accounting transfers and permission controls are the intended audience.
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.