Ekkle
6.0#21 in church text messaging softwareFrom $149.99 a monthiOSWeb
VisitEkkle vs Shepherding Connections
Shepherding Connections
7.2#3 in church text messaging softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Ekkle | Shepherding Connections |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Ekkle is an all-in-one church platform for messaging, events, groups, sermons, live streaming, giving, SMS, analytics, and an in-app Assistant. | Connections is the text messaging side of Shepherding Tools for following up with visitors and other people who are not on the church's rolls. |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] for support and says the team is available during church launch and onboarding. | The documentation says support messages receive a reply within one business day. |
Ekkle plans
- Early adopter$149.99 a month
Shepherding Connections plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Small Church$29 a month
- Medium Church$49 a month
- Large Church$99 a month
- Unlimited$199 a month
Pick Ekkle if…
Ekkle suits churches seeking communication, sermon, event and giving tools in one platform. It may fit churches willing to apply for onboarding and use iOS or browser-based access.
Pick Shepherding Connections if…
It suits pastors, elders, and deacons who need to coordinate visitor follow-up by text. Churches should note the geographic limit and that SMS requires a paid plan.