Engage Spot
6.1#36 in church event management softwareFrom $49 a monthWeb
VisitEngage Spot vs Planning Center
Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Engage Spot | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker describes connected events, forms, subscriptions, people records, and communication, and says churches can continue using other ministry systems. | The integrations directory includes services such as BoxCast, Checkr, Mailchimp, PraiseCharts, SongSelect, Zapier, Clearstream and ProPresenter; most connections are maintained by third parties. |
Engage Spot plans
- 500 SMS segments$49 a month
- 1,500 SMS segments$99 a month
- Connected church website add-on$99 a month
- 3,000 SMS segments$199 a month
- 7,500 SMS segments$299 a month
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick Engage Spot if…
It may suit churches that want web-based texting, email, forms, and event registrations connected to contact records. Churches should consider their monthly SMS use and whether they need to retain an existing phone number.
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.