Falkon SMS
6.7#8 in church text messaging softwareFrom $14.99 a monthAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitFalkon SMS vs Shepherding Connections
Shepherding Connections
7.2#3 in church text messaging softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Falkon SMS | Shepherding Connections |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | The platform supports appointment reminders, customer support, keyword lead capture, review requests, internal communications, and bulk campaigns of up to 2,000 contacts per blast. | It supports SMS announcements, two-way texting, automated visitor welcome sequences, call forwarding, and keyword auto-responses. |
| Security | Falkon describes external messages as end-to-end encrypted and says data is encrypted in transit and at rest. | The maker says data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS, encrypted at rest with AES-256, and isolated by church at the database layer. |
Falkon SMS plans
- Starting plan (plan name not stated)$14.99 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 Falkon SMS if…
It suits regulated businesses needing customer or internal texting from existing numbers. Teams that need compliance archiving, secure sharing, AI assistance and mobile access may find it relevant.
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.