Flock
6.5#26 in small group management softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planWeb
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Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Flock | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | Flock describes itself as built for growing churches and says its Enterprise plan is for large churches and networks. | Planning Center describes its products as suitable for churches of any size, including small neighborhood churches and churches with multiple campuses. |
| Mobile app | The mobile app supports attendance, dashboards, push notifications, and member profiles. | The Planning Center mobile app provides dashboards, tasks, push notifications and product access, but dashboard editing requires a web browser. |
| Security | The maker says each church has an isolated database, with encryption in transit, secure authentication, and role-based access controls. | 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. |
Flock plans
- StarterFree
- Growth$29 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick Flock if…
Flock suits churches that need to organize attendance, member information, and leadership across groups. Its Starter plan is aimed at smaller congregations, while Enterprise is intended for large churches and networks.
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.