GLAD
6.6#22 in church background check softwareFrom $444 a yearFree planWeb
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Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | GLAD | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The site names Checkr for background checks, Stripe Connect for giving, Twilio for SMS, and Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams for life-group meetings. | The integrations directory includes services such as BoxCast, Checkr, Mailchimp, PraiseCharts, SongSelect, Zapier, Clearstream and ProPresenter; most connections are maintained by third parties. |
| Intended users | The maker presents GLAD as software for churches and describes features for staff, volunteers, worship teams, ministry leaders, and multiple campuses. | Planning Center describes its products as suitable for churches of any size, including small neighborhood churches and churches with multiple campuses. |
| Security | The privacy policy says GLAD uses TLS/HTTPS in transit, encrypts sensitive stored fields, hashes passwords with bcrypt, and applies 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. |
GLAD plans
- StarterFree
- Grow$74 a month
- Church$186 a month
- Church Plus$312 a month
- Grow$444 a year
- Multi-Campus$599 a month
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick GLAD if…
GLAD suits churches coordinating staff, volunteers, worship teams, and ministry leaders, including organizations managing multiple campuses. Its plans range from a Starter tier for up to 50 people to a Multi-Campus tier with unlimited people and campuses.
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.