Gloo Communications
7.2#2 in church text messaging softwareFrom $41.65 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitGloo Communications vs Shepherding Connections
Shepherding Connections
7.2#3 in church text messaging softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Gloo Communications | Shepherding Connections |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Gloo Communications provides email and text messaging tools for churches and ministries. | 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. |
| Security | Gloo encrypts data in transit and at rest using TLS 1.2+ and AES-256. | The maker says data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS, encrypted at rest with AES-256, and isolated by church at the database layer. |
Gloo Communications plans
- Gloo FreeFree
- Gloo+$49 a month
- Gloo+$499.80 a year
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 Gloo Communications if…
Gloo Communications suits church and ministry teams that need email, text, prayer-request coordination, and group broadcasts. Its mobile app supports messaging tasks, though group-member viewing is not included there.
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.