OnStage
8.1#2 in worship planning softwareFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | OnStage | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | The maker says OnStage was conceived in 2023 and its initial version was released in February 2025. | Planning Center says it was formed in 2006 by founders Jeff Berg and Aaron Stewart. |
| Headquarters | Santandrei, Romania | Carlsbad, California, United States |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.8 out of 5 from 124 ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings |
| Rating on G2 | 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 354 reviews |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.6 out of 5 from 483 reviews | 4.1 out of 5 from 8,200 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.1 out of 5 from 5 reviews | 3.4 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
OnStage plans
- StarterFree
- 20 Members$10 a month
- 50 Members$26 a month
- 85 Members$50 a month
- 150 Members$60 a month
- 400 Members$100 a month
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick OnStage if…
OnStage suits church teams coordinating services, rehearsals, volunteers, songs, and event communication. Its free tier may fit smaller groups, while paid tiers offer higher member, storage, and event limits.
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.