Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPlanning Center vs Rock RMS
What both publish
| Fact | Planning Center | Rock RMS |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California, United States | Peoria, Arizona, United States |
| Intended users | Planning Center describes its products as suitable for churches of any size, including small neighborhood churches and churches with multiple campuses. | Rock says its tools serve churches ranging from a single staff member to multisite teams. |
| Security | 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. | Rock’s security process accepts private vulnerability reports through Talos, targets acknowledgement within 1–2 business days, and assessment within 3–5 business days. |
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Rock RMS plans
- Rock RMS (self-hosted)$4.45 a year
- Rock RMS cloud hosting—
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.
Pick Rock RMS if…
Rock RMS is intended for churches, from single-staff organizations to multisite teams, that need people management, communication, engagement, and digital tools. Churches choosing self-hosting need to manage updates and their hosting security, while cloud partners offer hosting services.