Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPlanning Center vs SafeVolunteer
SafeVolunteer
5.8#31 in church background check softwareWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Planning Center | SafeVolunteer |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Planning Center says it was formed in 2006 by founders Jeff Berg and Aaron Stewart. | Safe Hiring Solutions says it was founded by Mike McCarty and began nearly 20 years ago; a company blog post states it started in 2004. |
| Integrations | The integrations directory includes services such as BoxCast, Checkr, Mailchimp, PraiseCharts, SongSelect, Zapier, Clearstream and ProPresenter; most connections are maintained by third parties. | The product page lists integration with church management software and says SafeVisitor integrates with Safe Hiring Solutions to provide access to more than 30 volunteer screening solutions. |
| Intended users | Planning Center describes its products as suitable for churches of any size, including small neighborhood churches and churches with multiple campuses. | The page describes the product as a tool for organizations managing volunteers and names schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations among the organizations associated with its screening solutions. |
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
SafeVolunteer plans
- SafeVolunteer SolutionsPriced on request
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 SafeVolunteer if…
SafeVolunteer suits organizations that recruit volunteers and need screening, onboarding, scheduled rechecks, and arrival notifications. It is presented for organizations seeking to protect vulnerable people.