Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPlanning Center vs Tessitura
What both publish
| Fact | Planning Center | Tessitura |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California, United States | Middletown, Delaware, United States |
| Integrations | The integrations directory includes services such as BoxCast, Checkr, Mailchimp, PraiseCharts, SongSelect, Zapier, Clearstream and ProPresenter; most connections are maintained by third parties. | Its community vendor directory lists providers across areas including web integration, mobile apps, waiting rooms, retail, marketing, and ticket protection. |
| 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. | Tessitura describes cloud hosting on AWS, vulnerability scans and penetration tests, and software development practices using a PCI-validated Secure Software Lifecycle. |
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Tessitura plans
- TessituraPriced 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 Tessitura if…
It suits museums, orchestras, theatres, educational institutions, and other cultural organizations. Teams needing integrated ticketing, fundraising, memberships, commerce, and analytics can use its platform and API.