Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPlanning Center vs The Donation App
The Donation App
6.7#15 in church giving softwareFrom £9 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Planning Center | The Donation App |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California, United States | Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Mobile app | The Planning Center mobile app provides dashboards, tasks, push notifications and product access, but dashboard editing requires a web browser. | The maker offers a charity directory app for Android and iOS where donors can find charities, make one-off or recurring donations, and access donation history. |
| 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. | The security page states that the service uses reCAPTCHA, wildcard SSL/TLS encryption up to 256-bit with a 2048-bit signature key, PCI DSS compliance, and AWS infrastructure. |
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
The Donation App plans
- The Donation App£9 a month
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 The Donation App if…
It is intended for UK charities needing Gift Aid automation, donation collection, campaign pages, and reporting. Donors can use the mobile directory app for one-time or recurring giving.