Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPlanning Center vs TimelyChurch
TimelyChurch
7.4#9 in church check-in softwareFrom $49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Planning Center | TimelyChurch |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Planning Center says it was formed in 2006 by founders Jeff Berg and Aaron Stewart. | The About page says Paul Natekin began building the church CRM in 2013 and the company rebranded to TimelyChurch in 2025. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
TimelyChurch plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Growth$49 a month
- Pro$129 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 TimelyChurch if…
TimelyChurch is intended for small and growing churches, including church planters. It suits churches looking to combine member management, giving, check-in, volunteer scheduling, and a website.