Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPlanning Center vs VolunteerHub
VolunteerHub
6.7#12 in church volunteer management softwareFrom $143 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Planning Center | VolunteerHub |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California, United States | Hilliard, Ohio, 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. | VolunteerHub integrates with Salesforce, Blackbaud CRM solutions, Zapier, Sterling Volunteers, PeopleFacts, Xcelerate Media, Omatic, and Google Analytics GA4. |
| Mobile app | The Planning Center mobile app provides dashboards, tasks, push notifications and product access, but dashboard editing requires a web browser. | The mobile app lets volunteers access schedules and check in and out, and is available on iOS and Android. |
| 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. | BetterGood says it uses security technologies and procedures, including storing personal information on limited-access servers in controlled facilities. |
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
VolunteerHub plans
- Plus$143 a month
- Pro$288 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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 VolunteerHub if…
VolunteerHub suits nonprofits and other organizations coordinating volunteers, schedules, communications, and hours. It supports volunteers using web, iOS, or Android access.