Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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WP-EZ by OurChurch.com
6.6#12 in church website buildersFrom $10 a monthWeb
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| Fact | Planning Center | WP-EZ by OurChurch.com |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Planning Center says it was formed in 2006 by founders Jeff Berg and Aaron Stewart. | OurChurch.Com says it was founded in 1996 by brothers Paul and Mark Steinbrueck. |
| Founded | 2006 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California, United States | The contact page lists the company mailing address as 1906 Firefern Ct., Suite 107, Trinity, FL 34655. |
| 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 company describes ministry-focused integrations for sermons, events, and giving; its homepage lists a PayPal shopping cart with the Silver plan. |
| 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 company says its hosting packages include automatic backups and free SSL; Bronze also lists an SSL security certificate installed for the customer. |
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
WP-EZ by OurChurch.com plans
- Bronze$7.10, paid once
- Silver$9.75, paid once
- Bronze$10 a month
- Gold$12.75, paid once
- Silver$13.50 a month
- Gold$18 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 WP-EZ by OurChurch.com if…
WP-EZ is aimed at small churches, church planters, volunteer-run ministry teams and Christian schools. It may also suit businesses seeking the listed drag-and-drop website builder and hosting plans.