Shepherding Connections
7.2#3 in church text messaging softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitShepherding Connections vs TextSpot
What both publish
| Fact | Shepherding Connections | TextSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | It supports SMS announcements, two-way texting, automated visitor welcome sequences, call forwarding, and keyword auto-responses. | Mass texts are delivered individually, and a shared inbox supports two-way conversations with contact history. |
| Security | The maker says data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS, encrypted at rest with AES-256, and isolated by church at the database layer. | The privacy policy says sent and received messages are encrypted using AES-256 and describes safeguards as commercially reasonable. |
| Support | The documentation says support messages receive a reply within one business day. | TextSpot says a real person typically replies within one business day and provides an online Help Center. |
Shepherding Connections plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Small Church$29 a month
- Medium Church$49 a month
- Large Church$99 a month
- Unlimited$199 a month
TextSpot plans
- Free trialFree
- Enterprise 10DLC volume rate: 300K–1M segments$0.01, paid once
- Enterprise toll-free volume rate: 300K–1M segments$0.01, paid once
- 500 credits/month$29 a month
- 2,000 credits/month$700 a year
Pick Shepherding Connections if…
It suits pastors, elders, and deacons who need to coordinate visitor follow-up by text. Churches should note the geographic limit and that SMS requires a paid plan.
Pick TextSpot if…
TextSpot may suit U.S.-based organizations such as small businesses, clinics, schools, churches, or nonprofits that need bulk texts and two-way messaging. It is also presented for multi-location or high-volume senders.