Planning Center Services vs Church Management Software Comparison

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Planning Center Services

Church Management Software

4.8 169 user ratings

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81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Church Management Software

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Overview

Description

Planning Center Services can help you schedule volunteers, create worship plans, and equip your team. Schedule people according to their specified preferences, block out dates, conflicts, and declined requests. Set the order and length of each item in the service so your team knows what to expect. Show your team which item is happening during the service, record timing, and chat. Help musicians practice songs in the right key by transposing chord charts and audio files. Musicians can listen to audio files, loop trick sections, or watch videos using the mobile app. Read more

Church Management Software by Noetic Systems to manage user-friendly solution for various activities of church. The software offers tools to monitor member care information to facilitate tracking and connect all members and visitors. Schedule events with simple communication system for your ministry team to automate workflows. Small, Medium churches make use of the software. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $14.0.

Free Trial Not Available
Church Management Software Offers Custom plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

83%
Reviews

87%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

72%

81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

95%
Reviews

60%
Momentum

61%
Popularity

62%

Features

Total Features	8 Features	12 Features
Common Features for All	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Child Check-In Helps to streamline the check-in process and improve child safety in your church Church Accounting Helps to maintain nonprofit accounting like bookkeeping, manage contributions, pay minister, release tax documents and etc Donations Management Helps to record and track all financial donations and provide receipts and related documents to the donors. Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Media Library Helps in managing the videos, images, audio and as such other media files all in one place. Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Online Giving An online payments method to start accepting recurring financial contributions to a church Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals. + 5 More - Show Less	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Child Check-In Helps to streamline the check-in process and improve child safety in your church Church Accounting Helps to maintain nonprofit accounting like bookkeeping, manage contributions, pay minister, release tax documents and etc Donations Management Helps to record and track all financial donations and provide receipts and related documents to the donors. Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Media Library Helps in managing the videos, images, audio and as such other media files all in one place. Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Online Giving An online payments method to start accepting recurring financial contributions to a church Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals. + 9 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.8/5 169 user ratings	1/5 1 user ratings
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 85.8% Very Good 12.4% Average 1.8% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 0% Very Good 0% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 100%
Review Summary	Users appreciate Planning Center Services' ease of use, comprehensive features, and excellent customer support. The intuitive interface makes it simple for churches to manage their events, volunteers, and finances. The software's robust capabilities, including online giving, live streaming, and mobile app integration, cater to the diverse needs of modern churches. Users also commend the exceptional support team for their promptness, knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile. Despite occasional glitches and a learning curve for new users, Planning Center Services remains a top choice for churches seeking a user-friendly and feature-rich church management solution.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $14.0.	Free Trial Not Available Church Management Software Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Plan 1 $14.00 $14.00 per month Plan 2 $29.00 $29.00 per month Plan 3 $59.00 $59.00 per month Plan 4 $99.00 $99.00 per month Plan 5 $149.00 $149.00 per month Plan 6 $199.00 $199.00 per month	Church Management Software Custom
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