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Courtyard
What Courtyard is
Courtyard is a private, interactive online directory for churches, schools, homeschool groups, and other member communities. It organizes entries by family and gives administrators control over directory access. Members can edit their own entries, and administrators can grant other administrators editing and settings permissions. The dashboard brings together recent directory changes, upcoming birthdays, and an interactive map of member locations.
Communities can produce PDF photo, directory, and monthly birthday printouts, choosing custom fields for printing and export. The maker imports existing directories for subscribers at no charge and accepts Excel, CSV, Word, and text files, including CSV exports from membership databases. The usual import target is 24 hours, though processing can take up to a week in some circumstances. Plans include iPhone and Android apps; the iPhone app supports offline directory access and can open member addresses in Maps, phone numbers in the phone app, and email addresses in Mail.
Pricing is based on family count. The 1–29 families plan costs $9 a month, and the listed tiers continue through $199 a month for 1000+ families. There is no free plan, but Courtyard offers a 30-day trial. Every plan includes email and phone support. Courtyard is headquartered in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.
Who it suits
Courtyard suits churches, schools, homeschool groups, and other communities that need a member directory arranged by family, with member editing and administrator-managed access. It is also a fit for groups that want printable directories, member location maps, and iPhone or Android access.
What it does well
- Organizes directory entries by family.
- Members can edit their own entries.
- Dashboard shows recent changes, birthdays, and member locations on a map.
- Supports PDF printouts and custom fields for printing and export.
- Subscriber directory imports are free and accept common file formats.
- All plans include email and phone support.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Pricing tiers are based on family count, with the lowest tier covering 1–29 families.
- The listing describes no search or filter feature.
- Directory imports may take up to a week in some circumstances.
Limits
The lowest plan is $9 a month for 1–29 families and includes one free data import. Higher monthly plans are based on family count; the listed tiers range up to 1000+ families.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 800–999 families | $119/month · 800–999 families · 1 free data import · unlimited member access · unlimited custom fields · unlimited sections · iPhone & Android apps | $119 a month |
| 30–99 families | $19/month · 30–99 families · 1 free data import · unlimited member access · unlimited custom fields · unlimited sections · iPhone & Android apps | $19 a month |
| 1000+ families | $199/month · 1000+ families · 1 free data import · unlimited member access · unlimited custom fields · unlimited sections · iPhone & Android apps | $199 a month |
| 100–199 families | $29/month · 100–199 families · 1 free data import · unlimited member access · unlimited custom fields · unlimited sections · iPhone & Android apps | $29 a month |
| 200–299 families | $39/month · 200–299 families · 1 free data import · unlimited member access · unlimited custom fields · unlimited sections · iPhone & Android apps | $39 a month |
| 300–399 families | $49/month · 300–399 families · 1 free data import · unlimited member access · unlimited custom fields · unlimited sections · iPhone & Android apps | $49 a month |
| 400–599 families | $69/month · 400–599 families · 1 free data import · unlimited member access · unlimited custom fields · unlimited sections · iPhone & Android apps | $69 a month |
| 600–799 families | $89/month · 600–799 families · 1 free data import · unlimited member access · unlimited custom fields · unlimited sections · iPhone & Android apps | $89 a month |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as courtyardapp.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit the Courtyard website.
- Start the 30-day trial.
- Choose a plan based on the number of families.
- Provide an existing directory file for the free subscriber import, if needed.
- Access the directory on the web or with the iPhone and Android apps.
Verdict
Communities that want a family-organized directory with member editing, printouts, and mobile access should consider Courtyard. Look elsewhere if a free plan or directory search and filtering is required.
Questions
How much does Courtyard cost?
The 1–29 families plan costs $9 a month. Listed monthly tiers range up to $199 a month for 1000+ families.
Does Courtyard have a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A 30-day trial is available.
Which platforms are available?
Courtyard lists web, iOS, and Android. Plans include iPhone and Android app access.
Can members update their directory entries?
Yes. Individual members can edit their own directory entries.
Can an existing directory be imported?
The maker imports existing directories for subscribers at no charge and accepts Excel, CSV, Word, and text files. The usual target is 24 hours, though processing may take up to a week in some circumstances.
What support comes with a plan?
Every plan includes email and phone support.
Facts from Courtyard's own pages
- Access control
- Administrators control who can access the online directory and can add other administrators with editing and settings permissions. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Data import
- The maker imports existing directories for subscribers for free and accepts Excel, CSV, Word, and text files; CSV exports from membership databases may also be imported. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Data sharing
- The privacy policy says collected information is not sold or shared for commercial purposes, with listed exceptions such as delivering requested services, user permission, legal requirements, or safety investigations. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Directory tools
- The dashboard includes recent directory changes, upcoming birthdays, and an interactive map of member locations. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Family organization
- Directory entries are organized by family, similar to a printed church directory. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, United States · courtyardapp.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Import timing
- The import page says the usual target is 24 hours, though processing may take up to a week in some circumstances. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The iPhone app can open member addresses in Maps, phone numbers in the phone app, and email addresses in Mail. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Limits
- Directory sections are unlimited on the pricing page, while the tour says section counts are based on subscription plan; statistics are included only with larger plans. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Member editing
- Individual members can edit their own directory entries, reducing work for directory administrators. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- The pricing page includes access to iPhone and Android apps, while the manual describes offline directory access in the iPhone app. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Print and export
- Courtyard provides PDF photo, directory, and monthly birthday printouts, and custom fields can be selected for printing and export. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Courtyard provides a private, interactive online directory for churches, schools, homeschool groups, and other member communities. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says cookies are required, uses session cookies rather than permanent cookies, and states that customers retain rights to their data. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Every plan includes email and phone support, and the contact page lists dedicated support, sales, billing, and feedback email addresses. · courtyardapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
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