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GLAD
What GLAD is
GLAD is web-based church management software that brings people, schedules, volunteers, giving, worship, websites, and administration into one platform. Its maker describes 15 integrated modules, without separate logins, duplicate entry, or per-module pricing. Worship teams can use Stage Deck for ChordPro editing, automatic transposition, multi-device sync, backing tracks, PDF sheet music, and Bluetooth foot-pedal support. Scheduling tools include a drag-and-drop matrix, AI auto-drafts, rotation templates, volunteer blackout dates, and burnout alerts. Listed integrations include Checkr for volunteer background checks, Stripe Connect for giving, Twilio for SMS, and Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams for life-group meetings. Events can be published to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. GLAD provides 43 granular permissions across 15 areas, including separate access controls for medical, giving, and background-check information. The free Starter plan supports up to 50 people and includes 10 AI credits monthly, 500 MB storage, one location or floor plan, a subdomain, and a 1% giving fee. Paid plans start at $74 a month.
Who it suits
GLAD is aimed at churches managing staff, volunteers, worship, giving, and schedules in one platform. Its plans include options for churches with multiple campuses.
What it does well
- 15 integrated modules without separate logins.
- Stage Deck supports synced devices and backing tracks.
- Scheduling includes rotations and volunteer blackout dates.
- 43 granular permissions across 15 areas.
- Plans support multiple campuses at higher tiers.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to 50 people.
- Starter charges a 1% giving fee.
- Starter includes only 500 MB storage.
- Paid plans start at $74 a month.
Limits
Starter is limited to 50 people, 10 AI credits per month, 500 MB of storage, one location or floor plan, a subdomain, and a 1% giving fee. Grow raises the limits to 150 people, 50 AI credits monthly, and 2 GB storage, with one location and no giving fee.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | forever free · Up to 50 people · 10 AI credits/month · 500 MB storage · 1 location / floor plan · 1% giving fee · Subdomain only | Free |
| Church | $1,116.00 per year (= $93.00/month, billed annually) · Up to 500 people · 200 AI credits/month · 5 GB storage · Up to 3 campuses / floor plans · Own web address · Email support | $1,116 a year |
| Church | per month · Up to 500 people · 200 AI credits/month · 5 GB storage · Up to 3 campuses / floor plans · Own web address · Email support | $186 a month |
| Church Plus | $1,872.00 per year (= $156.00/month, billed annually) · Up to 2,000 people · 400 AI credits/month · 10 GB storage · Up to 5 campuses / floor plans · Email + chat support | $1,872 a year |
| Church Plus | per month · Up to 2,000 people · 400 AI credits/month · 10 GB storage · Up to 5 campuses / floor plans · Email + chat support | $312 a month |
| Multi-Campus | $3,600.00 per year (= $300.00/month, billed annually) · Unlimited people · 750 AI credits/month · 25 GB storage · Unlimited campuses / floor plans · Email + chat + phone support | $3,600 a year |
| Grow | $444.00 per year (= $37.00/month, billed annually) · Up to 150 people · 50 AI credits/month · 2 GB storage · 1 location / floor plan · 0% giving fee | $444 a year |
| Multi-Campus | per month · Unlimited people · 750 AI credits/month · 25 GB storage · Unlimited campuses / floor plans · Email + chat + phone support | $599 a month |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as ministrysaas.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Open the GLAD website.
- Choose the free Starter plan or a paid plan based on people, locations, and support needs.
- Use the web platform for church administration and mobile access.
- Set up modules for people, schedules, volunteers, giving, worship, websites, or administration.
Verdict
GLAD combines church administration with worship, volunteer scheduling, and giving tools. The free Starter tier has firm people, storage, location, and giving-fee limits; paid plans add capacity and support options.
Questions
Is GLAD free?
Yes. Starter is billed forever free.
How much do paid GLAD plans cost?
Grow is $74 a month, Church $186 a month, Church Plus $312 a month, and Multi-Campus $599 a month.
What does the Starter plan include?
It allows up to 50 people, 10 AI credits per month, 500 MB storage, and one location or floor plan. It uses a subdomain and has a 1% giving fee.
Which platforms does GLAD support?
GLAD runs on the web, including for mobile access.
What services can GLAD connect with?
Named integrations include Checkr, Stripe Connect, Twilio, Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams. Events can also be published to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
How does support vary by plan?
Church includes email support, Church Plus adds chat, and Multi-Campus includes email, chat, and phone support. The pricing page describes founder-direct support.
Facts from GLAD's own pages
- Data handling
- The policy identifies Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as its hosting provider and says servers are in the United States; cancelled-account data is retained for 90 days before permanent deletion. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Integrated modules
- The maker describes 15 integrated modules with no separate logins, double entry, or per-module pricing. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The site names Checkr for background checks, Stripe Connect for giving, Twilio for SMS, and Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams for life-group meetings. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker presents GLAD as software for churches and describes features for staff, volunteers, worship teams, ministry leaders, and multiple campuses. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- Starter is limited to 50 people, 10 AI credits per month, 500 MB storage, one location or floor plan, a subdomain, and a 1% giving fee. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- The platform describes 43 granular permissions across 15 areas, including separate access controls for medical, giving, and background-check information. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy and compliance
- The policy says the operator complies with applicable Canadian privacy law including PIPEDA and CASL, and with TCPA for SMS to U.S. recipients. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- GLAD is all-in-one church management software for people, schedules, volunteers, giving, worship, websites, and administration. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Service scheduling includes a drag-and-drop matrix, AI auto-drafts, rotation templates, volunteer blackout dates, and burnout alerts. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says GLAD uses TLS/HTTPS in transit, encrypts sensitive stored fields, hashes passwords with bcrypt, and applies role-based access controls. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Social publishing
- GLAD says events can be published to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube from the platform. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page describes founder-direct support; Church includes email support, Church Plus adds chat, and Multi-Campus adds phone support. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Worship tools
- Stage Deck includes a ChordPro editor, automatic transposition, multi-device sync, backing tracks, PDF sheet music, and Bluetooth foot-pedal support. · ministrysaas.com, 2 Oct 2026
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