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Jovo
What Jovo is
Jovo is a messaging app for churches communicating with staff, volunteers, and groups. Available on Android, iOS, and the web, it supports text, audio and video, polls, and scheduled posts. Multi-Groups lets one post reach several groups while keeping replies in each group’s own conversation. Private messaging is not available, and moderation activity such as edits, deletions, reports, and blocked members is logged. Jovo lists integrations with ChurchSuite and Planning Center. It says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, hosted in London, and monitored for suspicious activity; it does not use end-to-end encryption, allowing organisational administrators to review communications. Jovo also says it does not use user data or behaviour for advertising. Plans start with Jovo Lite at $69 a month, including up to 100 users, up to 20 groups, and ChurchSuite integration. The unrestricted 30-day free trial includes every feature and charges nothing unless a plan is chosen afterward. Support varies by plan, from self-service and live chat to onboarding, priority support, and a named account manager.
Who it suits
Jovo suits churches that need group messaging for staff and volunteers, with moderation records and church software integrations. Jovo Plus is described as designed for large churches, events, and multi-site organisations.
What it does well
- Supports messages, audio, video, polls, and scheduled posts.
- Multi-Groups keeps replies in each group's conversation.
- Integrates with ChurchSuite and Planning Center.
- Unrestricted 30-day trial includes every feature.
- No message limits or setup fees are listed.
What to know first
- Private messaging is unavailable.
- Encryption is not end to end.
- Jovo Lite is limited to 20 groups.
- Jovo Lite costs $69 a month.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jovo | $110 /month (inc. VAT) · 0-149 users · Unlimited groups · ChurchSuite & Planning Center integrations | $110 a month |
| Jovo Lite | $69 /month · Up to 100 users · Up to 20 groups · ChurchSuite integration | $69 a month |
| Jovo Plus | $769 per month · 500-999 users · All features included | $769 a month |
| Jovo Plus Enterprise | Get a quote based on your needs. · Enterprise · Pricing based on requirements | On request |
As jovoapp.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Jovo combines church group messaging with moderation records and listed church administration integrations. Its lack of private messaging and end-to-end encryption may matter to organisations choosing how communications are overseen.
Facts from Jovo's own pages
- Encryption limitation
- Jovo does not use end-to-end encryption so organisational administrators can review communications for safeguarding and oversight. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Group messaging
- Multi-Groups let a post reach several groups while replies remain in each group's conversation. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom · jovoapp.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Jovo lists integrations with ChurchSuite and Planning Center for church groups and administration. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Jovo describes Jovo Plus as designed for large churches, events, and multi-site organisations. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Messaging
- The app supports messages, audio and video, polls, and scheduled posts. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Plan limits
- Lite includes up to 20 groups, and the pricing FAQ says there are no message limits or setup fees. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Jovo says it does not use user data or behaviour for advertising purposes. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Jovo is a messaging app built for churches to communicate with staff, volunteers, and groups. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Safeguarding
- Jovo has no private messaging, and it logs edits, deletions, reports, blocked members, and other moderation activity. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Jovo says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, hosted in London, and monitored for suspicious activity. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support varies by plan: Lite offers self-service and live chat, Jovo includes onboarding and priority support, and Plus includes a named account manager. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The 30-day free trial is unrestricted, includes every feature, and does not charge users unless they choose a plan afterward. · jovoapp.com, 7 Oct 2026
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