Planning Center

Planning Center is ranked #5 of 46 in church event management software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Web. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $239/mo.

Planning Center plans and pricing

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Calendar Free 1 room planningcenter.com · 30 Sept 2026

People Free Unlimited database and reporting planningcenter.com · 30 Sept 2026

Services Free 5 team members · 100MB storage planningcenter.com · 30 Sept 2026

Services $239/mo $239/mo. Unlimited team members · 200GB storage planningcenter.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Planning Center

What it does: Planning Center is a church ministry platform with products for people management, events, worship planning, donations, groups, and church apps.
People database: People centralizes membership information and ministry activity, including attendance, giving, and volunteering.
Worship planning: Services supports worship planning, volunteer scheduling, team communication, and rehearsal tools.
Services plan limits: Services plans include unlimited feature access, teams, service types, and plans, with pricing based on the number of people who access the system.
Integrations: Listed integrations include SongSelect, PraiseCharts, Checkr, Mailchimp, Zapier, and third-party tools; Planning Center also offers an open API.
Security: Planning Center states it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and PCI Level One compliant, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and uses a multilayered backup strategy.
Support: Support is free for customers and noncustomers, with a stated response time of about one business hour Monday through Friday and a weekend crew for emergencies.
Over-limit behavior: The pricing page says accounts continue to work if a plan limit is exceeded and the organization receives an upgrade suggestion if it exceeds the limit more than once.
Intended users: Planning Center describes its products as suitable for churches of any size, including small neighborhood churches and churches with multiple campuses.
Mobile compatibility: The Services mobile app supports iOS and Android phones and tablets; the Services page says it is not compatible with Windows devices.
Company history: Planning Center says it was formed in 2006 by founders Jeff Berg and Aaron Stewart.
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: Carlsbad, California, United States
Price from: $239/mo

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Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Church Event Management Software in 2026#5 of 46
Best Church Scheduling Software in 2026#5 of 43
Best Church Check-In Software in 2026#2 of 42
Best Church Directory Software in 2026#2 of 40
Best Small Group Management Software in 2026#2 of 39
Best Church Management Software in 2026#3 of 38
Best Church Background Check Software in 2026#2 of 35
Best Church Volunteer Management Software in 2026#4 of 30
Best Church Giving Software in 2026#4 of 26
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