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Church Directory vs Planning Center
Both stand on church directory software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Church Directory combines member records, communication, and congregation resources across web and mobile access. The listed monthly plan includes 150 members and 5GB of storage, with additional costs for extra members and data import.
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Planning Center covers several church operations, with separate free product plans and tools for worship planning and people management. Churches should check the Services access-based pricing and mobile device compatibility against their needs.
Visit Planning CenterThe facts
| Church Directory | Planning Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Church Directory: $19 a month | Services 20: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | church.directory | planningcenter.com |
| On church directory software | #13 of 40 | #9 of 40 |
Church Directory: what it does well
- Members can manage their own directory details
- Communication includes email, SMS, voice, and messaging
- Free mobile apps include notifications and group chats
- Includes calendars and prayer lists
- 14-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plan includes 150 members and 5GB storage
- Extra members cost $10 per 100
- Data import costs $199 one time
Planning Center: what it does well
- Free plans are listed for Calendar, People and Services.
- People includes an unlimited database and reporting.
- Services supports volunteer scheduling and rehearsals.
- Support is free for customers and noncustomers.
- An open API and listed integrations are available.
What to know first
- Services free plan includes five team members.
- Services mobile app is not compatible with Windows devices.
- Services pricing depends on system accessors.
- Paid access starts at $5/mo.
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