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Church Membership Directory vs Church Pictorial
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.
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Church Membership Directory combines member records with customizable printable directories. Its free tier covers up to 50 members, with paid monthly tiers for larger member counts.
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Church Pictorial combines member intake, photo review, and online or print-ready directories. Its access settings and plan limits are worth checking before choosing a tier.
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| Church Membership Directory | Church Pictorial | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | up to 100 Members: $9.95 a month | Starter: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchmembershipdirectory.com | churchpictorial.com |
| On church directory software | #7 of 40 | #24 of 40 |
Church Membership Directory: what it does well
- Member records can be sorted, edited, and filtered.
- Directories can be customized and produced as PDFs.
- Data can be entered manually, uploaded by CSV, or imported.
- The free plan covers up to 50 members.
- Plans list email and phone support.
What to know first
- Automatic imports currently list Planning Center only.
- A 400+ member plan requires contacting the company.
- Churches are responsible for backing up data before deletion.
Church Pictorial: what it does well
- Families can upload photos without an account or app.
- Staff can review photos before publication.
- Directories can have public or restricted access.
- CSV bulk import and data export are supported.
- Plans include a 30-day trial.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Starter supports up to 75 families.
- Photos have a 15 MB maximum file size.
- No mobile apps are listed.
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