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Church Security vs HolyJot
Both stand on church background check software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Churches managing volunteer safety teams should consider Church Security for its combination of onboarding, screening, scheduling, and safety records. Look elsewhere if you need training outside a closed beta or an integration that is only listed as coming soon.
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HolyJot brings personal faith practices and church administration into one free platform. Churches needing volunteer checks should account for the separate per-check charge.
Visit HolyJotThe facts
| Church Security | HolyJot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchsecurity.co | holyjot.com |
| On church background check software | #9 of 35 | #5 of 35 |
Church Security: what it does well
- Free plan supports up to 10 volunteers forever.
- Tracks onboarding details, waivers, and completion status.
- Background-check tools show which volunteers are cleared.
- Scheduling includes availability checks and conflict detection.
- Checklists cover fire safety, security, and child protection.
What to know first
- Training is still in closed beta.
- Three listed integrations are marked as coming soon.
- The free plan is limited to 10 volunteers.
HolyJot: what it does well
- Free plan has no subscriptions or upsells.
- Journal supports voice entries and PIN locks.
- Six Bible translations and more than 5,000 study plans.
- Church tools include events, attendance, and online giving.
What to know first
- Volunteer background checks cost $5 per check.
- The service does not provide medical advice or treatment.
- Replies usually arrive within 1–2 business days.
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