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ChurchScheduling.com vs GraceSquad
Both stand on church volunteer management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
ChurchScheduling.com offers rule-based volunteer coordination and multi-campus scheduling through a browser. Its metered charges and credit-dependent activities are important considerations for ongoing use.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
GraceSquad combines volunteer coordination, member records, child-safety tools and giving management. The free Starter plan is limited to 100 members and one ministry; paid plans start at $39/mo.
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| ChurchScheduling.com | GraceSquad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Metered service: $7 a month | Community: $39 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchscheduling.com | gracesquad.org |
| On church volunteer management software | #22 of 30 | #2 of 30 |
ChurchScheduling.com: what it does well
- Scheduling accounts for skills and availability
- Declined assignments can trigger replacement notifications
- Multi-campus dashboard supports shared or separate pools
- Volunteers respond to SMS notifications
- Custom iCal URLs support external calendars
What to know first
- No mobile app
- Usage services are charged according to use
- Messaging and auto-engine activities stop when credits run out
GraceSquad: what it does well
- Auto-fill weighs skills, availability and rotation fairness.
- CRM records service history, hours and certifications.
- Community and higher plans include SMS reminders.
- Organizations can export or delete their member records.
- CSV imports cover members, profiles, templates and schedules.
What to know first
- Starter has manual scheduling and email-only notifications.
- Background-check tracking is listed for Growth and above.
- iOS and Android apps are marked as coming soon.
- Stripe processing pass-through is 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction.
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