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Churchsoft Assist vs PowerChurch Check In
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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Choose Assist if your church wants a broad management suite with accounting tools, messaging, and online access for unlimited users. The listed Assist 2022 plan costs $40 a month and includes the online suite. Consider the desktop edition only if you can use a Windows environment, and note that the trial is limited to 25 records.
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PowerChurch Check In connects attendance records with PowerChurch products and offers several kiosk and label options. Check which edition and kiosk platform your organization uses before choosing a plan.
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| Churchsoft Assist | PowerChurch Check In | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Assist 2022: $40 a month | PowerChurch Online Check In — Monthly Subscription: $18 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchsoft.com | powerchurch.com |
| Best place | #5 on church accounting software | #30 on church management software |
Churchsoft Assist: what it does well
- The suite includes more than 50 ready-to-use apps.
- The online plan includes unlimited users.
- Churches can add unlimited records, according to the maker.
- The subscription includes unlimited emails and 1,000 texts.
- Online customers receive ongoing technical support at no additional charge.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The trial is capped at 25 records.
- The desktop edition requires Windows, including on Mac.
- The included text allowance is 1,000 texts.
PowerChurch Check In: what it does well
- Automatically records attendance in PowerChurch products.
- Tracks child drop-off and pickup.
- Supports staffed and self-serve kiosk modes.
- Incident notes are visible to parents at checkout.
- No additional cost for as many stations as needed.
What to know first
- PowerChurch Plus does not have a web kiosk.
- The Check In Server for Plus requires Windows.
- The Online web kiosk requires internet access.
- Mobile app is listed as none.
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