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ChurchTrac vs iKnow Church

Both stand on church check-in software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ChurchTrac

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

ChurchTrac combines church administration, giving, worship planning, and member-facing tools, with monthly plans scaled by tracked people. Check the people limit and additional messaging or payment fees when choosing a plan.

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iKnow Church

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

iKnow Church brings church administration, safeguarding, events and finance tools together, with mobile and browser access. Its paid plans start at £22 per month and include all modules, while contact limits and donation processing fees are worth checking against a church’s needs.

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The facts

ChurchTraciKnow Church
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNoNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, Mac, Web, WindowsAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansiKnow Church — Under 50 Church Contacts: £22 a month
Plans published2710
MakerChurchTracNot published
Websitechurchtrac.comiknowchurch.co.uk
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ChurchTrac: what it does well

  • Church Connect website, member portal, and app are included.
  • Runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.
  • Plans include people-management tiers from 75 to unlimited.
  • A 30-day trial is available.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • Each tracked individual counts toward the people limit.
  • Enhanced Messaging costs $7 per month for 250 credits.
  • Online giving incurs Stripe processing fees.

iKnow Church: what it does well

  • Custom access levels for contact records
  • Events include invitations, tickets and check-in
  • Gift Aid claims use HMRC integration
  • Free app includes rotas and push notifications
  • Unlimited technical support by email and phone

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Safeguarding access covers up to five people before extra charges
  • Donation processing fees apply

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