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Clearstream vs Connect With My Church

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

Clearstream

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Clearstream brings church texting, email, mobile apps, and integrations into one service. Consider how its non-rolling credits and message-length rules fit your expected usage.

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Connect With My Church

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Connect With My Church if you want church communications, member engagement and online giving, with setup and onboarding handled by the team. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or more than 750 included texts per month.

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The facts

ClearstreamConnect With My Church
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planUS $35 plan: $35 a monthConnect With My Church Platform: $1,010 a year
Plans published104
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteclearstream.ioconnectwithmychurch.com
On church text messaging software#6 of 25#10 of 25

Clearstream: what it does well

  • Schedules texts with links, pictures, and videos
  • Text-to-join can trigger automated follow-up
  • Includes an email builder and shared texting inbox
  • Native iOS and Android apps support messaging and scheduling
  • Every plan includes live chat, email, phone, and Zoom support

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Monthly credits do not roll over
  • Long messages or media may use extra credits
  • Terms do not guarantee service security

Connect With My Church: what it does well

  • Send email, texts and app notifications to all members or groups.
  • Create groups, assign leaders, schedule messages and segment audiences.
  • Includes an opt-in directory and prayer request handling.
  • Online giving is included.
  • Available on Android, iOS and web.

What to know first

  • No free plan is offered.
  • Each plan includes up to 750 texts per month.
  • Online giving has a stated 1.95% processing rate.

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