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Engage Spot vs Pushpay
Both stand on church event management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Choose Engage Spot if a church needs web-based messaging tied to forms, events, and people records, with onboarding included in paid plans. Look elsewhere if you need to port an existing number, collect payments, or check attendees in.
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Pushpay combines donation tools with church management and a church app, while offering several paid package levels. Organizations should confirm pricing and eligibility for their location before proceeding.
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| Engage Spot | Pushpay | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 500 SMS segments: $49 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | engagespot.church | pushpay.com |
| On church event management software | #41 of 46 | #37 of 46 |
Engage Spot: what it does well
- Scheduled texts and emails can target groups or individuals.
- Replies remain connected to contact history.
- Forms cover prayer requests, baptism, groups, and volunteering.
- Event tools include registration, confirmations, and scheduled updates.
- Paid plans include setup help and team training.
What to know first
- There is no free plan; messaging starts at $49.00 per month.
- SMS beyond the plan allowance costs $0.05 per segment.
- Existing phone numbers cannot currently be ported.
- Payment collection and attendee check-in are not offered.
Pushpay: what it does well
- Accepts multiple payment methods, including ACH and cryptocurrency
- Church management includes attendance and volunteer scheduling
- Church app includes groups, check-in and sermon content
- More than 60 ministry integrations are stated
- Free on-demand training courses through Pushpay University
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Pricing is available on request
- Customers must be in four listed countries
- Live support hours are weekdays, 6 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific
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