Side by side
FlockBase vs Scout
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.
Free trial WebWindows
FlockBase brings church membership and financial functions into one system, with cloud and desktop options. Review cloud user limits and Forte’s additional charges for online giving or direct deposit before selecting a plan.
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Scout brings church administration, member engagement, migration, and Sunday operations into one platform. Its starting plan is $69 a month, with a 30-day trial and direct implementation help on every plan.
Visit ScoutThe facts
| FlockBase | Scout | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $24 a month | Under 250: $69 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flockbase.com | scout.church |
| On church check-in software | #24 of 42 | #28 of 42 |
FlockBase: what it does well
- Tracks members, households, groups and attendance.
- Includes fund accounting and bank reconciliations.
- Supports recurring gifts and allocation to selected funds.
- Two-week trial requires no card.
What to know first
- Cloud user caps range from 2 to 10.
- Forte charges $20 a month plus transaction fees.
- No free plan.
- Desktop purchase includes updates and support for 12 months.
Scout: what it does well
- Combines church records on one person profile
- Includes kiosk check-in and badge printing
- Member app works on iOS, Android, and web
- Guided migration includes a mapping call
- No Scout fee on giving
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans are priced by weekly participation
- 2,000+ participation tier has custom pricing
- AI suggestions still require staff action
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