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Gathrik vs TrueConnect+

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.

Gathrik

Free plan Web

Choose Gathrik if your church wants one web service for member management, attendance, events, communication, giving, and volunteer scheduling.

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TrueConnect+

Free plan Web

Churches seeking a combined service planning, livestreaming, giving, and administration platform should consider TrueConnect+. The $379/month church plan includes unlimited staff seats, while individual members can create free profiles. Churches should account for its monthly usage allowances and choose how to handle overages.

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The facts

GathrikTrueConnect+
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebWeb
Lowest paid planFree or on requestChurch platform: $379 a month
Plans published42
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegathrik.comtrueconnect.plus
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Gathrik: what it does well

  • Member profiles support custom fields and family connections.
  • Events can be recurring and include QR code attendance.
  • Capacity limits and waitlists are available for events.
  • Giving supports recurring donations and multiple funds.
  • Member data can be imported from CSV or Excel and exported as CSV.

What to know first

  • The Free plan is limited to 75 members.
  • The Free plan includes email messaging, not listed SMS or WhatsApp messaging.
  • After cancellation, customer data is kept for 90 days before deletion.

TrueConnect+: what it does well

  • Connects service plans with worship, production cues, volunteers, communications, and follow-up.
  • Free member profile includes Bible reader, reading plans, prayer community, and giving history.
  • Unlimited staff seats on the $379/month church plan.
  • Includes QuickBooks Online SalesReceipt push and one-way Planning Center sync.
  • ACH gift fees are 0.8%, capped at $5 per transaction.

What to know first

  • The church plan costs $379/month.
  • Monthly usage limits apply to streaming, storage, captions, email, and childcare SMS.
  • The AI Query Console is described as coming in Product 4.

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