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Havyn vs ShepherdOS
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 plan Web
Havyn offers check-in, authorized pickup, and overdue alerts for child-serving organizations. Its browser access and lack of badge printing are worth noting before choosing it.
Visit Havyn Free trial Web
ShepherdOS brings registration, safeguarding, attendance, notifications, and collection into one church-focused service. Compare the Starter and Pro limits, or request Enterprise pricing for multi-site requirements.
Visit ShepherdOSThe facts
| Havyn | ShepherdOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: £29 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gethavyn.app | shephardoss.com |
| On church check-in software | #11 of 41 | #36 of 41 |
Havyn: what it does well
- Single-use check-in codes notify parents
- Pickup requires an approved parent, guardian, or adult
- Roster includes allergy flags and search
- Overdue check-ins trigger alerts and repeated reminders
- Organizations can manage multiple locations
What to know first
- Runs in a browser; native apps are coming soon
- Badge printing is not available
- Delegated pickup is single-use
ShepherdOS: what it does well
- Time-stamped, verified QR check-in
- Includes allergy and consent safeguards
- Sends real-time push alerts
- Combines attendance and volunteer views
- Offers a 14-day trial without credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starter limits children and events
- Available platform is web only
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