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Heart of Worship vs Ministry Planner
Both stand on church scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
Heart of Worship brings planning, scheduling, song preparation, and presentation into one browser workspace. Its paid plans differ mainly by team-member allowance, while licensing remains the customer’s responsibility.
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Free plan Web
Ministry Planner brings several church operations into one web platform, with volunteer RSVP links and listed integrations. Check the free-tool limits, active-person tiers, and giving fees against your needs; a congregation mobile app is not yet available.
Visit Ministry PlannerThe facts
| Heart of Worship | Ministry Planner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: 29 CAD / USD a month | Plant: $49 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | heartofworship.app | ministryplanner.church |
| On church scheduling software | #34 of 41 | #15 of 41 |
Heart of Worship: what it does well
- Plans services, rehearsals, setlists, and positions
- Schedules teams and tracks responses
- Includes more than 500 worship songs
- Edits lyrics, chords, keys, and arrangements
- Offers live presentation on mobile devices
What to know first
- Web-only service
- Starter limits teams to 30 members
- Subscriptions are generally non-refundable
- Customers handle required song licences
Ministry Planner: what it does well
- Connects planning, scheduling, chat, giving, and a website
- Volunteers can RSVP without an account or app
- Two-way Planning Center sync is listed
- Churches can export their data at any time
- Includes AI assistant and smart import tools
What to know first
- Free tools allow one tool per church account
- Online gifts incur 0.5% plus Stripe processing fees
- Congregation mobile app is coming soon
- Paid plans start at $49.00 per month
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