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iKnow Church vs SteepleMate Church Check-In
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.
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iKnow Church brings church administration, safeguarding, events and finance tools together, with mobile and browser access. Its paid plans start at £22 per month and include all modules, while contact limits and donation processing fees are worth checking against a church’s needs.
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SteepleMate combines check-in and attendance tools with wider church management features. The Free plan covers basic people management and communication; advanced tools require Pro.
Visit SteepleMate Church Check-InThe facts
| iKnow Church | SteepleMate Church Check-In | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | iKnow Church — Under 50 Church Contacts: £22 a month | SteepleMate Pro: $69.99 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | iknowchurch.co.uk | get.steeplemate.com |
| On church check-in software | #23 of 42 | #13 of 42 |
iKnow Church: what it does well
- Custom access levels for contact records
- Events include invitations, tickets and check-in
- Gift Aid claims use HMRC integration
- Free app includes rotas and push notifications
- Unlimited technical support by email and phone
What to know first
- No free plan
- Safeguarding access covers up to five people before extra charges
- Donation processing fees apply
SteepleMate Church Check-In: what it does well
- Child, event, prayer, and fasting check-in
- Attendance tracking and reports
- Free plan includes a directory and web kiosk
- Supports Android, iOS, and web
- Unlimited support at no cost
What to know first
- Advanced attendance is Pro-only
- Group management and finance are Pro-only
- Pro costs $69.99 a month
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