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Kidmin App 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.
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Kidmin App combines several check-in methods with parent pickup tags, rosters, and attendance reporting. Its plan choice depends mainly on daily check-in volume and whether reports or priority support are needed.
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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
| Kidmin App | Scout | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | BASIC Plan: $35 a month | Under 250: $69 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kidminapp.com | scout.church |
| On church check-in software | #32 of 42 | #28 of 42 |
Kidmin App: what it does well
- Desk, kiosk, and mobile express check-in
- Unlimited check-in stations
- Electronic pickup tags for parents
- Attendance and birthday reports on Popular
- Supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, Windows
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Basic plan excludes attendance reports
- Mac printing limited to Brother printers
- Basic tag printing requires compatible label printer
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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