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Ministry Designs vs The Church Co
Both stand on church website builders. 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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Ministry Designs combines church website editing, ministry features, and online giving in a web-based builder. Its starting price and lack of a free plan are important considerations for churches evaluating it.
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The Church Co combines church website tools with content, giving, and community features, plus integrations such as Planning Center. Check the app limitation and setup package terms against your needs before choosing a plan.
Visit The Church CoThe facts
| Ministry Designs | The Church Co | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Essentials setup: $299, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ministrydesigns.com | thechurchco.com |
| On church website builders | #20 of 24 | #16 of 24 |
Ministry Designs: what it does well
- Includes sermon, event, calendar, and form tools
- Embeds or links to online giving options without coding
- Integrates with church management software at no extra cost
- Offers free migration of up to 20 pages
- No long-term contract required
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans start at $97/mo
The Church Co: what it does well
- Drag-and-drop builder with templates and custom pages
- Includes sermons, events, giving, and livestreams
- Planning Center can sync listed content automatically
- Available on web, Android, and iOS
- Offers a 14-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Custom app requires the On-demand team
- Custom app unavailable on basic or premium plans
- Setup packages include one-time fees
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