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Ministry Planner vs RosterThat
Both stand on church volunteer management 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
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.
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Free plan Web
RosterThat brings schedules, signups, reminders, and shift swaps into a web tool for volunteer groups. Check plan limits and note that payment tracking is separate from payment processing.
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| Ministry Planner | RosterThat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Plant: $49 a month | Pro (annual): $50 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ministryplanner.church | rosterthat.com |
| On church volunteer management software | #11 of 30 | #15 of 30 |
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
RosterThat: what it does well
- Public signup links do not require an account.
- Auto-fill assigns volunteers using a fair rotation.
- Volunteers can request shift swaps.
- CSV import and PDF or Excel exports are supported.
- All listed plans include priority support.
What to know first
- The service is web-only, with no mobile app.
- Free allows up to 20 people and two active rosters.
- Pro is limited to 50 people.
- Payments are handled separately.
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