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PowerChurch Check In vs Synq
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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PowerChurch Check In connects attendance records with PowerChurch products and offers several kiosk and label options. Check which edition and kiosk platform your organization uses before choosing a plan.
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Synq brings ministry management functions into a shared-record system and includes migration with each plan. Churches should note the current progressive web app format and the Growth plan’s eligibility limits.
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| PowerChurch Check In | Synq | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | PowerChurch Online Check In — Yearly Subscription: $198 a year | Growth: $49 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | powerchurch.com | synq.church |
| On church check-in software | #38 of 42 | #34 of 42 |
PowerChurch Check In: what it does well
- Automatically records attendance in PowerChurch products.
- Tracks child drop-off and pickup.
- Supports staffed and self-serve kiosk modes.
- Incident notes are visible to parents at checkout.
- No additional cost for as many stations as needed.
What to know first
- PowerChurch Plus does not have a web kiosk.
- The Check In Server for Plus requires Windows.
- The Online web kiosk requires internet access.
- Mobile app is listed as none.
Synq: what it does well
- 23 modules use shared records.
- Giving runs through the church’s Stripe account.
- Plans include a 60-day trial and concierge migration.
- Progressive web app supports iOS and Android home screens.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Dedicated native apps are still in development.
- Growth is limited to one campus and specified church sizes.
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