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RollCall vs Trellis
Both stand on small group 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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
RollCall covers arrival, sign-out and attendance workflows for groups, with a free tier and a paid Pro plan. Groups relying on Planning Center should note that RollCall check-ins do not sync back to it.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Trellis brings ministry events, communication, attendance, and leadership care tools together, with the same features on free and paid plans. Review its messaging encryption details and age requirements when deciding whether it fits your group.
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| RollCall | Trellis | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | RollCall Pro: $9.99 a month | PAID: $35 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rollcallcheckin.com | trellis-hq.com |
| On small group management software | #16 of 39 | #20 of 39 |
RollCall: what it does well
- Leaders can see arrivals as they happen.
- New members can register at the door.
- QR codes and links allow phone-browser check-in.
- Check-in continues during brief internet outages.
- Member data is encrypted and not used for advertising.
What to know first
- Free is limited to one group and 30 members.
- Reports and the full member list lock above 30 free members.
- RollCall check-ins do not sync back to Planning Center.
- Pro's standard price is $19.99 a month.
Trellis: what it does well
- Events include RSVPs, attendance tracking, and recurring series.
- Announcements can target groups or the whole ministry.
- Free and paid plans have the same features.
- Both plans allow unlimited members, groups, and staff.
What to know first
- Messages are not end-to-end encrypted.
- At-rest encryption posture is listed as unconfirmed.
- Users aged 14–17 need parent or guardian consent.
- Additional staff accounts cost $10 a month each.
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