Side by side
ShepherdOS vs TimelyChurch
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.
ShepherdOS brings registration, safeguarding, attendance, notifications, and collection into one church-focused service. Compare the Starter and Pro limits, or request Enterprise pricing for multi-site requirements.
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TimelyChurch combines administrative, giving, check-in, volunteer, and website tools for churches, with a free option and paid plans starting at $49 a month. Churches considering it should compare the people and storage caps with their needs and note the absence of third-party certifications stated by the company.
Visit TimelyChurchThe facts
| ShepherdOS | TimelyChurch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: £29 a month | Growth: $49 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | shephardoss.com | timelychurch.com |
| On church check-in software | #37 of 42 | #15 of 42 |
ShepherdOS: what it does well
- Time-stamped, verified QR check-in
- Includes allergy and consent safeguards
- Sends real-time push alerts
- Combines attendance and volunteer views
- Offers a 14-day trial without credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starter limits children and events
- Available platform is web only
TimelyChurch: what it does well
- Free plan covers up to 100 people
- Online giving supports one-time and recurring donations
- Child check-in includes guardian-matched pickup and allergy alerts
- Website builder supports custom domains
- Apps and web platform are listed
What to know first
- Free plan includes 500 MB of storage
- Growth is limited to 500 people and three kiosks
- The company says it does not hold third-party certifications such as SOC 2
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