Planning Center
A set of software tools to help you organize information, coordinate events, communicate with your team, and connect with your congregation.
Overview
Planning Center is a suite of web-based applications designed to help churches manage their operations. Each application focuses on a specific area of ministry, such as worship planning, small groups, child check-in, and online giving. Churches can subscribe to the applications they need, allowing for a customizable and scalable solution.
✨ Key Features
- Services (Worship Planning)
- People (Member Database)
- Check-Ins (Child Check-in)
- Groups (Small Group Management)
- Giving (Online Donations)
- Registrations (Event Management)
- Calendar
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Modular, a la carte approach to software.
- Strong focus on worship service planning and volunteer management.
Unique Value: Planning Center offers a customizable and scalable church management solution through its suite of specialized, integrated applications.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Widely used for worship service planning and volunteer scheduling.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Churches looking for a single, all-in-one software with one monthly price, as Planning Center's a la carte pricing can become expensive.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike all-in-one solutions, Planning Center allows churches to build a custom software package that fits their specific needs and budget.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Each application has a free tier with limitations on the number of people, services, or other metrics.
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