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Breeze vs Text In Church

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Breeze

Church

Free church management software for small churches

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Text In Church

Church

SMS-based giving and engagement for churches

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Breeze single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches; Text In Church text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, Text In Church covers Text Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breeze and Text In Church actually diverge.

Attributes where Breeze and Text In Church differ
AttributeBreezeText In Church
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidSMS, Web
Founded20122009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Breeze

  • Contact Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Groups Management
  • Google Integration
  • Giving Integration
  • Export to Excel
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Text In Church

  • Text Giving
  • SMS Messaging
  • Keyword-based Giving
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Analytics
  • Reporting

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Breeze

  • Church member and contact managementnot Text In Church
  • Service planning and volunteer schedulingnot Text In Church
  • Event management and check-innot Text In Church
  • Giving and donation trackingnot Text In Church

Text In Church

  • Two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-upnot Breeze
  • Digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitorsnot Breeze
  • Automated reminder and welcome message workflows for church eventsnot Breeze

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Breeze

  • Single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches
  • Limited advanced worship planning capabilities compared to competitors
  • Specialised giving integrations limited compared to alternatives

Text In Church

  • Text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • Local phone numbers are capped at 1, 2 and 3 across the three plans
  • Monthly billing costs $37, $67 and $97 against $31, $56 and $81 when paid annually, so monthly is roughly 19% more
  • The calling features are a separate Calling Plus add-on at $10 per month per seat
  • Concierge onboarding starts at $249 as a one-off charge purchased at checkout
  • Churches needing more than 2,500 texts a month have no published plan and must contact support

Pricing, plan by plan

Breeze

Free
  • Breeze ChMS$72/month
    • No setup fees, no contract, cancel anytime
    • Unlimited contacts, free giving
    • Text messaging (250 free/month, then $10 per 500)

Text In Church

Free
  • Basic$31/month
    • 500 texts per month
    • 1 local phone number
    • Unlimited keywords
  • Pro$56/month
    • 1500 texts per month
    • 2 local phone numbers
    • All Basic features
  • Premium$81/month
    • 2500 texts per month
    • 3 local phone numbers
    • All Basic and Pro features

Which should you pick?

Choose Breeze if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want attendance tracking.
Breeze review

Choose Text In Church if

  • You need text giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on SMS, Web.
  • You also want sms messaging.
Text In Church review

Questions people ask

Is Breeze or Text In Church better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze starts at Free and Text In Church at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breeze or Text In Church?
Breeze starts at Free and Text In Church at Free.
Does Breeze or Text In Church run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. Text In Church runs on SMS, Web.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Breeze best used for?
Breeze is most often used for church member and contact management, service planning and volunteer scheduling, event management and check-in, giving and donation tracking. Of those, church member and contact management and service planning and volunteer scheduling are not what Text In Church is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that Text In Church cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. Text In Church covers Text Giving, SMS Messaging, Keyword-based Giving, Real-time Alerts. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Breeze: How much does Breeze ChMS cost?

$72/month flat rate with no setup fees, contracts, or per-contact charges. Includes unlimited admin users and free giving.

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Text In Church: How much do you save with annual billing?

Annual billing saves $75 on Basic ($31/month vs $37/month), $136 on Pro ($56/month vs $67/month), and $197 on Premium ($81/month vs $97/month).

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Breeze: Does Breeze charge per contact or per user?

No, Breeze charges a flat $72/month with no per-contact or per-user fees. The service includes unlimited contacts and unlimited admin users.

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Text In Church: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Text In Church offers a free 30-day trial for all plans with no credit card required. They also provide a 30-day money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.

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Breeze: Does Breeze offer a free trial?

Yes, 1 month of Breeze free trial available with no credit card required for demo access. Sign up anytime to start.

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Text In Church: What is the Calling Plus add-on?

Calling Plus ($10/month per seat) adds automated text replies, digital receptionist features, automated greetings, direct extensions, call forwarding, and smart voicemail capabilities.

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