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Church Alive vs TimeTree

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Church Alive

Religion

Church management and event software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TimeTree

Parenting

Shared calendar for groups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TimeTree has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Church Alive covers Member Management, TimeTree covers Shared calendars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Church Alive and TimeTree actually diverge.

Attributes where Church Alive and TimeTree differ
AttributeChurch AliveTimeTree
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileiOS, Android, Web
CategoryReligionParenting
Founded20062014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Church Alive

  • Member Management
  • Event Planning
  • Group Coordination
  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Email Integration
  • Calendar Systems
  • Payment Processing
  • Giving Integration

Only in TimeTree

  • Shared calendars
  • Event comments
  • Photo attachments
  • Keep memos
  • Notifications
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Outlook

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Church Alive

  • Member managementnot TimeTree
  • Donation trackingnot TimeTree
  • Event planningnot TimeTree
  • Volunteer schedulingnot TimeTree
  • Communicationnot TimeTree

TimeTree

  • Schedulingnot Church Alive
  • Appointment bookingnot Church Alive
  • Time trackingnot Church Alive
  • Resource managementnot Church Alive
  • Team coordinationnot Church Alive

Where each one falls short

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

Church Alive

Nothing recorded yet. See the Church Alive review.

TimeTree

  • Synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously
  • Web version feels like an afterthought with limited functionality
  • iPad app is not properly optimized, showing phone-sized interface on larger screens
  • Limited recurring event options, cannot schedule for every second Tuesday or repeat until specific date
  • Free version displays disruptive ads that can block the screen

Pricing, plan by plan

Church Alive

On request
  • Basic$49/month
    • Core management
    • Up to 200 members
  • Professional$149/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced reporting

TimeTree

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TimeTree review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Church Alive if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want event planning.
Church Alive review

Choose TimeTree if

  • You need shared calendars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want event comments.
TimeTree review

Questions people ask

Is Church Alive or TimeTree better?
Neither clearly leads. Church Alive starts at On request and TimeTree at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Church Alive or TimeTree?
TimeTree has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Church Alive and Free for TimeTree.
Does Church Alive or TimeTree run on more platforms?
Church Alive runs on Web, Mobile. TimeTree runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use TimeTree for free?
Yes. TimeTree has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Church Alive starts at On request.
What is Church Alive best used for?
Church Alive is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what TimeTree is typically brought in for.
What can Church Alive do that TimeTree cannot?
Church Alive covers Member Management, Event Planning, Group Coordination, Volunteer Scheduling. TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Event comments, Photo attachments, Keep memos. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TimeTree: What platforms does TimeTree support?

TimeTree is available on iOS, Android, and web (calendar.timetreeapp.com). The app has no native desktop application.

Source
TimeTree: Does TimeTree sync with Google Calendar?

Yes, TimeTree offers two-way Google Calendar sync at no cost to all users, including the free tier.

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TimeTree: How much does TimeTree cost?

The core app is free but ad-supported. TimeTree Premium removes ads and adds attachments and extra views for $4.49 per month or $44.99 per year.

Source
TimeTree: Can I leave comments on TimeTree events?

Yes, TimeTree treats every event as a shared space where family members can leave comments, attach notes and memos, and have discussions directly on the event.

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