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ChurchPlanner vs EasyWorship

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ChurchPlanner

Software

Integrated church service and ministry planning platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EasyWorship logo

EasyWorship

Software

Church presentation and worship planning software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ChurchPlanner has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ChurchPlanner limited to basic church management functions; lacks financial/giving analysis compared to full suites; EasyWorship subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning, EasyWorship covers Presentation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChurchPlanner and EasyWorship actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchPlanner and EasyWorship differ
AttributeChurchPlannerEasyWorship
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Android mobile appWindows, Mac
Founded20202006

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

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 ChurchPlanner

  • Service Planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Song Selection
  • Calendar Systems
  • Email Notifications
  • Web support
  • IOS support

Only in EasyWorship

  • Presentation
  • Lyric Management
  • Video Integration
  • Slide Creation
  • Social Media
  • Media Libraries
  • Windows support
  • Mac support

Both cover

  • Planning Center
  • Music Databases

What people use each for

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

ChurchPlanner

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

EasyWorship

  • Displaying song lyrics, scripture and video during church servicesnot ChurchPlanner
  • Building service presentations from a media librarynot ChurchPlanner

Where each one falls short

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

ChurchPlanner

  • Limited to basic church management functions; lacks financial/giving analysis compared to full suites
  • No built-in website or membership portal included in pricing
  • Mobile app limited to Android; limited iOS functionality

EasyWorship

  • Subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops
  • Priced on average weekly attendance, so the cost rises with congregation size rather than with usage
  • Basic starts at $17.50 a month and Premium at $27.50, both quoted as starting prices
  • The included media library of backgrounds and countdowns is Premium only, so Basic users supply their own

Pricing, plan by plan

ChurchPlanner

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 15 contacts
    • Unlimited trial period
    • No credit card required
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Up to 80 contacts
    • Service planning and volunteer scheduling
    • Attendance tracking
  • Pro$19.99/month
    • Unlimited contacts
    • All Premium features
    • SMS and email reminders

EasyWorship

On request
  • Starter$249/month
    • Basic presentation
    • Core features
    • 1 year support
  • Pro$600/month
    • All features
    • Priority support
    • Advanced tools

Which should you pick?

Choose ChurchPlanner if

  • You need service planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Android mobile app.
  • You also want team collaboration.
ChurchPlanner review

Choose EasyWorship if

  • You need presentation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want lyric management.
EasyWorship review

Questions people ask

Is ChurchPlanner or EasyWorship better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchPlanner starts at Free and EasyWorship at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChurchPlanner or EasyWorship?
ChurchPlanner has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ChurchPlanner and On request for EasyWorship.
Does ChurchPlanner or EasyWorship run on more platforms?
ChurchPlanner runs on Web, Android mobile app. EasyWorship runs on Windows, Mac.
Can I use ChurchPlanner for free?
Yes. ChurchPlanner has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EasyWorship starts at On request.
What is ChurchPlanner best used for?
ChurchPlanner is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what EasyWorship is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchPlanner do that EasyWorship cannot?
ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning, Team Collaboration, Volunteer Scheduling, Song Selection. EasyWorship covers Presentation, Lyric Management, Video Integration, Slide Creation. Both handle Planning Center, Music Databases.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChurchPlanner: How much does ChurchPlanner cost?

ChurchPlanner has a free tier with up to 15 contacts indefinitely (no credit card required), Premium at $9.99 CAD/month (up to 80 contacts), and Pro at $19.99 CAD/month (unlimited contacts with SMS reminders).

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ChurchPlanner: Does ChurchPlanner include worship planning?

Yes. ChurchPlanner includes worship planning with service order building, ministry team scheduling, and support for chord charts in ChordPro format.

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ChurchPlanner: Can volunteers get automated reminders?

Yes. ChurchPlanner sends automated SMS and email reminders to volunteers before services, reducing no-shows on the Pro plan.

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ChurchPlanner: Is attendance tracking included?

Yes. ChurchPlanner includes attendance tracking from any device with trend analysis and follow-up flagging capabilities.

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ChurchPlanner: Can I export my church data?

Yes. ChurchPlanner emphasizes data ownership and allows users to export their information anytime without restrictions.

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