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ChurchPlanner vs ProPresenter

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ChurchPlanner

Software

Integrated church service and ministry planning platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProPresenter logo

ProPresenter

Software

Professional presentation system for worship and events

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; ProPresenter standard plan is licensed per seat at $29 per month or $289 per year; the 20 seat Campus plan at $59 per month is restricted to worship customers only
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning, ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChurchPlanner and ProPresenter actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchPlanner and ProPresenter differ
AttributeChurchPlannerProPresenter
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Android mobile appMac, Windows
Founded20201997

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
  • Planning Center
  • Music Databases
  • Calendar Systems
  • Email Notifications

Only in ProPresenter

  • Advanced Presentation
  • Video Playback
  • Multi-screen
  • Live Control
  • Media Libraries
  • Lyrics Database
  • Streaming
  • Networking

What people use each for

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

ChurchPlanner

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

ProPresenter

  • Live worship service presentation with lyrics, media and scripture displaynot 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

ProPresenter

  • Standard plan is licensed per seat at $29 per month or $289 per year; the 20 seat Campus plan at $59 per month is restricted to worship customers only

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

ProPresenter

On request
  • ProPresenter$2500/month
    • Core software
    • 1 year support
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Full suite
    • Priority support
    • Training

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 ProPresenter if

  • You need advanced presentation.
  • You work on Mac, Windows.
  • You also want video playback.
ProPresenter review

Questions people ask

Is ChurchPlanner or ProPresenter better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchPlanner starts at Free and ProPresenter at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChurchPlanner or ProPresenter?
ChurchPlanner has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ChurchPlanner and On request for ProPresenter.
Does ChurchPlanner or ProPresenter run on more platforms?
ChurchPlanner runs on Web, Android mobile app. ProPresenter runs on Mac, Windows.
Can I use ChurchPlanner for free?
Yes. ChurchPlanner has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ProPresenter 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 ProPresenter is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchPlanner do that ProPresenter cannot?
ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning, Team Collaboration, Volunteer Scheduling, Song Selection. ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation, Video Playback, Multi-screen, Live Control.

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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