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ChurchTrac vs Ministry Scheduler Pro

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ChurchTrac

Religion

Church management and member tracking software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Ministry Scheduler Pro

Religion

Volunteer and ministry scheduling software for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ChurchTrac has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ChurchTrac priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier; Ministry Scheduler Pro ministry Scheduler Pro's own pricing page states subscriptions start with a six-month term backed by a money-back guarantee, then renew annually after that initial period
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchTrac covers Member Management, Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChurchTrac and Ministry Scheduler Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchTrac and Ministry Scheduler Pro differ
AttributeChurchTracMinistry Scheduler Pro
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Mobile
Founded20092005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

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 ChurchTrac

  • Member Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Payroll Systems
  • Payment Processors
  • Data Import/Export
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Ministry Scheduler Pro

  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Position Management
  • Automated Reminders
  • Mobile App
  • Email Notifications
  • Text Reminders
  • Calendar Export
  • Reporting

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ChurchTrac

  • Church membership, giving and event management in one systemnot Ministry Scheduler Pro
  • Fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregationnot Ministry Scheduler Pro

Ministry Scheduler Pro

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

Where each one falls short

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

ChurchTrac

  • Priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier
  • The published figure is a starting price of $29 a month, with per band prices shown only in an on page calculator
  • Enhanced messaging is a $7 a month add on and includes 250 credits
  • Website and app setup starts at $477 and accounting setup at $399, both one off

Ministry Scheduler Pro

  • Ministry Scheduler Pro's own pricing page states subscriptions start with a six-month term backed by a money-back guarantee, then renew annually after that initial period
  • Optional SMS reminders are billed separately at $0.02 USD per message sent or received, per the vendor's own pricing page

Pricing, plan by plan

ChurchTrac

Free
  • Starter (75 people)$29/month
    • Tracks up to 75 people
    • All core features included
  • Growth (250 people)$null/month
    • Tracks up to 250 people
    • All core features included
  • Enterprise (Unlimited people)$null/month
    • Unlimited people tracking
    • All core features included

Ministry Scheduler Pro

On request
  • Standard$39/month
    • Basic scheduling
    • Up to 100 volunteers
  • Plus$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited volunteers
    • Mobile app

Which should you pick?

Choose ChurchTrac if

  • You need member management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want attendance tracking.
ChurchTrac review

Choose Ministry Scheduler Pro if

  • You need volunteer scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want position management.
Ministry Scheduler Pro review

Questions people ask

Is ChurchTrac or Ministry Scheduler Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchTrac starts at Free and Ministry Scheduler Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChurchTrac or Ministry Scheduler Pro?
ChurchTrac has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ChurchTrac and On request for Ministry Scheduler Pro.
Does ChurchTrac or Ministry Scheduler Pro run on more platforms?
ChurchTrac runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Ministry Scheduler Pro runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use ChurchTrac for free?
Yes. ChurchTrac has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ministry Scheduler Pro starts at On request.
What is ChurchTrac best used for?
ChurchTrac is most often used for church membership, giving and event management in one system, fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation. Of those, church membership, giving and event management in one system and fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation are not what Ministry Scheduler Pro is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchTrac do that Ministry Scheduler Pro cannot?
ChurchTrac covers Member Management, Attendance Tracking, Visitor Tracking, Payroll Systems. Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Mobile App. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChurchTrac: How much does ChurchTrac cost?

ChurchTrac starts at $29/month for tracking 75 people and includes people management, fund accounting, giving, website and app, check-in, worship, groups, volunteers, messaging, registrations, and automations. Annual billing offers a 10% discount.

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ChurchTrac: Is there a free trial for ChurchTrac?

Yes, ChurchTrac offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

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ChurchTrac: What costs extra in ChurchTrac?

Enhanced Messaging costs $7/month and includes 250 messaging credits monthly for two-way texting and voice. Website and App Build service starts at $477. Accounting Setup service starts at $399.

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ChurchTrac: How are ChurchTrac pricing tiers organized?

Pricing tiers are based on the number of people tracked: 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000, or Unlimited. An interactive calculator on the pricing page shows exact costs for each tier.

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