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FaithMetrics vs MediaShout

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FaithMetrics

Software

Data-driven church growth and engagement analytics platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
MediaShout logo

MediaShout

Software

Worship presentation and media management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FaithMetrics limited integration options compared to full church management platforms; MediaShout the perpetual MediaShout 7 Site licence is a $599 one-time purchase, and phone support is limited to 2 sessions in the first 30 days before dropping to email and live chat
  • They diverge on capability: FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics, MediaShout covers Lyric Display.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FaithMetrics and MediaShout actually diverge.

Attributes where FaithMetrics and MediaShout differ
AttributeFaithMetricsMediaShout
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsWebWindows
Founded20192000

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 FaithMetrics

  • Attendance Analytics
  • Giving Trends
  • Engagement Scoring
  • Volunteer Tracking
  • Growth Forecasting
  • Church Community Builder
  • Tithe.ly
  • Pushpay

Only in MediaShout

  • Lyric Display
  • Video Integration
  • Theme Creation
  • Remote Control
  • Song Databases
  • CCLI Integration
  • Web Remote
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Planning Center

What people use each for

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

FaithMetrics

  • Growth analysisnot MediaShout
  • Engagement trackingnot MediaShout
  • Budget planningnot MediaShout
  • Ministry effectivenessnot MediaShout

MediaShout

  • Projecting worship lyrics, scripture and sermon slides during church servicesnot FaithMetrics
  • Running separate control, main and stage confidence displays in a sanctuarynot FaithMetrics
  • CCLI SongSelect integration with automatic reporting of songs usednot FaithMetrics

Where each one falls short

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

FaithMetrics

  • Limited integration options compared to full church management platforms
  • No native follow-up workflow automation beyond initial welcome email
  • Attendance tracking and analytics less comprehensive than dedicated church analytics software
  • Smaller feature set than platforms offering complete church management solutions
  • Data import/export requires manual effort via Excel rather than direct API integration

MediaShout

  • The perpetual MediaShout 7 Site licence is a $599 one-time purchase, and phone support is limited to 2 sessions in the first 30 days before dropping to email and live chat
  • Ongoing phone and video support with remote desktop control requires the Plus Membership at $199 per year on top of the software
  • The cheapest option, MediaShout LE at $198 per year, licenses one computer only and omits the stage and confidence display
  • Shift Worship media access requires MediaShout 7 Complete at $798 one-time plus $299 per year
  • Upgrading from a previous MediaShout version still costs $399 for the Site licence or $498 for Essentials
  • The published plans are for MediaShout 7 for Windows, listed separately from the Mac product

Pricing, plan by plan

FaithMetrics

On request
  • Starter$79/month
    • Basic attendance tracking
    • Giving analytics
    • Up to 500 members
  • Growth$199/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Unlimited members
    • Custom dashboards
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Multi-campus support
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated success manager

MediaShout

On request
  • Standard$199/month
    • Core features
    • Basic support
    • Annual updates
  • Professional$499/month
    • All features
    • Priority support
    • Advanced tools

Which should you pick?

Choose FaithMetrics if

  • You need attendance analytics.
  • You also want giving trends.
FaithMetrics review

Choose MediaShout if

  • You need lyric display.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want video integration.
MediaShout review

Questions people ask

Is FaithMetrics or MediaShout better?
Neither clearly leads. FaithMetrics starts at On request and MediaShout at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FaithMetrics or MediaShout?
FaithMetrics starts at On request and MediaShout at On request.
Does FaithMetrics or MediaShout run on more platforms?
FaithMetrics runs on Web. MediaShout runs on Windows.
What is FaithMetrics best used for?
FaithMetrics is most often used for growth analysis, engagement tracking, budget planning, ministry effectiveness. Of those, growth analysis and engagement tracking are not what MediaShout is typically brought in for.
What can FaithMetrics do that MediaShout cannot?
FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics, Giving Trends, Engagement Scoring, Volunteer Tracking. MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Video Integration, Theme Creation, Remote Control. Both handle Planning Center.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FaithMetrics: How does FaithMetrics collect guest information?

FaithMetrics provides a mobile-friendly check-in form that guests complete on any internet-connected device (tablet, phone, or computer) without requiring app installation; information syncs to the church dashboard immediately.

FaithMetrics: How are guest details delivered to church leadership?

Guest information is emailed automatically to the church account and leadership can view, copy, paste, or download data as Excel spreadsheets for importing into other contact management systems.

Source
FaithMetrics: What is FaithMetrics' pricing model?

FaithMetrics pricing is based on average weekly church attendance with unlimited guest registrations across unlimited devices. A 30-day free trial is available, and churches over 1,000 attendees should contact sales for custom pricing.

Source
FaithMetrics: Can welcome emails be customized?

Yes. Churches can personalize welcome screens, confirmation messages, email content, and form fields to match their specific ministry needs and branding.

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