Church & Religious · head to head
Fellowfy vs ChurchPlanner
Fellowfy
Church & Religious
Church small group management and engagement platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
ChurchPlanner
Church & Religious
Integrated church service and ministry planning platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fellowfy fellowfy is offered free with no published paid tier; ChurchPlanner limited to basic church management functions; lacks financial/giving analysis compared to full suites
- They diverge on capability: Fellowfy covers Group Management, ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fellowfy and ChurchPlanner actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fellowfy | ChurchPlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, Android mobile app |
| Founded | 2011 | 2020 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).
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 Fellowfy
- Group Management
- Message Boards
- Event Scheduling
- Email Integration
- Church Management Platforms
- Mobile-responsive support
Only in ChurchPlanner
- Service Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Volunteer Scheduling
- Song Selection
- Planning Center
- Music Databases
- Email Notifications
- IOS support
Both cover
- Calendar Systems
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fellowfy
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
ChurchPlanner
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Both are used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling, communication, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fellowfy
- Fellowfy is offered free with no published paid tier
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Fellowfy
Free- Basic$49/month
- Small group basics
- Up to 100 members
- Plus$149/month
- Full features
- Unlimited members
- Analytics
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Fellowfy if
- You need group management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want message boards.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Fellowfy or ChurchPlanner better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fellowfy starts at Free and ChurchPlanner at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fellowfy or ChurchPlanner?
- Fellowfy starts at Free and ChurchPlanner at Free.
- Does Fellowfy or ChurchPlanner run on more platforms?
- Fellowfy runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. ChurchPlanner runs on Web, Android mobile app.
- Can I use Fellowfy for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Fellowfy best used for?
- Fellowfy is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
- What can Fellowfy do that ChurchPlanner cannot?
- Fellowfy covers Group Management, Message Boards, Event Scheduling, Email Integration. ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning, Team Collaboration, Volunteer Scheduling, Song Selection. Both handle Calendar Systems, Web support.
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).
SourceChurchPlanner: 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.
SourceChurchPlanner: Can volunteers get automated reminders?
Yes. ChurchPlanner sends automated SMS and email reminders to volunteers before services, reducing no-shows on the Pro plan.
SourceChurchPlanner: Is attendance tracking included?
Yes. ChurchPlanner includes attendance tracking from any device with trend analysis and follow-up flagging capabilities.
SourceChurchPlanner: 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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