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FellowshipOne vs PastorsLine

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FellowshipOne

Software

Comprehensive church relationship and resource management

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PastorsLine logo

PastorsLine

Software

Text messaging and communication platform for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FellowshipOne custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency; PastorsLine pastorsLine has joined the Text In Church family and its own pricing page now sells Text In Church plans instead of PastorsLine plans
  • They diverge on capability: FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FellowshipOne and PastorsLine actually diverge.

Attributes where FellowshipOne and PastorsLine differ
AttributeFellowshipOnePastorsLine
Starting price$500/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
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Identical on both: 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 FellowshipOne

  • Relationship Management
  • Membership
  • Giving Management
  • Small Groups
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Systems
  • Accounting Software
  • Custom APIs

Only in PastorsLine

  • SMS Messaging
  • Email Integration
  • Contact Management
  • Scheduling
  • Church Management
  • Email Services
  • Contact Lists
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

FellowshipOne

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

PastorsLine

  • Two-way SMS and voice communication with a church congregationnot FellowshipOne
  • Text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guestsnot FellowshipOne
  • Group texting tied to church management system contactsnot FellowshipOne

Where each one falls short

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

FellowshipOne

  • Custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency
  • Setup and training can be time-intensive for smaller churches

PastorsLine

  • PastorsLine has joined the Text In Church family and its own pricing page now sells Text In Church plans instead of PastorsLine plans
  • No PastorsLine plan, rate or credit price is published on the pricing page any more
  • The only calls to action on the pricing page are a Text In Church free trial and a demo booking form

Pricing, plan by plan

FellowshipOne

$500/month

No published plan breakdown. See the FellowshipOne review.

PastorsLine

On request
  • Starter$29/month
    • SMS messaging
    • Up to 1000 contacts
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Email integration

Which should you pick?

Choose FellowshipOne if

  • You need relationship management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want membership.
FellowshipOne review

Choose PastorsLine if

  • You need sms messaging.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want email integration.
PastorsLine review

Questions people ask

Is FellowshipOne or PastorsLine better?
Neither clearly leads. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month and PastorsLine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FellowshipOne or PastorsLine?
FellowshipOne starts at $500/month and PastorsLine at On request.
Does FellowshipOne or PastorsLine run on more platforms?
FellowshipOne runs on Web, iOS, Android. PastorsLine runs on Web, Mobile.
What is FellowshipOne best used for?
FellowshipOne is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what PastorsLine is typically brought in for.
What can FellowshipOne do that PastorsLine cannot?
FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, Membership, Giving Management, Small Groups. PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Email Integration, Contact Management, Scheduling. Both handle Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FellowshipOne: What accounting features does FellowshipOne offer?

FellowshipOne includes general ledger, accounts payable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliation tools.

FellowshipOne: Does FellowshipOne support online giving?

Yes. The platform supports online donations via eCheck or credit card processing.

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