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Kindrid vs PastorsLine

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Kindrid

Software

Church giving app with recurring giving focus

From
On request
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: Kindrid pricing page publishes no plan rates and directs visitors to schedule a live demo or call for pricing; 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: Kindrid covers Mobile Giving, PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kindrid and PastorsLine actually diverge.

Attributes where Kindrid and PastorsLine differ
AttributeKindridPastorsLine
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20152005

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 Kindrid

  • Mobile Giving
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Fund Management
  • Giving Analytics
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Notifications
  • Stewardship Tools
  • IOS support

Only in PastorsLine

  • SMS Messaging
  • Email Integration
  • Contact Management
  • Scheduling
  • Email Services
  • Contact Lists
  • Analytics
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Church Management

What people use each for

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

Kindrid

  • Text-to-give and online donation processing for churchesnot PastorsLine

PastorsLine

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kindrid

  • Pricing page publishes no plan rates and directs visitors to schedule a live demo or call for pricing

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

Kindrid

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Giving app
    • Transaction fees apply (2.15% + $0.30)

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 Kindrid if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want recurring gifts.
Kindrid review

Choose PastorsLine if

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

Questions people ask

Is Kindrid or PastorsLine better?
Neither clearly leads. Kindrid starts at On request and PastorsLine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kindrid or PastorsLine?
Kindrid starts at On request and PastorsLine at On request.
Does Kindrid or PastorsLine run on more platforms?
Kindrid runs on IOS, Android. PastorsLine runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Kindrid best used for?
Kindrid is most often used for text-to-give and online donation processing for churches. Of those, text-to-give and online donation processing for churches is not what PastorsLine is typically brought in for.
What can Kindrid do that PastorsLine cannot?
Kindrid covers Mobile Giving, Recurring Gifts, Fund Management, Giving Analytics. PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Email Integration, Contact Management, Scheduling. Both handle Church Management.
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