Software · head to head
Ministry Scheduler Pro vs MediaShout
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Ministry Scheduler Pro
Software
Volunteer and ministry scheduling software for churches
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
MediaShout
Software
Worship presentation and media management software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; 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: Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, MediaShout covers Lyric Display.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ministry Scheduler Pro and MediaShout actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ministry Scheduler Pro | MediaShout |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Windows |
| Founded | 2005 | 2000 |
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 Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Volunteer Scheduling
- Position Management
- Automated Reminders
- Mobile App
- Email Notifications
- Text Reminders
- Calendar Export
- Reporting
Only in MediaShout
- Lyric Display
- Video Integration
- Theme Creation
- Remote Control
- Song Databases
- Planning Center
- CCLI Integration
- Web Remote
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Member managementnot MediaShout
- Donation trackingnot MediaShout
- Event planningnot MediaShout
- Volunteer schedulingnot MediaShout
- Communicationnot MediaShout
MediaShout
- Projecting worship lyrics, scripture and sermon slides during church servicesnot Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Running separate control, main and stage confidence displays in a sanctuarynot Ministry Scheduler Pro
- CCLI SongSelect integration with automatic reporting of songs usednot Ministry Scheduler Pro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Ministry Scheduler Pro
On request- Standard$39/month
- Basic scheduling
- Up to 100 volunteers
- Plus$99/month
- Advanced features
- Unlimited volunteers
- Mobile app
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 Ministry Scheduler Pro if
- You need volunteer scheduling.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want position management.
Choose MediaShout if
- You need lyric display.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want video integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Ministry Scheduler Pro or MediaShout better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ministry Scheduler Pro 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, Ministry Scheduler Pro or MediaShout?
- Ministry Scheduler Pro starts at On request and MediaShout at On request.
- Does Ministry Scheduler Pro or MediaShout run on more platforms?
- Ministry Scheduler Pro runs on Web, Mobile. MediaShout runs on Windows.
- What is Ministry Scheduler Pro best used for?
- Ministry Scheduler Pro is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what MediaShout is typically brought in for.
- What can Ministry Scheduler Pro do that MediaShout cannot?
- Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Mobile App. MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Video Integration, Theme Creation, Remote Control.