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ParishSOFT vs Text In Church

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ParishSOFT

Religion

Catholic parish management and sacramental records system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Text In Church

Religion

SMS-based giving and engagement for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Text In Church has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ParishSOFT no published pricing information or tiers; Text In Church text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • They diverge on capability: ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, Text In Church covers Text Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ParishSOFT and Text In Church actually diverge.

Attributes where ParishSOFT and Text In Church differ
AttributeParishSOFTText In Church
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveSMS, Web
Founded19882009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

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 ParishSOFT

  • Sacramental Records
  • RCIA Management
  • Parish Accounting
  • Member Directory
  • Diocese Systems
  • Accounting Software
  • Email Integration
  • Report Generation

Only in Text In Church

  • Text Giving
  • SMS Messaging
  • Keyword-based Giving
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Analytics
  • Reporting

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ParishSOFT

  • Member managementnot Text In Church
  • Donation trackingnot Text In Church
  • Event planningnot Text In Church
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Text In Church
  • Communicationnot Text In Church

Text In Church

  • Two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-upnot ParishSOFT
  • Digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitorsnot ParishSOFT
  • Automated reminder and welcome message workflows for church eventsnot ParishSOFT

Where each one falls short

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

ParishSOFT

  • No published pricing information or tiers
  • Pricing determined through custom quotes and demos
  • No feature breakdowns by pricing level available

Text In Church

  • Text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • Local phone numbers are capped at 1, 2 and 3 across the three plans
  • Monthly billing costs $37, $67 and $97 against $31, $56 and $81 when paid annually, so monthly is roughly 19% more
  • The calling features are a separate Calling Plus add-on at $10 per month per seat
  • Concierge onboarding starts at $249 as a one-off charge purchased at checkout
  • Churches needing more than 2,500 texts a month have no published plan and must contact support

Pricing, plan by plan

ParishSOFT

On request
  • Standard$179/month
    • Core modules
    • Basic records
  • Complete$399/month
    • All features
    • Full sacramental records
    • Advanced reporting

Text In Church

Free
  • Basic$31/month
    • 500 texts per month
    • 1 local phone number
    • Unlimited keywords
  • Pro$56/month
    • 1500 texts per month
    • 2 local phone numbers
    • All Basic features
  • Premium$81/month
    • 2500 texts per month
    • 3 local phone numbers
    • All Basic and Pro features

Which should you pick?

Choose ParishSOFT if

  • You need sacramental records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want rcia management.
ParishSOFT review

Choose Text In Church if

  • You need text giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on SMS, Web.
  • You also want sms messaging.
Text In Church review

Questions people ask

Is ParishSOFT or Text In Church better?
Neither clearly leads. ParishSOFT starts at On request and Text In Church at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ParishSOFT or Text In Church?
Text In Church has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ParishSOFT and Free for Text In Church.
Does ParishSOFT or Text In Church run on more platforms?
ParishSOFT runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Text In Church runs on SMS, Web.
Can I use Text In Church for free?
Yes. Text In Church has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ParishSOFT starts at On request.
What is ParishSOFT best used for?
ParishSOFT is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Text In Church is typically brought in for.
What can ParishSOFT do that Text In Church cannot?
ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, RCIA Management, Parish Accounting, Member Directory. Text In Church covers Text Giving, SMS Messaging, Keyword-based Giving, Real-time Alerts. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ParishSOFT: How much does ParishSOFT cost?

ParishSOFT does not publish pricing information on its website. Pricing is customized based on individual parish or diocese needs through direct contact and demos.

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Text In Church: How much do you save with annual billing?

Annual billing saves $75 on Basic ($31/month vs $37/month), $136 on Pro ($56/month vs $67/month), and $197 on Premium ($81/month vs $97/month).

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ParishSOFT: How do I get a pricing quote for ParishSOFT?

ParishSOFT encourages visitors to schedule a demo to learn more about solutions and pricing. The company tailors packages to individual needs, so pricing is determined through these custom consultations.

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Text In Church: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Text In Church offers a free 30-day trial for all plans with no credit card required. They also provide a 30-day money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.

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ParishSOFT: What type of pricing model does ParishSOFT use?

ParishSOFT uses a custom quote model typical for enterprise church management software that tailors packages to individual parish or diocese requirements.

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Text In Church: What is the Calling Plus add-on?

Calling Plus ($10/month per seat) adds automated text replies, digital receptionist features, automated greetings, direct extensions, call forwarding, and smart voicemail capabilities.

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