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PastorsLine vs Servant Keeper

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PastorsLine

Religion

Text messaging and communication platform for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Servant Keeper logo

Servant Keeper

Religion

Church scheduling and volunteer management software

From
$79.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PastorsLine no pricing details published on main landing page; Servant Keeper the Core plan at $79.99 per month is limited to 4 estimated users and the Complete plan at $159.99 to 8
  • They diverge on capability: PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Servant Keeper covers Volunteer Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PastorsLine and Servant Keeper actually diverge.

Attributes where PastorsLine and Servant Keeper differ
AttributePastorsLineServant Keeper
Starting priceOn request$79.99/month
Founded20052002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Mobile), 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 PastorsLine

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

Only in Servant Keeper

  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Position Management
  • Automated Reminders
  • Skill Tracking
  • Email Notifications
  • Calendar Systems
  • Text Messaging
  • Mobile App

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

PastorsLine

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

Servant Keeper

  • Church membership and family record managementnot PastorsLine
  • Recording contributions and issuing giving statementsnot PastorsLine
  • Child check-in and attendance tracking for congregationsnot PastorsLine

Where each one falls short

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

PastorsLine

  • No pricing details published on main landing page
  • Pricing information references external Text In Church pricing page
  • Free trial option mentioned but no pricing tiers or amounts disclosed

Servant Keeper

  • The Core plan at $79.99 per month is limited to 4 estimated users and the Complete plan at $159.99 to 8
  • Check-in is a $199 optional add-on on the Core plan rather than an included feature
  • Core gets only the standard payment processing rate; the preferred rate requires the Complete plan
  • Onboarding on Core is self-guided, and white glove data transfer is priced on request on both plans
  • SMS text messaging on Complete is capped at 1,000 messages per month
  • Live streaming on Complete is capped at 25 hours per month of 720p HD, with 50 GB of storage
  • Email, texting, website and app features are all withheld from the Core plan
  • The 8% saving requires paying annually, at $879.89 or $1,759.89 up front

Pricing, plan by plan

PastorsLine

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

Servant Keeper

$79.99/month
  • Core (Monthly)$79.99/month
    • For smaller ministries
    • Track unlimited families/members
    • 4 estimated users included
  • Core (Annual)$879.89/year
    • Annual billing saves $80/year
    • $73.32/month equivalent
    • Same features as monthly Core plan
  • Complete (Monthly)$159.99/month
    • Labeled best value, for established ministries
    • 8 estimated users included
    • Included check-in
  • Complete (Annual)$1759.89/year
    • Annual billing saves $160/year
    • $146.66/month equivalent
    • Same features as monthly Complete plan

Which should you pick?

Choose PastorsLine if

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

Choose Servant Keeper if

  • You need volunteer scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want position management.
Servant Keeper review

Questions people ask

Is PastorsLine or Servant Keeper better?
Neither clearly leads. PastorsLine starts at On request and Servant Keeper at $79.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PastorsLine or Servant Keeper?
PastorsLine starts at On request and Servant Keeper at $79.99/month.
Does PastorsLine or Servant Keeper run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is PastorsLine best used for?
PastorsLine is most often used for two-way sms and voice communication with a church congregation, text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guests, group texting tied to church management system contacts. Of those, two-way sms and voice communication with a church congregation and text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guests are not what Servant Keeper is typically brought in for.
What can PastorsLine do that Servant Keeper cannot?
PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Email Integration, Contact Management, Scheduling. Servant Keeper covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Skill Tracking. Both handle Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PastorsLine: How much does Pastorsline cost?

Pastorsline does not publish pricing details on its main page. The landing page references Text In Church pricing and encourages users to start a free trial, but specific pricing tiers and amounts are not disclosed.

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Servant Keeper: How much does Servant Keeper cost?

Servant Keeper offers Core at $79.99/month or $879.89/year (8% savings), and Complete at $159.99/month or $1,759.89/year (labeled best value). An Unlimited Option is available for ministries needing expanded capacity in texting, livestreaming, website, and app features.

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PastorsLine: Does Pastorsline offer a free trial?

Yes, Pastorsline offers a free trial option. Users can proceed through 'Step 1: Start Your Free Trial Today' to begin.

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Servant Keeper: What is included in each Servant Keeper plan?

Core includes unlimited families/members and 4 estimated users with optional check-in. Complete includes 8 estimated users, check-in, email, unlimited texting (1,000/month), website, app (50GB), and livestreaming (25 hours/month).

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PastorsLine: Where can I find Pastorsline pricing information?

The landing page references a Text In Church pricing page for actual pricing tiers and costs. Customers should visit that page or contact the company directly for current rates.

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Servant Keeper: Is there phone and email support included?

Yes, both Core and Complete plans include phone, email, and chat support. The Complete plan also offers preferred payment processing rates and premium onboarding with a Kick-off Call.

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