Software · head to head
PastorsLine vs Text In Church
PastorsLine
Software
Text messaging and communication platform for churches
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Text In Church
Software
SMS-based giving and engagement for churches
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: PastorsLine pastorsLine has joined the Text In Church family and its own pricing page now sells Text In Church plans instead of PastorsLine plans; 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: PastorsLine covers Email Integration, Text In Church covers Text Giving.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which PastorsLine and Text In Church actually diverge.
| Attribute | PastorsLine | Text In Church |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | SMS, Web |
| Founded | 2005 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), 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 PastorsLine
- Email Integration
- Contact Management
- Scheduling
- Email Services
- Contact Lists
- Mobile support
Only in Text In Church
- Text Giving
- Keyword-based Giving
- Real-time Alerts
- Payment Processing
- Reporting
- SMS support
Both cover
- SMS Messaging
- Church Management
- Analytics
- Web 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 Text In Church
- Text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guestsnot Text In Church
- Group texting tied to church management system contactsnot Text In Church
Text In Church
- Two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-upnot PastorsLine
- Digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitorsnot PastorsLine
- Automated reminder and welcome message workflows for church eventsnot PastorsLine
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
PastorsLine
On request- Starter$29/month
- SMS messaging
- Up to 1000 contacts
- Professional$99/month
- Advanced features
- Unlimited contacts
- Email integration
Text In Church
On request- Standard$49/month
- SMS giving
- Text messaging
- Premium$149/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose PastorsLine if
- You need email integration.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want contact management.
Choose Text In Church if
- You need text giving.
- You work on SMS, Web.
- You also want keyword-based giving.
Questions people ask
- Is PastorsLine or Text In Church better?
- Neither clearly leads. PastorsLine starts at On request and Text In Church at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, PastorsLine or Text In Church?
- PastorsLine starts at On request and Text In Church at On request.
- Does PastorsLine or Text In Church run on more platforms?
- PastorsLine runs on Web, Mobile. Text In Church runs on SMS, Web.
- 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 Text In Church is typically brought in for.
- What can PastorsLine do that Text In Church cannot?
- PastorsLine covers Email Integration, Contact Management, Scheduling, Email Services. Text In Church covers Text Giving, Keyword-based Giving, Real-time Alerts, Payment Processing. Both handle SMS Messaging, Church Management, Analytics, Web support.