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PastorsLine vs TouchPoint

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PastorsLine

Religion

Text messaging and communication platform for churches

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On request
Rated
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TouchPoint

Religion

Enterprise church management software with integrated giving

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PastorsLine no pricing details published on main landing page; TouchPoint starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier
  • They diverge on capability: PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, TouchPoint covers Membership Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PastorsLine and TouchPoint actually diverge.

Attributes where PastorsLine and TouchPoint differ
AttributePastorsLineTouchPoint
Founded20051998

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 TouchPoint

  • Membership Management
  • Online Giving
  • Volunteer Management
  • Accounting Software
  • Fund Accounting
  • Business Rules Engine

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 TouchPoint
  • Text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guestsnot TouchPoint
  • Group texting tied to church management system contactsnot TouchPoint

TouchPoint

  • Member managementnot PastorsLine
  • Donation trackingnot PastorsLine
  • Event planningnot PastorsLine
  • Volunteer schedulingnot PastorsLine
  • Communicationnot 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

TouchPoint

  • Starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier

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

TouchPoint

On request
  • Standard$199/month
    • Core modules
    • Up to 500 members
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • All modules
    • Unlimited members
    • Custom integration

Which should you pick?

Choose PastorsLine if

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

Choose TouchPoint if

  • You need membership management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want online giving.
TouchPoint review

Questions people ask

Is PastorsLine or TouchPoint better?
Neither clearly leads. PastorsLine starts at On request and TouchPoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PastorsLine or TouchPoint?
PastorsLine starts at On request and TouchPoint at On request.
Does PastorsLine or TouchPoint 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 TouchPoint is typically brought in for.
What can PastorsLine do that TouchPoint cannot?
PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Email Integration, Contact Management, Scheduling. TouchPoint covers Membership Management, Online Giving, Volunteer Management, Accounting Software. 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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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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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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