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PowerChurch Plus vs Servant Keeper

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PowerChurch Plus

Religion

Church management software with integrated giving and accounting

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Servant Keeper

Religion

Church scheduling and volunteer management software

From
$79.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PowerChurch Plus desktop PowerChurch Plus is a one time license at $445 rather than a subscription, with paid upgrades priced separately at $175; 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: PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management, Servant Keeper covers Volunteer Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PowerChurch Plus and Servant Keeper actually diverge.

Attributes where PowerChurch Plus and Servant Keeper differ
AttributePowerChurch PlusServant Keeper
Starting priceOn request$79.99/month
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded19892002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 PowerChurch Plus

  • Member Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Giving Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounting Software
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Integration
  • Data Management

Only in Servant Keeper

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

PowerChurch Plus

  • Desktop church management software for congregations that prefer a one time license over a subscriptionnot Servant Keeper

Servant Keeper

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

Where each one falls short

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

PowerChurch Plus

  • Desktop PowerChurch Plus is a one time license at $445 rather than a subscription, with paid upgrades priced separately at $175
  • PowerChurch Online's standard license covers only two concurrent users; each additional user costs $29 per month or $299 per year on top of the base subscription

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

PowerChurch Plus

On request
  • Basic$79/month
    • Core features
    • Up to 250 members
  • Complete$249/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced reports

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 PowerChurch Plus if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want attendance tracking.
PowerChurch Plus 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 PowerChurch Plus or Servant Keeper better?
Neither clearly leads. PowerChurch Plus 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, PowerChurch Plus or Servant Keeper?
PowerChurch Plus starts at On request and Servant Keeper at $79.99/month.
Does PowerChurch Plus or Servant Keeper run on more platforms?
PowerChurch Plus runs on Windows, Web. Servant Keeper runs on Web, Mobile.
What is PowerChurch Plus best used for?
PowerChurch Plus is most often used for desktop church management software for congregations that prefer a one time license over a subscription. Of those, desktop church management software for congregations that prefer a one time license over a subscription is not what Servant Keeper is typically brought in for.
What can PowerChurch Plus do that Servant Keeper cannot?
PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management, Attendance Tracking, Giving Management, Financial Reporting. Servant Keeper covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Skill Tracking. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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