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Text In Church vs TouchPoint

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Text In Church

Religion

SMS-based giving and engagement for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TouchPoint

Religion

Enterprise church management software with integrated giving

From
On request
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: Text In Church text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium; 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: Text In Church covers Text Giving, TouchPoint covers Membership Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Text In Church and TouchPoint differ
AttributeText In ChurchTouchPoint
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSMS, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20091998

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 Text In Church

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

Only in TouchPoint

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Text In Church

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

TouchPoint

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

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

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 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

Choose TouchPoint if

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

Questions people ask

Is Text In Church or TouchPoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Text In Church starts at Free and TouchPoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Text In Church or TouchPoint?
Text In Church has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Text In Church and On request for TouchPoint.
Does Text In Church or TouchPoint run on more platforms?
Text In Church runs on SMS, Web. TouchPoint runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Text In Church for free?
Yes. Text In Church has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TouchPoint starts at On request.
What is Text In Church best used for?
Text In Church is most often used for two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-up, digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitors, automated reminder and welcome message workflows for church events. Of those, two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-up and digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitors are not what TouchPoint is typically brought in for.
What can Text In Church do that TouchPoint cannot?
Text In Church covers Text Giving, SMS Messaging, Keyword-based Giving, Real-time Alerts. TouchPoint covers Membership Management, Online Giving, Volunteer Management, Accounting Software. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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