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ChurchPlanner
Integrated church service and ministry planning platform
As of 1 September 2026, ChurchPlanner has a free plan and paid plans start at 9.99/month. ChurchPlanner combines sermon notes, hymn/song selection, and volunteer scheduling in one platform. Softwr lists it under Religion. ChurchPlanner is made by ChurchPlanner Solutions, launched in 2015, available on Web, Android.
Overview
What ChurchPlanner does
ChurchPlanner combines sermon notes, hymn/song selection, and volunteer scheduling in one platform. Collaborative planning tools for worship teams and church staff. Cloud-based with real-time synchronization and mobile access.
What people use it for
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
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Where it falls short
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- Limited to basic church management functions; lacks financial/giving analysis compared to full suites
- No built-in website or membership portal included in pricing
- Mobile app limited to Android; limited iOS functionality
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What people choose instead of ChurchPlanner
Each pairing was judged by two reviewers asking whether a buyer would genuinely weigh the two against each other. The ones that failed were deleted rather than published.
- CChurchPlannervsBreeze
Breeze: Simple church management software focusing on member directory, check-in, giving, and basic attendance tracking.
- CChurchPlannervsChurch Community Builder
Church Community Builder: Church community platform with member engagement, giving, event coordination, and communication tools.
- CChurchPlannervsLogos Bible Software
Logos Bible Software: Digital Bible study and sermon preparation tool with extensive resources, commentary, and note organization for pastors.
- CChurchPlannervsPlanning Center
Planning Center: Comprehensive church operations platform with services planning, attendance, giving, groups, and volunteer scheduling.
Pricing
What ChurchPlanner costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Up to 15 contacts
- Unlimited trial period
- No credit card required
- Basic member management
Premium
$9.99 /mo
- Up to 80 contacts
- Service planning and volunteer scheduling
- Attendance tracking
- Email reminders
Pro
$19.99 /mo
- Unlimited contacts
- All Premium features
- SMS and email reminders
- Advanced reporting
Capabilities
Features
Service Planning
Team Collaboration
Volunteer Scheduling
Song Selection
Planning Center
Integration with Planning Center
Music Databases
Integration with Music Databases
Calendar Systems
Integration with Calendar Systems
Email Notifications
Integration with Email Notifications
Web support
Available on Web
IOS support
Available on iOS
Android support
Available on Android
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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How much does ChurchPlanner cost?
ChurchPlanner has a free tier with up to 15 contacts indefinitely (no credit card required), Premium at $9.99 CAD/month (up to 80 contacts), and Pro at $19.99 CAD/month (unlimited contacts with SMS reminders).
SourceDoes ChurchPlanner include worship planning?
Yes. ChurchPlanner includes worship planning with service order building, ministry team scheduling, and support for chord charts in ChordPro format.
SourceCan volunteers get automated reminders?
Yes. ChurchPlanner sends automated SMS and email reminders to volunteers before services, reducing no-shows on the Pro plan.
SourceIs attendance tracking included?
Yes. ChurchPlanner includes attendance tracking from any device with trend analysis and follow-up flagging capabilities.
SourceCan I export my church data?
Yes. ChurchPlanner emphasizes data ownership and allows users to export their information anytime without restrictions.
SourceBehind it
Who makes ChurchPlanner
- Company
- ChurchPlanner Solutions
- Based in
- California, USA
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Compare ChurchPlanner with
- Planning Center
- Breeze
- Logos Bible Software
- ChurchTrac
- Church Community Builder
- EasyWorship
- Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Praise.com
- Servant Keeper
- MediaShout
- ProPresenter
- Quelea
- Realm
- SecureGive
- SermonAudio
- ShelbyNext Membership
- Planning Center Services
- Servant Keeper
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