ACTS vs Connection Card Pro Check-Ins
ACTS
acts.sourceforge.netConnection Card Pro Check-Ins
connectioncardpro.comSide by side
| Figure | ACTS | Connection Card Pro Check-Ins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Spec score · Church Check-In Software | 8.2 (#11) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Support | The volunteer developers say they usually provide assistance by email and cannot offer full-time support. | The maker describes human support and lists online help and sales phone support at 1-888-777-0928. |
Plans
Connection Card Pro Check-Ins
- Ministry LiteFree
- Ministry Core$29 a month
- Ministry Core (pricing from September 26)$40 a month
- Ministry Plus$49 a month
- Ministry Plus (pricing from September 26)$70 a month
- Ministry Unlimited$99 a month
- Ministry Pro (pricing from September 26)$100 a month
- Ministry Unlimited (pricing from September 26)$150 a month
In their own words
Connection Card Pro Check-Ins
Connection Card Pro Check-Ins helps churches record attendance for children, students, and adults at services, classes, small groups, and events. Staff can check people in using a computer, tablet, or mobile app, or set up kiosks where people identify themselves with a plastic card, phone number, or photo. Attendance is recorded automatically. The system prints customizable name tags and optional parent pickup tags on supported Dymo and Brother printers, and produces reports for organizations, groups, services, events, or classifications. It provides a web interface for desktop, laptop, or tablet and apps for iOS and Android. Connections to Mailchimp support contact exports, while Slack can receive crew notifications and channel updates. The maker describes SSL encryption for data transfers, PCI DSS guideline compliance, backups across multiple secure data centers, and configurable roles covering more than 30 permission types. The free Ministry Lite plan is free and includes 250 contacts, three admin users, and 1 GB storage. Paid plans start at $29 a month; any plan can be tried free for 30 days without a credit card.