Arbor vs WatuChurch
Arbor
goarbor.orgWatuChurch
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| Figure | Arbor | WatuChurch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.83/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Spec score · Small Group Management Software | 9.3 (#1) | 7.3 (#33) |
| Church administration | A Church plan supports up to 10 groups across Arbor and Arbor Youth with administrative oversight. | Other features include attendance, events, assets and inventory, prayer requests, visitor management, cell groups, document storage, and project management. |
| Purpose | Arbor supports daily Christian discipleship for individuals, groups, and group leaders. | WatuChurch is a church management system built for African churches to manage members, finances, tithes, SMS, attendance and reporting. |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] as its contact email. | All plans include setup, training, and ongoing WhatsApp or email support; Standard adds priority phone support, while Professional includes a dedicated account manager and 24/7 support. |
Plans
Arbor
- FreeFree
- Leader$7.99 a month
- Leader monthly$7.99 a month
- Church$49.99 a month
- Church monthly$49.99 a month
- Leader annual$69.99 a year
- Church annual$499.99 a year
WatuChurch
- Basic Package$20 a year
- Standard Package$48 a year
- Professional Package$100 a year
In their own words
Arbor
Arbor is a Christian discipleship app for individuals, groups, and group leaders on Android and iOS. Its Daily Walk connects a Bible verse and reflection with a practical step; the app also includes a Bible, reading plans, a prayer journal, daily challenges, and streaks. Groups can use chat, a shared prayer wall, Group Pulse, a shared Daily Walk, and accountability circles. Leaders can create groups, schedule gatherings, send reminders, and prepare custom studies and reading plans. Arbor GO connects groups with community needs, supports service coordination, and records completed projects in God at Work. Churches and nonprofits can submit needs, and each submission is reviewed before it reaches users. Arbor Youth offers students daily faith features and group chat, plus tools for youth leaders; its Android app is described as coming soon. Solo users and group members can use Arbor free, while the group leader subscribes. Leader plans include up to 15 members; Church plans support up to 10 groups, with 25 members per group or 35 for Youth. Monthly plans cost $7.99 a month and $49.99 a month; annual plans cost $69.99 a year and $499.99 a year, respectively. Paid plans include a 30-day free trial.
WatuChurch
WatuChurch has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.