ChMeetings vs Connection Card Pro Check-Ins
ChMeetings
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| Figure | ChMeetings | Connection Card Pro Check-Ins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Spec score · Church Scheduling Software | 9.4 (#1) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Headquarters | Great Neck, New York, United States | Winter Park, Colorado, United States |
| Integrations | Named integrations include Stripe, PayPal, BlueSnap, Paystack, Mailchimp, Twilio, SMS Global, Clickatell, Eazismspro, Bulk SMS Nigeria, Zeffy and Zapier. | Connection Card Pro can connect to Mailchimp to export contacts and to Slack to send crew notifications and updates to channels. |
| Security | The maker says ChMeetings runs on Microsoft Azure, stores customer data in the United States, encrypts data at rest and in transit, and backs up data daily; customers cannot select a data residency region. | The maker says it follows PCI DSS guidelines, does not store donors’ card and account details on its servers, and uses SSL encryption for data transfers. |
| Support | Support is included on every plan and is offered by phone, live chat, email, support ticket, and help center; the maker also offers free onboarding and training. | The maker describes human support and lists online help and sales phone support at 1-888-777-0928. |
Plans
ChMeetings
- FreeFree
- V. Small$12 a month
- Small$25 a month
- Medium$40 a month
- Large$50 a month
- Unlimited$60 a month
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
ChMeetings
ChMeetings is a church management platform for member records, giving, communication, events, accounting and worship planning. It supports member profiles, bulk and group management, and online or printable directories. Churches can record contributions made online or offline, run pledge campaigns, and export or print donation statements. Event tools cover free and paid events, attendance, volunteer scheduling, QR and child check-in, and name-tag printing. Worship planning includes service orders, a song library and scheduling for worship team roles. Accounting tools support fund tracking, bank transaction syncing, budgets, financial reports and check printing. The mobile app is available on Android and iOS; desktop access is through a browser or an optional desktop app. The free plan covers 50 people and 50 donations per month. Paid plans start at $12 a month for 100 people, with larger plans up to unlimited people. Support is included on every plan, and free onboarding and training are offered. Customer data is stored in the United States, with no customer choice of data region. ChMeetings launched in 2018 and is brought to users by Jios Apps Inc.
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.