ChurchSoftware Two-Way Texting vs PureSMS
ChurchSoftware Two-Way Texting
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| Figure | ChurchSoftware Two-Way Texting | PureSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Nonprofit Text Messaging Software | 7.5 (#19) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Contact management | Contacts can be organized into ministries, small groups, volunteer groups, or teams. | Contacts can be stored and separated into marketing lists. |
| Messaging | Churches can text individuals or groups and receive direct replies without using a do-not-reply number. | The portal supports individual, bulk, and mail-merged SMS, plus scheduled messages. |
| Scheduling | Texts can be scheduled for upcoming events, service times, or volunteer needs. | Users can schedule messages for a specified date and time. |
| Support | The maker says it typically replies to contact-form messages within 1–2 business days. | PureSMS says 56% of support requests are solved within 15 minutes and 68% within 30 minutes, seven days a week, without paid support tiers. |
Plans
PureSMS
- AccountFree
- Charity rate$2.35, paid once
- Pay-as-you-go SMS$2.80, paid once
- Standard pay-as-you-go$2.80, paid once
- Virtual Mobile Number$10 a month
In their own words
ChurchSoftware Two-Way Texting
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