ChurchSuite vs Instant Church Directory
ChurchSuite
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Instant Church Directory
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| Figure | ChurchSuite | Instant Church Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.50/mo | $8.32/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Church Directory Software | 9.0 (#3) | 7.8 (#28) |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include BulkSMS, GoCardless, Mailchimp, PayFast, Planning Center Online, podcast feeds, SAML2 SSO, Stripe and Twilio. | The product does not integrate with other church management software, but it supports CSV imports and photo uploads. |
| Purpose | ChurchSuite is a suite of interconnected products that helps organise and manage all aspects of church life. | The service lets organizations create and maintain an online photo membership directory and a printable directory PDF. |
| Security | ChurchSuite states that it uses UK AWS data centres, TLS in transit, encryption at rest, separate customer databases, access logging and annual CREST-approved penetration testing. | Member access uses verified email authentication, administrators can revoke access, and optional two-factor authentication is available. |
| Support | Support includes an online article library, email support, training videos, Q&A sessions and optional onsite training. | Support is primarily by email, and the company says it usually responds to help tickets within three business days. |
Plans
ChurchSuite
- Solo$15.50 a month
- Starter$33 a month
- Suite$56 a month
- BespokePriced on request
Instant Church Directory
- Standard Membership$9.99 a month
- Premium Membership$14.99 a month
- Standard Membership$99.80 a year
- Premium Membership$154.88 a year
In their own words
ChurchSuite
ChurchSuite is a set of connected products for organising church life, spanning contacts, children, bookings, small groups, rotas, calendars, giving, planning, attendance, and networks. Its Address Book module is required, powers the system, and stores adult contacts. Members can use My ChurchSuite to manage their details, sign up for events, join groups, handle rotas, and access church communications. The service is available in web browsers and through free Android and iOS apps. It also provides an API and Embed components with OAuth2 authentication for custom applications, plus integrations including BulkSMS, GoCardless, Mailchimp, PayFast, Planning Center Online, SAML2 SSO, Stripe, and Twilio. Stripe handles online card payments for event tickets, donations, and booking charges; ChurchSuite says it does not retain card details. Listed monthly plans for 0–99 active contacts are $15.50 for Address Book alone, $33.00 for Address Book plus two modules, and $56.00 for all ten modules. Larger-tier pricing is available on request. The monthly cost includes email support and access to support articles. Accounts include 2GB of file storage, with unlimited storage possible.
Instant Church Directory
Instant Church Directory has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.