ChurchTools vs Connection Card Pro Check-Ins
ChurchTools
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Connection Card Pro Check-Ins
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| Figure | ChurchTools | Connection Card Pro Check-Ins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Spec score · Church Scheduling Software | 8.4 (#9) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Headquarters | Karlsruhe, Germany | Winter Park, Colorado, United States |
| Integrations | Official integrations include ALPHA Bookstore, CCLI SongSelect, SongBeamer, OpenSong, ProPresenter, CM Telecom, Optigem, Nextcloud, MailChimp, CleverReach, MailJet, LimeSurvey and Evangelische Termine. | Connection Card Pro can connect to Mailchimp to export contacts and to Slack to send crew notifications and updates to channels. |
| Support | Free dedicated support is included in all ChurchTools packages, with help pages, a forum, a blog and a contact form. | The maker describes human support and lists online help and sales phone support at 1-888-777-0928. |
Plans
ChurchTools
- Package XS$39 a month
- Package S$59 a month
- Package M$99 a month
- Package L$159 a month
- Package XL$249 a month
- Package XXL$399 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
ChurchTools
ChurchTools is church management software with modules for people, groups, posts, calendars, resources, events, wiki, check-in, chat, Sync and finances. It is designed for Christian churches and congregations of different denominations and sizes, from church plants to multi-site churches. Each package includes unlimited groups, calendars, events, wiki sites, chats, check-ins and reports, as well as a church app, 5 GB of storage, integrations, an open API, a writing assistant, ChurchTools Academy and email support. The service has web access and Android and iOS apps; the mobile app can be signed into several installations at once. ChurchTools lists more than 800 REST API endpoints, with API access free of charge. Packages start at $39 a month, billed monthly, with a 30-day trial and no free plan. Package XS allows 100 people, no additional campuses, 10 resources and 20 rosters. The service was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany.
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.