Planning vs Vestry
Planning
app.worshipplanning.comVestry
getvestry.comSide by side
| Figure | Planning | Vestry |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Worship Planning Software | 7.9 (#11) | 7.5 (#18) |
| Purpose | Planning is cloud-based software for organizing and communicating about worship services. | Vestry helps worship leaders choose and sequence songs around theological content and the worship posture a song invites. |
| Service planning | Its drag-and-drop worship flow editor lets users plan service details, add or import songs, upload files, and add notes. | All plans include unlimited services and service templates, and the homepage says Vestry offers 23 starter worship journeys plus custom journeys. |
| Trial | The free trial lasts 30 days and requires no credit card, commitment, or obligation. | The first 14 days are free with no credit card up front; the FAQ says published services remain accessible after the trial, while the full catalog becomes part of a paid subscription after day 14. |
Plans
In their own words
Planning
Planning is cloud software for organizing worship services and coordinating the people involved. Its drag-and-drop worship flow editor holds service details, songs, uploaded files, and notes. Teams can schedule individuals or groups according to availability and qualifications, then notify volunteers by email, text, or Facebook. The song organizer supports searching, filtering, sharing, importing, exporting, performance history, and more than 20 information fields. Every plan includes unlimited file storage, with access controlled by the team leader. Planning runs on Android, iOS, and the web; its mobile web app works on most tablets and smartphones without an app download. Listed integrations include SongSelect, Church Community Builder, Faithlife Proclaim, OnSong, LifeWay Worship, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon, with integration types varying. Solo costs $15 a month, billed monthly, for one planner and unlimited helper accounts, teams, services, and storage.