Planning Center

Church management software for membership databases, groups, events, check-ins, giving and service planning.

NGO, society & cooperative softwareFree plan

Starting price: Free plan
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.3; transparency & India fit

What is Planning Center?

Planning Center is ngo, society & cooperative software from Planning Center, based in Carlsbad, USA. Church management software for membership databases, groups, events, check-ins, giving and service planning.

Software for non-profits, housing societies and cooperatives covers donor and grant management, 80G-compliant receipts, member billing and maintenance collection, visitor management and accounting under the relevant statutes.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

+Free plan available
+Prices published openly on the official pricing page
+Developer API documented on the official site
+Integrations directory on the official site
+States SOC 2, GDPR compliance

What to watch out for

−Prices listed in USD, not Indian rupees

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Planning Center at a glance

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Planning Center features

As listed on Planning Center's official website.

Built-in ways to participate
Make it unmistakably yours
Improved Custom closed group message
New Require approval for new events
New Pre-fill an announcement from Registrations, Calendar, and more
New Manage your login settings from the Services app
New Search and Recently Visited on Mobile
Improved Campus field in attendance export
Improved Services admins can now direct message all volunteers
New Support for Brother 1201 labels
New Groups resources widget

What customers say about Planning Center

Testimonials published on Planning Center's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.

“I have been Planning Center user for over a decade, but I am now in a new setting and starting a small new church on the software . We will use it minimally at first, but expand as time goes on . Thank you very much for your service. Your product is amazing.” Source

“Our previous software was frustrating and expensive. Support took days and the people were always sleazy and about the sale, while Planning Center support takes minutes and the people are all fabulous.” Source

“We have saved a significant amount of money on the platform and on fees, especially for ACH transactions.” Source

Planning Center pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Planning Center charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on planningcenter.com.

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Specifications

Category: NGO, society & cooperative software
Vendor: Planning Center
Headquarters: Carlsbad, USA
Founded: Not published
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Planning Center — frequently asked questions

Where is the Planning Center login page?+

Planning Center's login is at https://www.planningcenter.com/changelog/services/new-manage-your-login-settings-from-the-services-app?ref=blog, linked from its official website.

How much does Planning Center cost?+

Planning Center publishes its plans at https://www.planningcenter.com/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Is Planning Center secure and compliant?+

Planning Center's official site states SOC 2, GDPR compliance.

What is Planning Center?+

Planning Center is ngo, society & cooperative software by Planning Center. Church management software for membership databases, groups, events, check-ins, giving and service planning.

How much does Planning Center cost?+

Planning Center has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Planning Center offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Planning Center offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Planning Center made in India?+

No. Planning Center is developed by Planning Center in Carlsbad, USA.

Who is Planning Center best suited for?+

Planning Center suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for ngo, society & cooperative software.

What are the best alternatives to Planning Center?+

Popular alternatives in ngo, society & cooperative software include GiveIndia, Ketto, Milaap. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Planning Center deployed?+

Planning Center is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.