Planning Center vs. Subsplash

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Planning Center
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Planning Center in Carlsbad offers modular church management applications, providing CRM, tithe management, event registration and attendance, and volunteer resource scheduling.
$14
per month
Subsplash
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
Subsplash in Seattle provides what they describe as a powerful solution that enables real, personal engagement in a mobile app for churches. The app is described by the vendor as a community’s new home for starting meaningful conversations, asking for prayer, and encouraging one another.
$0
per month
Pricing
Planning CenterSubsplash
Editions & Modules
Calendar
14+
per month
Check-ins
14+
per month
Giving
14+
per month
Groups
14+
per month
Registration
14+
per month
Services
14+
per month
Subsplash Giving
0 + 1.9-2.9% processing rates + $0.30 per transaction for cards
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Planning CenterSubsplash
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsPrices increase based on the number of members and attendees.
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Community Pulse
Planning CenterSubsplash
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User Ratings
Planning CenterSubsplash
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Planning CenterSubsplash
Likelihood to Recommend
Planning Center
Planning Center is incredibly helpful if you are in the business of putting on events, performances, or productions. In such situations, Planning Center will help you coordinate with a large group of people, clearly showing who is expected to do what during the order of a service. If you are planning a major event (a wedding service, a major birthday party, a work event, or any kind of production), Planning Center will foster both teamwork and clarity. The only scenario I can envision Planning Center not being helpful would be a more laissez-faire type of event, (like a "come and go" reception).
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Subsplash
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Pros
Planning Center
  • Volunteer Management
  • Scheduling
  • File Hosting
  • Communication tools
  • Automated reminders
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Subsplash
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Cons
Planning Center
  • Adding files to an item on a playlist can be hard to find outside of that set.
  • Previewing songs on import gives very limited info - can be hard to find the correct one.
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Support Rating
Planning Center
I've not needed to use Planning Center support. In the few instances that I would have thought would "require support," tips and notices popped up on screen letting me know what was happening. There are very VERY few issues that I've found with Planning Center. The interface has been intuitive and powerful, so I've not needed to use their support service.
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Alternatives Considered
Planning Center
At one point, I was presented with both Asana and Trello as helpful tools to facilitate teamwork and collaboration amongst a large group of people. However, when it comes to putting on productions/services/events, Planning Center just seemed to have everything we need. I have never really once given thought to moving on from Planning Center. I'm sure Asana and Trello have much to offer, and I did briefly consider the, but Planning Center (for what we needed) was a grand-slam, home run.
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Return on Investment
Planning Center
  • Planning Center Services has become an irreplaceable part of our Sunday gathering preparation
  • Planning Center Music Stand is an invaluable tool for rehearsal and performance of songs each week
  • Planning Center Giving helped us establish easy ways for folks to give online during COVID and beyond
  • Planning Center Registrations helped us navigate attendance issues during COVID, and has always been our go-to for gathering information for Events
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Subsplash
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ScreenShots

Subsplash Screenshots

Screenshot of Subsplash's church apps for discipleship with features that include live streaming, personalized on-demand media, in-app messaging, mobile giving, volunteer scheduling, in-app Bible and Bible reading plans, and events.Screenshot of Subsplash's mobile, web, & text giving for churches, available with no monthly fee.Screenshot of Subsplash's church media platform, which features live streaming with chat, end-to-end media workflow & publishing, personalized media recommendations, no ads or distractions, and analytics.Screenshot of The church website builder used to reach more people online, with publishing, automated SEO enhancements, modern & mobile-friendly designs, and seamless integration with giving and live streaming.Screenshot of The volunteer scheduling management app, where people can accept or decline volunteer requests, set availability, and see pending volunteer requests right inside the church app.Screenshot of Child Check-in offers families a trusted experience with check-in stations that include printers supported by AirPrint, and unique pin numbers for added security.