Planning Center Services vs eSPACE Comparison

84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Planning Center Services

Church Management Software

4.8 169 user ratings

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78% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

eSPACE

Church Management Software

4.4 111 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Planning Center Services can help you schedule volunteers, create worship plans, and equip your team. Schedule people according to their specified preferences, block out dates, conflicts, and declined requests. Set the order and length of each item in the service so your team knows what to expect. Show your team which item is happening during the service, record timing, and chat. Help musicians practice songs in the right key by transposing chord charts and audio files. Musicians can listen to audio files, loop trick sections, or watch videos using the mobile app. Read more

eSPACE - The Most Comprehensive Suite of Event Scheduling And Facility Management Solutions: Event Scheduler, Event Registration, Work Order Management and HVAC Integration with Event Scheduler. Our web-based software reduces workload on your team so you can focus on your mission. With two core offerings and valuable add-ons, eSPACE helps you stay organized, plan ahead with confidence, and remove stress from your team. Create, assign, and track work orders with ease. Manage your inventory and equipment with eSPACE, including reordering thresholds and reminders when you are running low. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $14.00.

Free Trial Not Available
Starts at $49.00. Offers Free-forever plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

83%
Reviews

80%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

72%

78% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

72%
Reviews

79%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

72%

Features

Total Features	8 Features	4 Features
Common Features for All	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Media Library Helps in managing the videos, images, audio and as such other media files all in one place. Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals. + 5 More - Show Less	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Media Library Helps in managing the videos, images, audio and as such other media files all in one place. Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals. + 1 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.8/5 169 user ratings	4.4/5 111 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 85.8% Very Good 12.4% Average 1.8% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 53.2% Very Good 36.9% Average 7.2% Poor 1.8% Terrible 0.9%
User Sentiments	User-friendly interface, Efficient volunteer scheduling & management, Comprehensive service planning & organization, Extensive integrations with other platforms Mobile app functionality limitations, Confusing navigation, Lack of robust SMS/MMS features, Occasional glitches & bugs	Not Available
Review Summary	Users appreciate Planning Center Services' ease of use, comprehensive features, and excellent customer support. The intuitive interface makes it simple for churches to manage their events, volunteers, and finances. The software's robust capabilities, including online giving, live streaming, and mobile app integration, cater to the diverse needs of modern churches. Users also commend the exceptional support team for their promptness, knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile. Despite occasional glitches and a learning curve for new users, Planning Center Services remains a top choice for churches seeking a user-friendly and feature-rich church management solution.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $14.00.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $49.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Plan 1 $14.00 $14.00 per month Plan 2 $29.00 $29.00 per month Plan 3 $59.00 $59.00 per month Plan 4 $99.00 $99.00 per month Plan 5 $149.00 $149.00 per month Plan 6 $199.00 $199.00 per month	Deluxe (Event Scheduler) $50.00 $50.00 per month Premium (Event Scheduler) $100.00 $100.00 per month Ultimate (Event Scheduler) $150.00 $150.00 per month Deluxe (Work Order Management) $50.00 $50.00 per month Premium (Work Order Management) $100.00 $100.00 per month Ultimate (Work Order Management) $150.00 $150.00 per month Basic (Onboarding & Customer Care) Free Plus (Onboarding & Customer Care) $49.00 $49.00 per month
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