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At a Glance
Church Community Builder
Church Community Builder
Star Rating
(83)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Planning Center Calendar
Planning Center Calendar
Star Rating
(20)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Managed Rooms Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Church Community Builder excels in its "Volunteer Management" features, allowing for detailed "Volunteer Profiles" and "Volunteer Scheduling," which many find essential for organizing church activities effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that Planning Center Calendar shines in "Event Planning," with a user-friendly interface that simplifies the process of scheduling and managing church events, making it a favorite among users who prioritize ease of use.
  • G2 users highlight that Church Community Builder offers robust "Donor Management" tools, including "Donation Management" and "Pledge Tracking," which are crucial for churches looking to enhance their fundraising efforts.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Planning Center Calendar provides superior "Congregation Communication" features, with options for mass messaging and engagement tools that help keep the community informed and connected.
  • Reviewers say that Church Community Builder's "CRM Integration" is a standout feature, allowing for seamless management of member data and interactions, which is particularly beneficial for churches with large congregations.
  • Users report that Planning Center Calendar's "Mobile Application" is highly rated for its accessibility, enabling users to manage events and communicate with members on the go, which is a significant advantage for tech-savvy congregations.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Church Community Builder
No pricing available
Planning Center Calendar
One Managed Room
Free
1 Managed Rooms Per Month
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Free Trial
Church Community Builder
No trial information available
Planning Center Calendar
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
77
9.0
17
Ease of Use
7.5
77
8.2
17
Ease of Setup
7.3
44
8.0
10
Ease of Admin
7.4
46
9.2
10
Quality of Support
8.3
71
8.6
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
43
9.8
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
76
9.3
17
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Church Community Builder
Church Community Builder
Planning Center Calendar
Planning Center Calendar
Church Community Builder and Planning Center Calendar are categorized as Church Management
Unique Categories
Church Community Builder
Church Community Builder is categorized as Volunteer Management and Donor Management
Planning Center Calendar
Planning Center Calendar has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Church Community Builder
Church Community Builder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.2%
Planning Center Calendar
Planning Center Calendar
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Church Community Builder
Church Community Builder
Religious Institutions
73.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
18.1%
Marketing and Advertising
2.4%
Consumer Services
2.4%
Higher Education
1.2%
Other
2.4%
Planning Center Calendar
Planning Center Calendar
Religious Institutions
78.9%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Accounting
5.3%
Other
0.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Church Community Builder
Church Community Builder
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
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Verified User in Religious Institutions

Members can join groups within Church Community Builder to receive communication focused just to those members. They can also access files and calendars based on their interests.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Religious Institutions

Customer service has gone drastically downhill since Pushpay took it over, as has all of the updates. I used to get a 24 hour response to a question, and it is now taking weeks to get a response--and when there is one it is clear they haven't fully read and...

Planning Center Calendar
Planning Center Calendar
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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Eric B.
Verified User in Religious Institutions

Ease of being able to log in to see what resources are available and which ones have been reserved. I can log in, go to the date that I am interested in and see which resources (rooms, media, fleet vehicles, etc) are already reserved for that date.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Julie J.
JJ
Julie J.
Verified User

The requirement to add a location on a event registration/reservation.

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