One Church Software vs. Planning Center: Church management software
See what makes One Church Software so special and why churches are switching daily to our platform.
One Church Software
Here's what sets us apart from Planning Center Online
- Groups
Groups: Unmatched Flexibility with One Church Software
One Church Software offers unparalleled flexibility when it comes to creating and managing groups. With our customizable group types and categories, churches have the freedom to define groups however they see fit. Whether it’s a group for First-Time Guests, Newsletter Subscribers, or any other unique category, you can create and organize groups in a way that fits your church’s needs.
Planning Center Online, on the other hand, is limited to a rigid group structure that primarily focuses on “small groups” and doesn’t support varied group classifications.
Why One Church Software is Better:
- Customizable group types for any purpose.
- Flexible categorization that suits different church ministries.
- Check-In Customization
Check-In Customization: Total Control with One Church Software
With One Church Software, you have complete control over your check-in system. Want to limit check-in access to a specific group? It’s easy. For example, you can ensure only members of the “Blue” group can check into a particular room, providing a more secure and tailored experience.
Planning Center Online lacks this level of customization. While they offer basic check-in features based on age, gender, or class, they don’t allow you to limit check-ins to specific groups, which can be a significant drawback for churches with varied needs.
Why One Church Software is Better:
- Full control over check-in based on custom group designations.
- Greater security and flexibility for your church’s needs.
- Accounting
Accounting: Complete Financial Management with One Church Software
One Church Software offers a robust Fund Accounting system that empowers churches to manage their finances with clarity and precision. Our accounting solution supports fund allocation, making it easier to track income and expenses across different categories. This helps ensure accountability and transparency in your church’s financial operations.
In contrast, Planning Center Online lacks an accounting solution entirely, forcing churches to rely on third-party integrations or manual processes.
Why One Church Software is Better:
- Integrated fund accounting for full financial management.
- Clear, organized financial dashboards for easy monitoring.
- Advanced reporting features to make data-driven decisions.
- Customer Support
Customer Support: Real-Time Help When You Need It
One Church Software offers exceptional customer support, ensuring you always have a real person available to assist you via chat or phone. We understand the importance of quick, reliable support to keep your church running smoothly.
Planning Center Online only offers email support, which can lead to delays and frustration when issues arise.
Why One Church Software is Better:
- Real-time support through chat or phone.
- Faster resolution of any questions or issues.
- Customized Onboarding
Customized Onboarding: Personalized Help from Day One
When you choose One Church Software, you’re not left to figure things out on your own. We provide comprehensive data migration services and personalized, one-on-one Zoom training sessions to ensure your team is equipped to use the platform effectively.
In contrast, Planning Center Online only sends an email, leaving you to manage the setup and configuration by yourself.
Why One Church Software is Better:
- Hands-on onboarding with personalized training.
- Expert assistance in migrating your church’s data
- Disconnected Products
Disconnected Products: Seamless Integration with One Church Software
Unlike Planning Center Online, which requires multiple web apps for different church management tasks, One Church Software provides a fully integrated suite of tools. All your church’s data and functionality live under one roof, allowing for a more cohesive and streamlined experience.
Why One Church Software is Better:
- No need for multiple logins or disconnected systems.
- A single platform that integrates all church operations
- Fully Branded App
Fully Branded App: Stand Out in the App Store
With One Church Software, we offer the option for your congregation to have a fully branded mobile app that showcases your church’s unique identity. Your app will stand out in the app store, helping you build a stronger connection with your community. organize groups in a way that fits your church’s needs.
Planning Center Online only provides a “container app,” which means your church is listed among many others, diluting your brand’s impact.
Why One Church Software is Better:
- Fully branded app that highlights your church’s identity.
- Greater visibility and connection with your congregation.
- Query Builder & Reporting Tools
Query Builder & Reporting Tools: Instant Insights with One Church Software
One Church Software includes powerful, user-friendly reporting tools, including a customizable query builder. Run ad-hoc reports on your church’s data and gain real-time insights to help you make informed decisions faster. You can even schedule reports to be sent automatically, saving time and improving efficiency.
Planning Center Online lacks robust reporting tools, making it harder to gain valuable insights into your church’s operations
Why One Church Software is Better:
- Lightning-fast reporting and query-building tools.
- Pre-built specialty reports like lapse donors or attendance.
- Scheduled reports for automatic delivery.
- Multi-Campus Functionality
Multi-Campus Functionality: Organize Your Church with Ease
One Church Software provides an organic structure for managing multiple campuses, allowing you to easily organize and segment your database by campus. This makes it simple to track and manage your church’s growth across different locations.
Unfortunately, Planning Center Online does not offer an organic multi-campus feature which limits scalability for churches with multiple locations. PCO does offer a version of multi-campus functionality allowing users to create categories for people, events and rooms but these categories are isolated to each of their different modules and are not linked together.
Why One Church Software is Better:
- Effortless management of multiple campuses.
- Streamlined organization for churches with multiple locations.
- Advanced Settings for Administrators
Advanced Settings for Administrators: Full Control Over Permissions with One Church Software
One Church Software offers an extensive range of permissions and access controls for administrators, ensuring that only the right people have the right level of access to sensitive information. Whether you’re managing a large team or need specific roles to have restricted access, our advanced settings give you complete control over who can see, edit, and manage your church’s data. This level of customization helps maintain security and ensures smooth operations.
On the other hand, Planning Center Online offers limited granularity in permissions, which can lead to frustrations for churches that require more precise control over user access. This lack of flexibility can hinder efficiency, especially for churches with multiple staff members or specific security needs.
Why One Church Software is Better:
- Granular control over administrator permissions.
- Customizable access settings to fit your church’s unique structure.
- Enhanced security and efficient team management.
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- Prompt response for any issue related to software tools
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