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Head-to-head · Worship Planning Software

Assemblea vs Planning by WorshipTools

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Assemblea #2 in Worship Planning Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Assemblea
Planning by WorshipTools #3 in Worship Planning Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit WorshipTools

Assemblea leads on 0 checks, Planning by WorshipTools on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAssemblea · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPlanning by WorshipTools · 4 of 5

Assemblea scores higher on our rubric for worship planning software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Assemblea is the better fit for churches needing detailed service and rota planning. Planning by WorshipTools is the better fit for teams using connected worship tools.

  • Assemblea fits best

    Churches needing detailed service and rota planning

  • Planning by WorshipTools fits best

    Teams using connected worship tools

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Side by side

Feature Assemblea 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Planning by WorshipTools 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Worship Planning Software #3 in Worship Planning Software
Best for Churches needing detailed service and rota planning Teams using connected worship tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $19/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 7 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Assemblea 3/5 · Planning by WorshipTools 4/5
Service templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Participant assignments ✓ ✓
Volunteer scheduling ✓ ✓
Service calendar ✓ ✓
Team notifications Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile access Not checked yet Both
Our review
Pros
  • Detailed orders of service with songs, readings, timings and assignees
  • Volunteer rotas include clash and availability-block detection
  • Printable A4 run sheets plus public calendar and iCal feed
  • Free tier includes unlimited services and songs
  • Scheduling, reminders, calendars, and team messaging in one app
  • Syncs with Presenter, Charts, SongSelect, and rehearsal tools
Cons
  • Web-only access, with no listed desktop or mobile apps
  • Free plan is limited to churches with up to 50 members
  • Paid plan highlights list the same core features as the free plan
  • Free plan limits storage to 500 MB
  • Free plan supports 10 users and 15 items per service
  • Advanced permissions and simultaneous Presenter sessions require Pro Plus
Our verdict

Assemblea combines church administration with detailed worship and service planning. It is aimed at pastors, office staff, volunteers and congregations that need shared orders of service, member records, events, attendance, finances,…

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Planning by WorshipTools is a web and mobile application for churches and worship teams. It brings service orders, songs, slides, scripture, notes, volunteer assignments, calendars, reminders, and team messaging into one workspace. Teams…

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  1. AssembleaWorship Planning Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Planning by WorshipToolsWorship Planning Software 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Assemblea — where it wins

    • Detailed orders of service with songs, readings, timings and assignees
    • Volunteer rotas include clash and availability-block detection
    • Printable A4 run sheets plus public calendar and iCal feed

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access, with no listed desktop or mobile apps
    • Free plan is limited to churches with up to 50 members
    • Paid plan highlights list the same core features as the free plan

  • Planning by WorshipTools — where it wins

    • Free tier includes unlimited services and songs
    • Scheduling, reminders, calendars, and team messaging in one app
    • Syncs with Presenter, Charts, SongSelect, and rehearsal tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits storage to 500 MB
    • Free plan supports 10 users and 15 items per service
    • Advanced permissions and simultaneous Presenter sessions require Pro Plus

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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