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Head-to-head · Worship Planning Software

Assemblea vs Planning

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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 #6 in Worship Planning Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Planning

Assemblea leads on 1 check, Planning on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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
  • Lowest starting pricePlanning · $15/mo
  • Free planonly Assemblea
  • Free trialonly Planning

Assemblea scores higher on our rubric for worship planning software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Assemblea offers free plan; Planning doesn't. Planning is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $19/mo.

Assemblea is the better fit for churches needing detailed service and rota planning. Planning is the better fit for teams needing broad music integrations.

  • Assemblea fits best

    Churches needing detailed service and rota planning

  • Planning fits best

    Teams needing broad music integrations

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Side by side

Feature Assemblea 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Planning 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Worship Planning Software #6 in Worship Planning Software
Best for Churches needing detailed service and rota planning Teams needing broad music integrations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo $15/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Assemblea 3/5 · Planning 3/5
Service templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Participant assignments ✓ ✓
Volunteer scheduling ✓ ✓
Service calendar ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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
  • Drag-and-drop service planning with notes, song imports, and recurring workflows
  • Volunteer scheduling, availability management, substitutes, and assignment notifications
  • Integrations with SongSelect, Proclaim, OnSong, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon
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
  • No general free plan
  • Planner limits apply on Solo, Deluxe, and Premium tiers
  • No AI features
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 is cloud-based worship planning software for churches and ministry teams coordinating services, worship teams, volunteers, and service materials. Its workspace combines a drag-and-drop worship-flow editor with service notes, song…

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  1. AssembleaWorship Planning Software 9.2Free plan
  2. PlanningWorship Planning Software 8.730-day trial

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 — where it wins

    • Drag-and-drop service planning with notes, song imports, and recurring workflows
    • Volunteer scheduling, availability management, substitutes, and assignment notifications
    • Integrations with SongSelect, Proclaim, OnSong, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon

    Where it doesn't

    • No general free plan
    • Planner limits apply on Solo, Deluxe, and Premium tiers
    • No AI features

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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