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Head-to-head · Church Check-In Software

ChurchSuite vs Passport

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score ChurchSuite #4 in Church Check-In Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit ChurchSuite
Passport #8 in Church Check-In Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Passport

ChurchSuite leads on 0 checks, Passport on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreChurchSuite · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Passport
  • Most featuresPassport · 6 of 6

ChurchSuite scores higher on our rubric for church check-in software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

ChurchSuite is the better fit for churches needing check-in plus ministry operations. Passport is the better fit for budget-conscious churches wanting visitor follow-up.

  • ChurchSuite fits best

    Churches needing check-in plus ministry operations

  • Passport fits best

    Budget-conscious churches wanting visitor follow-up

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Side by side

Feature ChurchSuite 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Passport 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #4 in Church Check-In Software #8 in Church Check-In Software
Best for Churches needing check-in plus ministry operations Budget-conscious churches wanting visitor follow-up
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $5.60/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features ChurchSuite 0/6 · Passport 6/6
Badge printing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Family linking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Safety alerts Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Digital badges Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance reports Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-site support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Check-in modes Not checked yet Both
Our review
Pros
  • Combines children’s check-in with 10 church management modules
  • Supports web, iOS and Android access for churches and members
  • Includes groups, volunteer rotas, messaging, giving and room bookings
  • Kiosk and staff check-in with secure pickup and SMS paging
  • Visitor capture, follow-up journeys, messaging, and attendance history
  • Annual plans support multi-site teams, exports, and retention analytics
Cons
  • Integrations are limited to Google Calendar and iCal
  • The complete feature set requires the $56 monthly Suite plan
  • Pricing varies by region, currency and applicable VAT
  • Broader church management software rather than check-in only
  • Automated messaging and dedicated phone numbers cost extra
  • Advanced multi-site features start on the Pro plan
Our verdict

ChurchSuite is web-based church management software for churches and charities that need more than children’s check-in alone. Its modules cover contact and member database management, events, children’s ministry, small groups, volunteer…

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Passport combines children's check-in, attendance tracking, visitor capture, follow-up, and member engagement for small and mid-sized churches. It supports kiosk registration, manual staff check-in from an admin dashboard, room assignment,…

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  1. ChurchSuiteChurch Check-In Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. PassportChurch Check-In Software 8.430-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ChurchSuite — where it wins

    • Combines children’s check-in with 10 church management modules
    • Supports web, iOS and Android access for churches and members
    • Includes groups, volunteer rotas, messaging, giving and room bookings

    Where it doesn't

    • Integrations are limited to Google Calendar and iCal
    • The complete feature set requires the $56 monthly Suite plan
    • Pricing varies by region, currency and applicable VAT

  • Passport — where it wins

    • Kiosk and staff check-in with secure pickup and SMS paging
    • Visitor capture, follow-up journeys, messaging, and attendance history
    • Annual plans support multi-site teams, exports, and retention analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Broader church management software rather than check-in only
    • Automated messaging and dedicated phone numbers cost extra
    • Advanced multi-site features start on the Pro plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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