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Head-to-head · Worship Planning Software

OnStage vs Planning by WorshipTools

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score OnStage #1 in Worship Planning Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit OnStage
Planning by WorshipTools #3 in Worship Planning Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit WorshipTools

OnStage leads on 0 checks, Planning by WorshipTools on 0, and 6 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 scoreOnStage · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOnStage · 5 of 5

OnStage scores higher on our rubric for worship planning software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

OnStage is the better fit for teams needing full-featured mobile planning. Planning by WorshipTools is the better fit for teams using connected worship tools.

  • OnStage fits best

    Teams needing full-featured mobile planning

  • Planning by WorshipTools fits best

    Teams using connected worship tools

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Side by side

Feature OnStage 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Planning by WorshipTools 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Worship Planning Software #3 in Worship Planning Software
Best for Teams needing full-featured mobile planning Teams using connected worship tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OnStage 5/5 · Planning by WorshipTools 4/5
Service templates ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Participant assignments ✓ ✓
Volunteer scheduling ✓ ✓
Service calendar ✓ ✓
Team notifications ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile access Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Service templates cover setlists, people, and reminders
  • Song library supports lyrics, chords, PDFs, audio, and transposition
  • Web and mobile access includes offline use for live services
  • 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
  • Google Calendar synchronization is available on mobile platforms
  • Pricing scales by member cap across monthly team plans
  • Its focus is worship planning rather than broad church administration
  • 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

OnStage is a worship service-planning and team-management app for churches, worship teams, volunteers, and church administrators. It brings service events, setlists, reusable templates, participant assignments, volunteer availability,…

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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. OnStageWorship Planning Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Planning by WorshipToolsWorship Planning Software 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OnStage — where it wins

    • Service templates cover setlists, people, and reminders
    • Song library supports lyrics, chords, PDFs, audio, and transposition
    • Web and mobile access includes offline use for live services

    Where it doesn't

    • Google Calendar synchronization is available on mobile platforms
    • Pricing scales by member cap across monthly team plans
    • Its focus is worship planning rather than broad church administration

  • 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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