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Head-to-head · Church Check-In Software

Passport vs B1 Checkin

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Passport #5 in Church Check-In Software 7.4/10 From $5.60/mo (annual) · 30-day trial ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Passport
B1 Checkin #8 in Church Check-In Software 7.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit B1 Checkin

Passport leads on 2 checks, B1 Checkin on 1, and 4 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 scorePassport · 7.4/10
  • Free planonly B1 Checkin
  • Most featuresPassport · 6 of 6

Passport scores higher on our rubric for church check-in software: 7.4 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

B1 Checkin offers free plan; Passport doesn't. On check-in modes, Passport gives you Both where B1 Checkin offers Kiosk. Passport offers digital badges; B1 Checkin doesn't publish it. Passport offers multi-site support; B1 Checkin doesn't publish it.

Passport is the better fit for budget-conscious churches wanting visitor follow-up. B1 Checkin is the better fit for churches wanting free kiosk check-in.

  • Passport fits best

    Budget-conscious churches wanting visitor follow-up

  • B1 Checkin fits best

    Churches wanting free kiosk check-in

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Side by side

Feature Passport 7.4/10 Visit ↗ B1 Checkin 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.0
Ranking #5 in Church Check-In Software #8 in Church Check-In Software
Best for Budget-conscious churches wanting visitor follow-up Churches wanting free kiosk check-in
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $5.6/mo Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Passport 6/6 · B1 Checkin 4/6
Badge printing ✓ ✓
Family linking ✓ ✓
Safety alerts ✓ ✓
Digital badges ✓ (best) Not published
Attendance reports ✓ ✓
Multi-site support ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Check-in modes Both Kiosk
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Free forever with no tiers, trials, or per-member pricing
  • Supports family lookup, guest check-in, labels, and pickup slips
  • Adds capacity and volunteer-ratio controls for safer check-in workflows
Cons
  • 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
  • Designed specifically for kiosk check-in workflows
  • Attendance records depend on B1 Admin
  • Platform support is limited to iOS and Android
Our verdict

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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B1 Checkin is a self-service kiosk application for churches using the B1 platform. Families can search for their household, review family members, assign service groups, and complete attendance check-in without volunteer assistance. It…

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  1. PassportChurch Check-In Software 7.4From $5.60/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
  2. B1 CheckinChurch Check-In Software 7.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • B1 Checkin — where it wins

    • Free forever with no tiers, trials, or per-member pricing
    • Supports family lookup, guest check-in, labels, and pickup slips
    • Adds capacity and volunteer-ratio controls for safer check-in workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed specifically for kiosk check-in workflows
    • Attendance records depend on B1 Admin
    • Platform support is limited to iOS and Android

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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