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Head-to-head · Worship Planning Software

Planning by WorshipTools vs Planning

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Planning by WorshipTools #3 in Worship Planning Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit WorshipTools
Planning #6 in Worship Planning Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Planning

Planning by WorshipTools leads on 1 check, Planning on 0, and 4 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 scorePlanning by WorshipTools · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Planning by WorshipTools
  • Free trialonly Planning
  • Most featuresPlanning by WorshipTools · 4 of 5

Planning by WorshipTools scores higher on our rubric for worship planning software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Planning by WorshipTools offers free plan; Planning doesn't.

Planning by WorshipTools is the better fit for teams using connected worship tools. Planning is the better fit for teams needing broad music integrations.

  • Planning by WorshipTools fits best

    Teams using connected worship tools

  • Planning fits best

    Teams needing broad music integrations

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Side by side

Feature Planning by WorshipTools 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Planning 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #3 in Worship Planning Software #6 in Worship Planning Software
Best for Teams using connected worship tools Teams needing broad music integrations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $15/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Planning by WorshipTools 4/5 · Planning 3/5
Service templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Participant assignments ✓ ✓
Volunteer scheduling ✓ ✓
Service calendar ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Team notifications ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile access Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free tier includes unlimited services and songs
  • Scheduling, reminders, calendars, and team messaging in one app
  • Syncs with Presenter, Charts, SongSelect, and rehearsal tools
  • 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
  • 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
  • No general free plan
  • Planner limits apply on Solo, Deluxe, and Premium tiers
  • No AI features
Our verdict

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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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. Planning by WorshipToolsWorship Planning Software 9.1Free plan
  2. PlanningWorship Planning Software 8.730-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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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