Planning Center vs Glue Up

Planning Center8.6Visit Glue Up8.2Visit

Higher score Planning Center #4 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Planning Center

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Glue Up #8 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Glue Up

• Planning Center fits best

  Churches wanting low-cost member and group management

• Glue Up fits best

  Associations managing members, events, and communities

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Side by side

Feature	Planning Center 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Glue Up 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software	#8 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software
Best for	Churches wanting low-cost member and group management	Associations managing members, events, and communities
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$15/unit/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs, Phone, Live chat
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA	GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	6 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Planning Center 0/5 · Glue Up 0/5
Online dues payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated renewals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Member directory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Event management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Member communications	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Member limit	75 members	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free People database with profiles, lists, workflows, and reporting Group plans include unlimited groups and events Church Center supports mobile and web access for congregants	Combines applications, approvals, renewals, dues, and recurring payments Includes event registration, ticketing, payments, and member communications Offers member directories, community groups, messaging, and self-service
Cons	Church-oriented design may not suit other nonprofit membership models The suite is a set of separately priced products, not one subscription Groups pricing rises with member capacity	Professional starts at $3,000 per year, with annual billing Payment processing fees vary by processor and configured fee settings Multi-chapter management and a dedicated success manager are Enterprise features
Our verdict	Planning Center is a church management suite for congregations coordinating member records, groups, events, giving, child check-in, worship services, volunteer schedules, and communications. Staff manage ministry workflows across its… Read the review →	Glue Up brings membership administration, events, communications, payments, and community features into one cloud-based platform. It is aimed at associations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits, and other member-based organizations that want… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Planning Center — where it wins

  • Free People database with profiles, lists, workflows, and reporting
  • Group plans include unlimited groups and events
  • Church Center supports mobile and web access for congregants

  Where it doesn't

  • Church-oriented design may not suit other nonprofit membership models
  • The suite is a set of separately priced products, not one subscription
  • Groups pricing rises with member capacity

• Glue Up — where it wins

  • Combines applications, approvals, renewals, dues, and recurring payments
  • Includes event registration, ticketing, payments, and member communications
  • Offers member directories, community groups, messaging, and self-service

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional starts at $3,000 per year, with annual billing
  • Payment processing fees vary by processor and configured fee settings
  • Multi-chapter management and a dedicated success manager are Enterprise features

• Planning Center8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A church-focused suite with a free member database and separately priced ministry tools.

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• Glue Up8.2/10 · Paid

  A broad membership and event platform, with annual plans starting at $3,000.

  Visit Glue UpFull verdict →