Planning Center vs SundayHQ

Planning Center9.4Visit SundayHQ8.6Visit

Higher score Planning Center #1 in Church Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Try Planning Center

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SundayHQ #8 in Church Scheduling Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit SundayHQ

• Planning Center fits best

  Full-service churches wanting broad coverage

• SundayHQ fits best

  Churches needing precise service scheduling

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Side by side

Feature	Planning Center 9.4/10 Visit ↗	SundayHQ 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Church Scheduling Software	#8 in Church Scheduling Software
Best for	Full-service churches wanting broad coverage	Churches needing precise service scheduling
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$15/unit/mo	$29/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Planning Center 1/5 · SundayHQ 1/5
Volunteer scheduling	✓	✓
Worship service planning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Room and resource booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ministry calendar	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring events	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Ios
Our review
Pros	Combines scheduling, service planning, membership, events, and check-in Free plan includes membership records, reporting, and Church Center access Web, iOS, and Android apps plus messaging and ministry integrations	Timed plans include overrun warnings and reusable service templates Tracks volunteer confirmations, declines, conflicts, and replacements Supports song arrangements, transposition, and CCLI reporting
Cons	Paid features are split across separate product plans Published paid tiers include limits for groups, teams, and check-ins Broad coverage may exceed the needs of churches seeking scheduling alone	No free plan is available Member access is through iOS or a web portal Multi-campus features require the $179 monthly plan
Our verdict	Planning Center is church management software for churches and ministry organizations that need more than volunteer scheduling. Its connected products cover membership records, group engagement, event registration, attendance, child and… Read the review →	SundayHQ is church-management software for planning services and coordinating volunteers, with additional tools for songs, people, giving, check-ins, groups, events, communications, reporting, and members. Its scheduling focus suits… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Planning Center — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, service planning, membership, events, and check-in
  • Free plan includes membership records, reporting, and Church Center access
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps plus messaging and ministry integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid features are split across separate product plans
  • Published paid tiers include limits for groups, teams, and check-ins
  • Broad coverage may exceed the needs of churches seeking scheduling alone

• SundayHQ — where it wins

  • Timed plans include overrun warnings and reusable service templates
  • Tracks volunteer confirmations, declines, conflicts, and replacements
  • Supports song arrangements, transposition, and CCLI reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Member access is through iOS or a web portal
  • Multi-campus features require the $179 monthly plan

• Planning Center9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Broad church operations coverage with modular pricing and useful free tiers.

  Try Planning CenterFull verdict →
• SundayHQ8.6/10 · Paid

  A focused church scheduling platform with timed plans, volunteer workflows, and multi-campus options.

  Visit SundayHQFull verdict →