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Head-to-head · Church Text Messaging Software

Shepherding Connections vs DialMyCalls

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Shepherding Connections #3 in Church Text Messaging Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit site
DialMyCalls #12 in Church Text Messaging Software 8.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit DialMyCalls

Shepherding Connections leads on 0 checks, DialMyCalls on 0, and 7 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 scoreShepherding Connections · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly DialMyCalls
  • Most featuresShepherding Connections · 6 of 6

Shepherding Connections scores higher on our rubric for church text messaging software: 9.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #12.

Shepherding Connections is the better fit for budget-conscious churches wanting automation. DialMyCalls is the better fit for churches needing low-cost messaging across devices.

  • Shepherding Connections fits best

    Budget-conscious churches wanting automation

  • DialMyCalls fits best

    Churches needing low-cost messaging across devices

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Side by side

Feature Shepherding Connections 9.1/10 Visit ↗ DialMyCalls 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.0
Ranking #3 in Church Text Messaging Software #12 in Church Text Messaging Software
Best for Budget-conscious churches wanting automation Churches needing low-cost messaging across devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $290/yr $9.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shepherding Connections 6/6 · DialMyCalls 5/6
Two-way messaging ✓ ✓
Scheduled messages ✓ ✓
Recurring messages ✓ ✓
Audience segmentation ✓ ✓
Church software integrations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Specs
Included messages Not checked yet 150 messages/mo
Our review
Pros
  • Two-way texting, sequences, keyword replies, and scheduled sends
  • Visitor connect pages, segmentation, consent, and opt-out tools
  • Web, iOS, Android, and integrations with church software
  • Free service plus monthly plans starting at $9.99
  • Two-way, scheduled, recurring, and targeted messaging
  • Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access
Cons
  • Free Forever excludes SMS messaging
  • Messaging is limited to United States and Canada numbers
  • Connections is currently in beta
  • Free service is limited to voice messages for up to 25 contacts weekly
  • Credit-based plans require monitoring monthly usage and overages
  • Monthly plans extend from 150 to 50,000 credits, which may not fit every budget
Our verdict

Shepherding Connections is the SMS-focused application in Shepherding Tools, designed for pastors, elders, outreach teams, and churches managing announcements and follow-up. Its feature set covers SMS announcements, a two-way texting…

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DialMyCalls is a mass-notification platform for churches and other organizations. It supports bulk SMS, automated voice broadcasts, and email notifications through a web account or mobile apps. Church leaders can organize contacts into…

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  1. Shepherding ConnectionsChurch Text Messaging Software 9.1Free plan
  2. DialMyCallsChurch Text Messaging Software 8.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Shepherding Connections — where it wins

    • Two-way texting, sequences, keyword replies, and scheduled sends
    • Visitor connect pages, segmentation, consent, and opt-out tools
    • Web, iOS, Android, and integrations with church software

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Forever excludes SMS messaging
    • Messaging is limited to United States and Canada numbers
    • Connections is currently in beta

  • DialMyCalls — where it wins

    • Free service plus monthly plans starting at $9.99
    • Two-way, scheduled, recurring, and targeted messaging
    • Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free service is limited to voice messages for up to 25 contacts weekly
    • Credit-based plans require monitoring monthly usage and overages
    • Monthly plans extend from 150 to 50,000 credits, which may not fit every budget
  • Shepherding Connections9.1/10 · Free plan

    A broad church texting toolkit with a free entry point and automation features.

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  • DialMyCalls8.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A low-cost church messaging platform with two-way texts, scheduling, and mobile apps.

    Visit DialMyCallsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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