Head-to-head · Church Check-In Software
Subsplash Check-In vs Passport
Subsplash Check-In leads on 0 checks, Passport 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 scoreSubsplash Check-In · 8.6/10
- Free trialonly Passport
- Most featuresPassport · 6 of 6
Subsplash Check-In scores higher on our rubric for church check-in software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Subsplash Check-In is the better fit for subsplash churches wanting integrated check-in. Passport is the better fit for budget-conscious churches wanting visitor follow-up.
- Subsplash Check-In fits best
Subsplash churches wanting integrated check-in
- Passport fits best
Budget-conscious churches wanting visitor follow-up
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Side by side
| Feature | Subsplash Check-In 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Passport 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #6 in Church Check-In Software | #8 in Church Check-In Software |
| Best for | Subsplash churches wanting integrated check-in | Budget-conscious churches wanting visitor follow-up |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $5.60/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS | 2FA |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Subsplash Check-In 5/6 · Passport 6/6 | ||
| Badge printing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family linking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital badges | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attendance reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-site support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Check-in modes | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Subsplash Check-In is church check-in software for childcare, events, families, volunteers, and administrators. It combines iPad kiosk check-in with connected mobile apps, allowing guests to look up households, select family members, print… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Subsplash Check-In — where it wins
- Supports kiosks, mobile pre-check, QR codes, and wireless label printing
- Covers family selection, care notes, checkout, reprinting, and roll calls
- Includes attendance analytics, reporting, and security codes for checkout
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based through Subsplash One and Enterprise packages
- Mobile pre-check requires eligible iOS or Android church apps
- Private events do not support mobile pre-check
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
- Subsplash Check-In8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A full-featured church check-in system for churches already using Subsplash.
Visit SubsplashFull verdict → - Passport8.4/10 · 30-day trial
A budget-friendly choice for churches combining check-in with visitor follow-up.
Visit PassportFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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