Head-to-head · Church Text Messaging Software
Text In Church vs Gloo Communications
Text In Church leads on 0 checks, Gloo Communications on 2, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreText In Church · 9.3/10
- Free planonly Gloo Communications
- Most featuresText In Church · 6 of 6
Text In Church scores higher on our rubric for church text messaging software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Gloo Communications offers free plan; Text In Church doesn't. Gloo Communications leads on included messages: 5000 messages/mo versus 1250 messages/mo.
Text In Church is the better fit for churches needing deep workflows and ChMS connectivity. Gloo Communications is the better fit for churches wanting high-volume free or low-cost messaging.
- Text In Church fits best
Churches needing deep workflows and ChMS connectivity
- Gloo Communications fits best
Churches wanting high-volume free or low-cost messaging
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Side by side
| Feature | Text In Church 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Gloo Communications 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Church Text Messaging Software | #5 in Church Text Messaging Software |
| Best for | Churches needing deep workflows and ChMS connectivity | Churches wanting high-volume free or low-cost messaging |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $499.80/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 2,000+ integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Text In Church 6/6 · Gloo Communications 5/6 | ||
| Two-way messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled messages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring messages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audience segmentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Church software integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Included messages | 1250 messages/mo | 5000 messages/mo (best) |
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| Our verdict | Text In Church is a church communication platform for guest follow-up, member engagement, and ministry coordination. It combines two-way texting, email, calling, automated workflows, digital connect cards, groups, reminders, templates, and… Read the review → |
Gloo Communications is a church-focused communications suite for ministry leaders and church communications teams. It supports outbound SMS and MMS, group-based contact segmentation, broadcasts, scheduled text series, menus, polls, video… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Text In Church — where it wins
- Two-way texting, inbox replies, workflows, and scheduled messages
- Integrations with Planning Center, Breeze, Rock RMS, and others
- Web, iOS, Android, API, and webhooks support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Voice broadcasts and advanced permissions require Plus
- Large Church uses custom credit volumes and volume pricing
Gloo Communications — where it wins
- Free plan includes SMS, MMS, groups, workflows, and 500 monthly credits
- Paid plans include 5,000 monthly credits and unlimited groups
- Supports prayer inboxes, polls, video messaging, and church integrations
Where it doesn't
- Gloo Free is limited to 500 message credits per month
- The listed platform is web only
- The 5,000-credit tier starts at $49 per month
- Text In Church9.3/10 · Paid
A workflow-focused church messaging platform with broad ChMS connectivity.
Visit Text In ChurchFull verdict → - Gloo Communications8.8/10 · Free plan
A church-focused messaging suite with a free tier and a 5,000-credit paid upgrade.
Visit GlooFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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