church.chat
church.chat: A free web-based hub for church volunteer scheduling, planning, chat, and time tracking. Ranked #6 of 30 in Church Volunteer Management Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for churches wanting free scheduling with calendars.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forChurches wanting free scheduling with calendars
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Shift schedulingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan with no limits on teams, volunteers, or services
- Auto-assignment uses volunteer availability and commitment rules
- Two-way Google Calendar synchronization supports shared planning
Where it doesn't
- Web platform coverage only
- No numeric volunteer limit is provided
- Mobile app availability is not part of the published product details
Our verdict on church.chat
church.chat is a free scheduling and team-management application for churches and volunteer serve teams. It brings volunteer scheduling, service planning, recurring services, special-event management, team chat, check-in, and time tracking into one web-based workspace. Churches can create teams, invite volunteers, assign roles, and coordinate services from the same application. Its strongest fit is for churches that want a no-cost way to organize recurring ministry services and keep volunteer calendars connected.
The Free plan includes scheduling and planning, team chat, Google Calendar integration, and no limits on teams, volunteers, or services. Scheduling combines drag-and-drop planning with availability- and commitment-based auto-assignment, which can reduce manual work when building service rosters. Service planning supports role and volunteer assignments, while recurring services and special-event management cover both regular programming and one-off activities. Volunteer check-in and time tracking add operational detail after assignments are made.
Google Calendar is the central ecosystem connection: church.chat provides two-way synchronization and lists Google APIs among its integrations. That makes it a practical choice for teams already coordinating around Google Calendar, while the web-only platform focus may be less suitable for churches seeking broader device coverage. Churches should choose church.chat when free, calendar-connected scheduling and team communication are the priority. It may be a weaker fit for organizations looking specifically for a dedicated mobile app or a wider platform footprint.
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church.chat fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Shift scheduling | Yes |
| Recurring schedules | Yes |
| Availability tracking | Yes |
| Automated reminders | Not verified |
| Volunteer messaging | Yes |
| Mobile app | Not verified |
| Volunteer limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Google Calendar, Google APIs |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | get.church.chat |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
church.chat integrations
church.chat lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Google Calendar
- Google APIs
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