Ekkle review
A broad church platform whose $149.99 monthly plan centers on broadcasts and community tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Ekkle is an all-in-one church platform for congregations and church teams that want communications and broader church operations in one subscription. It combines encrypted private messaging, church SMS broadcasts, push notifications, events, groups, volunteer rosters, sermon content, live streaming, online giving, analytics, and an AI Assistant for updating church content and rosters. The service operates through a web application and native iOS app, making it suitable for churches seeking both administrative tools and member-facing communication.
Pricing is straightforward but positioned for churches ready for a paid platform. The Early adopter plan costs $149.99 per month and includes messaging and SMS, events, groups, volunteer rosters, sermon library and live streaming, a custom church site, and analytics. The plan also includes no per-member or per-seat fees, which gives the subscription a church-wide structure rather than a usage-based model. There is no free plan or self-serve trial, so smaller congregations should consider whether the full platform scope matches their budget and needs.
Ekkle’s strongest distinction is breadth. Churches can connect Stripe for online giving and use YouTube and Facebook alongside the platform’s sermon and livestream features. Its SMS broadcasts support announcements, prayer requests, and event reminders for opted-in recipients, while push notifications and private messaging extend communication beyond text messages. Churches that want a single system for messaging, events, content, volunteers, streaming, giving, and a website should consider Ekkle. Organizations seeking a focused texting tool or broader conversational SMS workflows may prefer a narrower messaging product.
Ekkle pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines SMS, messaging, groups, events, giving, streaming, and apps
- No per-member or per-seat fees on the Early adopter plan
- Includes a custom church site, analytics, and an AI Assistant
- Where it doesn't
- Starts at $149.99 per month with no free plan
- SMS broadcasts require recipient opt-in
- Messaging is centered on broadcasts, with HELP and STOP replies
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