OttoChurch
OttoChurch: A free, broad church management platform for basic coordination and administration. Ranked #24 of 43 in Church Scheduling Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for churches needing free basic coordination.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forChurches needing free basic coordination
- Free planYes
- Volunteer schedulingYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes all OttoApp platform features
- Covers volunteers, rooms, events, check-ins, and notifications
- Web, iOS, Android, and API access support flexible administration
Where it doesn't
- Community Funded applies a convenience fee at checkout
- Organization Funded uses a tailored platform fee
- Less suited to churches needing worship service planning workflows
Our verdict on OttoChurch
OttoChurch is a church management platform for congregations and church staff that need to coordinate people, programs, payments, and facilities. Its feature set combines member records, group and class management, digital and recurring giving, event and program registration, volunteer coordination, facility and room scheduling, children’s ministry and youth check-ins, and communications. Recreation league registration, rosters, and schedules extend its use beyond core church administration. Web management, iOS and Android apps, and API access support organizations that need administration across multiple platforms.
The Community Funded plan is the clearest fit for churches prioritizing basic coordination without a monthly subscription. It is priced at $0 per month and includes full access to all OttoApp platform features, unlimited administrators and staff accounts, and unlimited resident and participant profiles. A convenience fee applies at checkout. The Organization Funded plan is designed around frictionless community checkout, flat credit card processing of 2.9% + 29¢, and a tailored platform fee. Churches should compare these payment arrangements with their giving and registration workflows before choosing a plan.
OttoChurch’s strongest practical advantage is breadth: one platform covers scheduling, registration, volunteer coordination, check-ins, notifications, giving, and recreation programs. OttoPay is the listed payment integration, while email, text, and app notifications provide several communication channels. That breadth makes OttoChurch a sensible choice for churches seeking free basic coordination across facilities, people, and programs. It is less suited to organizations that specifically need worship service planning or ministry-calendar workflows, or those looking for a wider named integration ecosystem.
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OttoChurch pricing
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OttoChurch fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Volunteer scheduling | Yes |
| Worship service planning | Not verified |
| Room and resource booking | Yes |
| Ministry calendar | Not verified |
| Recurring events | Not verified |
| Mobile access | Both |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | PCI DSS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: OttoPay |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | theottoapp.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
OttoChurch integrations
OttoChurch lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- OttoPay
Alternatives to OttoChurch
- Planning CenterBroad church operations coverage with modular pricing and useful free tiers.9.4
- Ministry Scheduler ProA deep scheduling system for churches coordinating complex volunteer rotations.9.2
- Planning by WorshipToolsA practical worship planning hub with strong scheduling, service-order, and integration coverage.9.1
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