Scout
Scout: A focused church platform for kiosk check-in, child safety workflows, and attendance. Ranked #27 of 42 in Church Check-In Software by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for churches wanting simple kiosk automation.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forChurches wanting simple kiosk automation
- Free planNo
- Paid from$69/mo
- Check-in modesKiosk
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automatic room assignment by child age
- Security-code labels and QR pickup scanning
- Unlimited staff and members with no per-user fees
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $69 per month with no free plan
- Limited integration options
- Broader church management scope may exceed check-in needs
Our verdict on Scout
Scout is a cloud-based church management platform for churches and ministries that need structured child check-in alongside people, household, attendance, and church administration tools. Its core workflow runs through a kiosk: children can be assigned to rooms by age, while printed labels and parent receipts include security codes. Pickup can be verified at the kiosk or handled by an authorized volunteer using phone-based QR scanning. Scout also includes people and household records, church reports, a member app, and apps for iOS and Android.
Pricing is organized by the number of people served. The Under 250 plan costs $69 per month, while 250 to 750 costs $99 per month and 750 to 2,000 costs $199 per month. Each of these plans includes all Scout features, unlimited staff and members, and no per-user fees. The 2,000+ plan includes all Scout features. Scout does not offer a free plan, but a 30-day free trial is available. The paid tiers are straightforward, although the entry price may be high for a church seeking only a basic check-in tool.
The standout area is the child-safety workflow, combining age-based room assignment, label printing, security codes, kiosk pickup verification, and QR scanning from a volunteer phone. Attendance data and church reports extend the value beyond the check-in desk, while the member app covers updates, schedules, groups, and giving. Scout is a good fit for churches that want simple kiosk automation with broader church management capabilities. Churches that need extensive integrations or only a narrowly focused check-in product should consider alternatives.
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Scout fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $69/mo |
| Check-in modes | Kiosk |
| Badge printing | Yes |
| Family linking | Yes |
| Safety alerts | Not verified |
| Digital badges | Not verified |
| Attendance reports | Yes |
| Multi-site support | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days · card required |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | scout.church |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Scout
- Planning CenterA low-cost church platform that combines child check-in with broad ministry management.9.4
- KidCheckA focused, high-control check-in platform with broad device support and per-device pricing.9.1
- Grace Gate Check-InAn affordable dedicated check-in system for churches running children’s ministry workflows.8.9
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