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SimpleServ

Freemium#14 of 30 in Church Volunteer Management Software

SimpleServ: A simple web scheduler for recurring church services and small volunteer teams. Ranked #14 of 30 in Church Volunteer Management Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for tiny churches needing simple recurring service plans.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 14-day trial
Best for
Tiny churches needing simple recurring service plans
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$150/yr
Shift scheduling
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Recurring service templates support weekly scheduling.
- Decline alerts and substitute workflows help fill open positions.
- Calendar links connect accepted assignments with iPhone, Google, and Outlook Calendar.
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to five volunteers.
- Automatic reminders begin with the $15-per-month Starter plan.
- SimpleServ is web-only and has no mobile app.

Our verdict on SimpleServ

SimpleServ is a web application for small churches managing recurring volunteer schedules. Coordinators can import a CSV roster, organize teams, create service templates, assign volunteers to positions, and send email invitations. Volunteers respond by email without creating accounts or downloading an app. A status dashboard tracks confirmed, waiting, declined, and open positions, giving coordinators a direct view of scheduling progress.

The plan structure keeps basic scheduling available at no cost. The Free plan includes email invites and responses plus a fill-status dashboard, and supports up to five volunteers. Starter costs $15 per month or $150 per year and adds unlimited services and teams, automatic reminders, and blockout dates. Pro costs $35 per month or $350 per year and adds unlimited admin and user accounts plus priority support. Automatic 48-hour nudges and day-before reminders are available on Starter and Pro.

SimpleServ’s strongest fit is a church that needs recurring service plans without requiring volunteers to manage another account or app. Availability blockout dates, decline alerts, substitute-finding workflows, an email message log, and calendar links support the coordination work around each assignment. Accepted assignments can connect with iPhone Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook Calendar. The tradeoff is a narrow, email-centered web experience: churches needing a mobile app, larger free-tier capacity, or reminders without a paid plan should look elsewhere. Tiny churches that value straightforward recurring scheduling should find the feature set closely aligned with their needs.

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SimpleServ pricing

Plans Free plan · 14-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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SimpleServ fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$150/yr
Shift scheduling	Yes
Recurring schedules	Yes
Availability tracking	Yes
Automated reminders	Yes
Volunteer messaging	Yes
Mobile app	No
Volunteer limit	5 volunteers
Free trial	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email
Built for	Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: iPhone Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar
Pricing	Free plan · 14-day trial (source)
Website	simpleserv.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

SimpleServ integrations

SimpleServ lists 3 integrations on its own site.

iPhone Calendar
Google Calendar
Outlook Calendar

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