Planning Center and Breeze are the big players for church management software, but are they the right system for your church? Here we compare them with the Church Admin plugin
| Feature / Factor | Premium Church Admin Plugin | Planning Center | Breeze (by Tithe.ly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | WordPress plugin (you control hosting & data) | Cloud platform (SaaS) | Cloud platform (SaaS) |
| Pricing Model | One-time or subscription; affordable tiers for small churches | Pay per module (cost adds up as you grow) | Flat monthly fee (all features, unlimited users) |
| Cost Example | From $99/year (lifetime $175) | $14–$199 per module per month | $72/month flat |
| Best For | Churches already using WordPress; those wanting affordable, flexible, local-control solution | Medium-large US churches wanting modular control & ecosystem | Small-medium churches wanting all-in-one simplicity (but paying flat fee) |
| Giving / Donations | ✅ Built-in (with UK Gift Aid support) | Requires “Giving” module (extra cost) | Built-in |
| Volunteer Scheduling | ✅ Included | Requires “Services” module (extra cost) | Included |
| Event / Group Management | ✅ Included | Requires “Groups” & “Calendar” modules (extra cost) | Included |
| Mobile Access | Mobile-friendly web + companion app | Church Center app (very polished) | Breeze app (iOS/Android) |
| Data Control & Privacy | You host your own data (GDPR-friendly; works worldwide) | Data stored on Planning Center’s servers (US) | Data stored on Breeze’s servers (US) |
| Migration / Setup | Quick import from spreadsheets / WP users; simple setup | Migration guides + some support (may be complex) | Free data import offered |
| Support | Direct developer support + community. Fast turnaround for issues (usually within 24hrs) | Large support team | Large support team |
Why Churches Choose Church Admin Plugin
- Affordable: At a fraction of the cost, you keep your budget for ministry, not admin software.
- Data Control: Your church’s data stays on your server — ideal for GDPR compliance and privacy concerns.
- All-in-One (No Hidden Costs): Features like volunteer scheduling, groups, and giving are included, not add-ons that inflate the price.
- Tailored for UK / Europe (and beyond): Features like Gift Aid make it more practical for non-US churches.
- Flexible Licences: Lifetime licence available (no recurring bills).
How to get the Church Admin Plugin for your WordPress powered website.
The Church Admin Plugin is available in two versions – free from the WordPress plugin repository, or premium with all the features at low cost. You can upgrade from within the free version on your website or buying here and installing.
Free Version
The free version of the Church Admin plugin gives you a powerful CRM generating your address list; the calendar module and sermon podcasting tools.
Premium Version
Manage your address list, calendar, rotas (schedules), communication tools, sermon podcasting, ticketed events plus the Our Church app, child protection, online PayPal And Stripe giving forms and more.
A full list of premium features is on our feature comparison page.
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