About Flocknote
Flocknote is a communication-first platform loved by Catholic parishes and Protestant churches alike. It lets you build ministry groups, send emails and texts, track engagement, and manage signups — without the complexity of a full ChMS.
Current pricing: From $40/mo (up to 200 members)
Common reasons churches look for alternatives: Communication-only (no ChMS features). SMS costs extra.
The 6 Best Flocknote Alternatives
The most downloaded Bible app in the world — with church event integration and Bible plans.
Pricing:
Free for churches and users
✓ Free for everyone✓ 650M+ downloads = massive reach✓ Deep Bible reading engagement
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Pricing:
Free starter — paid plans from $14/mo per module
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Pricing:
From $37/mo
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Pricing:
From $199/mo
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Pricing:
$79/mo (includes giving)
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Small group-focused church management system with texting and online sign-up tools.
Pricing:
From $37/mo
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Quick Pricing Comparison
| Tool |
Starting Price |
Free Tier |
Rating |
Best For |
| Flocknote (current) |
From $40/mo (up to 200 members) |
— |
⭐ 4.5 |
Catholic parishes |
| YouVersion Bible App |
Free for churches and users |
✓ |
⭐ 4.9 |
Any church wanting to connect with congregants via their phones |
| Planning Center |
Free starter — paid plans from $14/mo per module |
✓ |
⭐ 4.8 |
Mid-size churches |
| Text In Church |
From $37/mo |
— |
⭐ 4.6 |
Churches focused on visitor retention |
| Subsplash |
From $199/mo |
— |
⭐ 4.4 |
Mid-to-large churches wanting a premium app |
| Tithely Sites |
$79/mo (includes giving) |
— |
⭐ 4.2 |
Small churches needing a complete web presence |
| Churchteams |
From $37/mo |
— |
⭐ 4.2 |
Small-group-focused churches |