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Best Planning Center alternatives in 2026

Looking for an alternative to Planning Center? Whether you've outgrown it, find the pricing steep, or just want to weigh your options, these are the strongest church & faith alternatives in 2026 — ranked on pricing, features, and who each one fits best. Planning Center itself has a free tier, so we've flagged where each option is cheaper, simpler, or more specialized.

  1. 1
    Tithe.ly
    Best for: churches

    Church giving and ChMS. A popular faith tech alternative to Planning Center with a genuinely usable free tier — free – $19/mo. Particularly strong for churches.

  2. 2
    Givelify
    Best for: churches

    If Planning Center feels like overkill or over-budget, Givelify is a leaner option with a genuinely usable free tier. Mobile giving for faith communities. Pricing: free.

  3. 3
    Servant Keeper
    Best for: churches

    Servant Keeper goes head-to-head with Planning Center on features. Church membership management. Best suited to churches. Custom.

  4. 4
    Subsplash
    Best for: churches

    A well-rated faith tech pick. Church apps, giving, and media. Subsplash starts at custom, making it a credible Planning Center replacement.

  5. 5
    Faithlife
    Best for: churches

    Church management and Bible study. A popular faith tech alternative to Planning Center with a genuinely usable free tier — free. Particularly strong for churches.

  6. 6
    EasyTithe
    Best for: churches

    If Planning Center feels like overkill or over-budget, EasyTithe is a leaner option. Online church giving. Pricing: custom.

  7. 7
    Realm
    Best for: churches

    Realm goes head-to-head with Planning Center on features. Church management and accounting. Best suited to churches. Custom.

  8. 8
    Church Community Builder
    Best for: churches

    A well-rated faith tech pick. Church people and discipleship platform. Church Community Builder starts at custom, making it a credible Planning Center replacement.

Still considering Planning Center itself? Read our Planning Center review →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Planning Center alternative?

Tithe.ly is our top-rated Planning Center alternative for 2026. Church giving and ChMS. Free – $19/mo.

Is there a free Planning Center alternative?

Yes — Tithe.ly, Givelify, Faithlife all offer a free tier you can start on without a credit card.

Why switch from Planning Center?

Common reasons are price, a simpler feature set, better fit for a specific use case, or platform support. Each tool above notes where it has an edge over Planning Center.