Planning Center
A free tier, then a bill for every module
People + Giving + Groups + Check-Ins + Church Center
Planning Center alternative
The best Planning Center alternative for small and growing churches
Get giving, member management, and a mobile app in one platform, without paying for modules you will never fully use.
Free to start. No member limits.
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HumDov
One platform, one price.
Give + Connect + Mobile App
The module pricing compounds quickly
Planning Center's modules start free, but each one moves to paid tiers as your church grows. A typical 150-person church using five modules pays about $160 to $180 a month.
HumDov covers all of that in one platform. Free to start.
Your congregation wants one app, not five integrations
Planning Center is powerful but fragmented. Giving is in one place, your groups in another, your app in Church Center. HumDov was built from day one as a unified platform.
Everything works together because it was designed to.
Your members are on mobile. Your app should be too.
HumDov's mobile app is included on every plan, with built-in Bible, Journey devotionals, and a community feed. Not an add-on. Not a separate subscription. Included.
HumDov vs Planning Center
An honest comparison
- Church mobile app
- Planning CenterChurch Center, free
- HumDovIncluded on all plans
- Online giving
- Planning CenterGiving module, free tier, paid tiers as donations grow
- HumDovIncluded on all plans
- Member management
- Planning CenterPeople, free
- HumDovIncluded on all plans
- Groups / small groups
- Planning CenterGroups module, free up to 15 members, then paid tiers
- HumDovIncluded on all plans
- Service attendance
- Planning CenterCheck-Ins module, free tier, then paid tiers
- HumDovIncluded on all plans
- Check-in
- Planning CenterCheck-Ins module, free tier, then paid tiers
- HumDovIncluded on all plans
- Loop audio rooms
- Planning CenterNot included
- HumDovComing soon
- Bible + devotionals
- Planning CenterNot included
- HumDovBuilt-in on all plans
- Community / social feed
- Planning CenterNot included
- HumDovBuilt-in on all plans
- Event management
- Planning CenterRegistrations module, free tier, then paid tiers
- HumDovIncluded on all plans
- Member limits
- Planning CenterUnlimited
- HumDovUnlimited on all plans
- Starting price
- Planning CenterFree (limited tiers)
- HumDovFree
- Free plan
- Planning CenterFree tiers on each module, with usage limits
- HumDovYes, a real plan, not a trial
| Planning Center | HumDov | |
|---|---|---|
| Church mobile app | Church Center, free | Included on all plans |
| Online giving | Giving module, free tier, paid tiers as donations grow | Included on all plans |
| Member management | People, free | Included on all plans |
| Groups / small groups | Groups module, free up to 15 members, then paid tiers | Included on all plans |
| Service attendance | Check-Ins module, free tier, then paid tiers | Included on all plans |
| Check-in | Check-Ins module, free tier, then paid tiers | Included on all plans |
| Loop audio rooms | Not included | Coming soon |
| Bible + devotionals | Not included | Built-in on all plans |
| Community / social feed | Not included | Built-in on all plans |
| Event management | Registrations module, free tier, then paid tiers | Included on all plans |
| Member limits | Unlimited | Unlimited on all plans |
| Starting price | Free (limited tiers) | Free |
| Free plan | Free tiers on each module, with usage limits | Yes, a real plan, not a trial |
Planning Center pricing based on planningcenter.com/pricing as of October 2026. Prices change, so check their site for current tiers.
Comparison
The cost difference
What a growing church actually pays
Planning Center
As your church grows
- Each module starts free, then moves to paid tiers as usage grows
- A typical 150-person church using five modules pays about $160 to $180/month
- Every new module adds another bill
HumDov Church Growth plan
Everything included
- Give (online + text giving, no platform fee)
- Connect CMS (members, groups, check-in, attendance, events, custom forms, automations, and more)
- Mobile App (Bible, Journeys, Feed, Chat, Community)
- Unlimited members
Everything above, one price
Start freeUsing Mission Engine has been a game changer for us as a church. Clear follow-ups, and smooth handling of things we would have mostly missed.
Frequently asked questions
HumDov covers the core use cases most small-to-mid churches use Planning Center for: member management, giving, groups, check-ins, and a mobile app. If you are paying for multiple Planning Center modules, HumDov replaces them all at one flat monthly price.
Yes. We support full data migration from Planning Center. Your account is set up in 24 to 48 hours, and our team handles moving your data over. Larger migrations can take a bit longer.
The Starter plan includes unlimited members, 1 admin, services and attendance tracking, check-in, groups, giving, chat, 2 active Journeys, a member directory, events, a public page, 2 GB of storage, basic analytics, and Mission Engine. It is a real plan with no time limit, not a trial.
HumDov is currently best suited for churches with under 500 active members. If you are a larger church, reach out to support@humdov.com and we will walk you through what HumDov can and cannot do for your specific situation. We would rather give you an honest answer than oversell.
Not sure which plan is right for you?
Book a free 20-minute demo. We will walk through your specific situation and tell you honestly which plan makes the most sense for your community.
Planning Center is a trademark of its owner. HumDov is not affiliated with or endorsed by Planning Center.