ChurchTrac vs Planning Center
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Church Management Software (2026). Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Planning Center ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #6) for Churches managing members and giving. A flexible, modular system where each component is a best-in-class tool.
At a glance
| ChurchTrac | Planning Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Church Management Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Church Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Best for | All-in-one with accounting | Modular, a la carte ChMS |
| Pricing | $ ($60 to $120/mo) | $$ ($100 to $500/mo) |
| HQ | Jacksonville, USA | Carlsbad, USA |
| Founded | 2002 | 2006 |
ChurchTrac
An affordable all-in-one ChMS that includes fund accounting.
www.churchtrac.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Church Management Software (2026)
Planning Center
A flexible, modular system where each component is a best-in-class tool.
www.planningcenter.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Church Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.