Church Scheduling Without the Complexity
Planning Center does a lot: services, worship teams, check-in, giving. If you need all of that, it's powerful. If you just need to schedule who's preaching and want something simple, we start there. Speaker scheduling today; more roles as we grow.
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HOW WE COMPARE
Planning Center vs. ChurchLinks
We're not trying to replace everything Planning Center does. We're a simpler option for churches that don't need the full suite, yet.
Planning Center covers worship teams, check-in, giving, and registrations in one platform. ChurchLinks starts with speaker scheduling: who's preaching when, no guest accounts, one shareable link. Below is a quick feature-by-feature comparison so you can see where each tool fits.
| Feature | ChurchLinks | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / preaching schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Add guest speakers without accounts | Just name & email | Account required |
| Worship team / volunteer scheduling | Coming later | Yes |
| Check-in, giving, registrations | No | Yes |
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours of configuration |
| Learning curve | Minimal: it's a calendar | Steep; training often needed |
| Typical monthly cost | ~$12/month | $60+/month |
| Best for | Churches that want simple speaker scheduling first | Churches that need the full suite |
The bottom line: Planning Center is the right fit when you need worship teams, check-in, giving, and registrations in one place. If you mainly need to schedule who's preaching and want something you can use in five minutes, with more roles coming later, ChurchLinks is built for that.
WHAT WE DO TODAY
Speaker Scheduling, Done Simply
We don't schedule worship teams or full services yet. We focus on one thing: who's preaching when. That's it.
Build Your Preaching Calendar
Add speakers to dates in seconds. See open weeks at a glance. Fill a quarter in minutes, not hours.
No Accounts for Guests
Guest speakers don't need to sign up. Type a name and email, assign a date. Share one link so everyone can see the schedule.
Quick Setup, No Training
No lengthy onboarding. No modules to complete. You add dates and names; your team sees the schedule. That's the goal.
More Roles Later
We're building toward more roles and scheduling options. Start with speakers now; we'll grow the product as your needs do.
WHY A SIMPLER ALTERNATIVE?
Not Every Church Needs the Full Suite
Planning Center is built for churches that run services, worship teams, check-in, and giving through one platform. If that's you, it's a great fit. If you mainly need to know who's preaching next Sunday and want to stop juggling spreadsheets and group texts, a simpler tool can get you there faster, and we're building toward more as we go.
Ready for Simpler Speaker Scheduling?
Start with who's preaching. We'll add more roles over time. Free trial, no credit card.
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