Planning Center Check-Ins vs UCare in April 2026

76% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Planning Center Check-Ins

Church Management Software

4.9 34 user ratings

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85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

UCare

Church Management Software

4.8 12 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Planning Center Check-Ins can help you check people in and out quickly and safely with a flexible setup. Families can quickly check themselves in using a phone number or scanning a barcode on the Church Center app. Match the code on children's name tags to their guardian's labels to ensure safe pick-up. See who is and who is not allowed to pick up children in their individual profile notes. Turn any iOS or Android device into a station, and print labels on Citizen or Brother printers. Read more

First impressions last so make a great start with easy-to-use check-in that improves child safety and volunteer management. Track attendance, book events, broadcast SMS, organize groups. There’s a lot youth ministry needs, UCare helps with it all. Plan services, organize teams, confirm volunteers and learn new songs. We’ve got the tool that will simplify it all. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Not Available
Starts at $14.00. Offers Free-forever plan.

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SW Score & Breakdown

76% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

68%
Reviews

77%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

70%

85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

97%
Reviews

75%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

63%

Features

Total Features	3 Features	13 Features
Common Features for All	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Child Check-In Helps to streamline the check-in process and improve child safety in your church Donations Management Helps to record and track all financial donations and provide receipts and related documents to the donors. Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Multi-site Management Provides an option to electronically manage multiple stores, sites, and/or locations using just a single platform Online Giving An online payments method to start accepting recurring financial contributions to a church Pledge Management Helps to record and track promised pledges to pay a certain amount of money over a period. Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals.	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Child Check-In Helps to streamline the check-in process and improve child safety in your church Donations Management Helps to record and track all financial donations and provide receipts and related documents to the donors. Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Multi-site Management Provides an option to electronically manage multiple stores, sites, and/or locations using just a single platform Online Giving An online payments method to start accepting recurring financial contributions to a church Pledge Management Helps to record and track promised pledges to pay a certain amount of money over a period. Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals. + 10 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.9/5 34 user ratings	4.8/5 12 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 88.2% Very Good 8.8% Average 2.9% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 83.3% Very Good 16.7% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $14.00. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Available
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Free Free Plan 1 $14.00 $14.00 per month Plan 2 $29.00 $29.00 per month Plan 3 $59.00 $59.00 per month Plan 4 $99.00 $99.00 per month Plan 5 $149.00 $149.00 per month Plan 6 $199.00 $199.00 per month	Essentials Others Growth Others Lighthouse Others
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