The whole stack at $0
B1.church vs Planning Center
B1 is the whole stack at $0. No module step-up.
B1.church
$0 / month
No tiers. No platform fee on gifts.
Planning Center
Free to start, then paid modules
| Feature | B1.church | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| People database | Included | Free, unlimited |
| Giving | No B1 platform fee | Processing; paid Giving as you grow |
| Check-in | Included | Included |
| Service planning | Included | Included |
| Member app | From your church site | Church Center |
| Website builder | Included | Not included |
| Import | People from Planning Center | — |
| Open source |
Our Take
B1 is people, giving, check-in, website, and worship planning at $0. No module step-up. Hosting included.
Switching from Planning Center
- 1Create your free B1 account. It takes a few minutes and needs no credit card.
- 2Import your people, groups, and giving records with B1 Transfer, which reads exports from Planning Center, Breeze, Tithe.ly, and Pushpay (CCB), or any CSV or Excel file.
- 3Connect your church's own Stripe, PayPal, or Paystack account for online giving.
- 4Publish your website and member app, and set up check-in if you use it.
- 5Invite your congregation to sign in.
Changed your mind? Export a full backup anytime, or convert your data back to Breeze or Planning Center format.