Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 294 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Planning Center holds a narrow lead over ChurchTrac, with answers recommending it for flexible, modular group management and tithing. ChurchTrac is instead the usual answer for congregations seeking a simple, budget-friendly setup to track donations and events.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | modular tools for scaling church groups, member tracking, and donations | modular tools for scaling church groups, member tracking, and donations | 43% |
| 2 | affordable, all-in-one management for budget-conscious and smaller churches | affordable, all-in-one management for budget-conscious and smaller churches | 39% |
| 3 | integrated church giving tools, custom apps, and member communication | integrated church giving tools, custom apps, and member communication | 37% |
| 4 | association management covering dues, member databases, and websites | association management covering dues, member databases, and websites | 30% |
| 5 | automated renewals and digital membership cards for smartphones | automated renewals and digital membership cards for smartphones | 28% |
| 6 | association membership handling alongside events and communication | association membership handling alongside events and communication | 28% |
| 7 | straightforward church databases with flat-rate pricing and child check-in | straightforward church databases with flat-rate pricing and child check-in | 26% |
| 8 | 24% | ||
| 9 | all-in-one community, event, and CRM tools for associations | all-in-one community, event, and CRM tools for associations | 18% |
| 10 | user-friendly church event registration, tracking, and mobile reporting | user-friendly church event registration, tracking, and mobile reporting | 16% |
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 9% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Join Itrising has become the go-to answer for buyers needing auto-renewals and digital membership cards, while Outsetafalling dropped out of recommendations for that need. Mentions also increased across the market for Wild Apricotrising, Glue Uprising, and MemberClicks.
Weeks of Jul 27 – Aug 30, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Glue Up, 4% on ChatGPT Search and 24% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Center | 57% | 48% | |
| ChurchTrac | 49% | 47% | |
| Tithe.ly | 43% | 48% | |
| Wild Apricot | 16% | 21% | |
| Join It | 17% | 22% | |
| MemberClicks | 12% | 16% | |
| Breeze ChMS | 23% | 42% | |
| GrowthZone | 7% | 9% | |
| Glue Up | 4% | 24% | |
| ChMeetings | 11% | 29% |
60% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. capterra.com, theleadpastor.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
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I need a church management software that handles tithing and small groups.
I need a membership management software for our association that handles dues, events, and communication.
We need to manage memberships. What tool handles auto-renewals and digital membership cards?