Church software built for Africa, priced for Africa
See how Churchy compares to Planning Center for churches that want local pricing and built-in SMS.
Choosing church software often comes down to fit and cost. Planning Center is a well-established platform based in the United States, and it bills in US dollars. Churchy takes a different starting point: it is built for churches across Africa and bills in local currency, so your budgeting stays in the money you actually use.
This page lays out an honest comparison. We will not quote figures we cannot stand behind, and we will not overstate what any tool does. Instead, we focus on what is genuinely different about Churchy, from local-currency plans to built-in SMS and Paystack giving, so you can decide what suits your congregation.
Why African churches choose Churchy
Priced in your currency
Plans are billed in GHS, NGN, KES, ZAR, or USD, with your country detected automatically, so there are no surprise conversions.
Free to get started
You can set up your church, add members, and explore the core modules without paying anything upfront.
SMS that just works
Churchy sends messages through Hellio, so reminders, follow-ups, and announcements reach members directly from the platform.
Local giving built in
Collect tithes and offerings online through Paystack, a payment gateway widely used across the continent.
Built for how African churches operate
Many congregations run several services, campuses, or branches under one leadership. Churchy supports multi-branch structures and regional oversight from the start, so headquarters can see the whole picture while each branch manages its own members, attendance, and giving.
Moving to Churchy
Switching tools should not mean losing your records. Churchy lets you bring in your existing member information and start tracking attendance, first-timers, and giving straight away, with support on hand if you need help getting set up.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I import my existing member data?
Yes. You can bring your current member records into Churchy so you do not have to start from scratch, and our team can help you organise the import.
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Is Churchy cheaper than Planning Center?
Churchy is free to get started, and paid plans are billed in local currency. We do not quote other vendors' prices, but many African churches find local-currency billing easier to budget for.
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Does Churchy work outside Ghana?
Yes. Churchy is built for churches across Africa, detects your country automatically, and supports plans in several local currencies.
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Can I send SMS to members directly?
Yes. SMS is built in through Hellio, so you can message individuals or groups without a separate service.
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