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Planning Center

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 25 - Reviews of Planning Center

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Andy M.  
Recruiter - People Operations  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Does Everything We Need"

March 15, 2019

5.0

Pros

Planning Center truly is the one-stop-shop connector for our Worship ministry team. It has proved extremely simple to both organize people and song charts/audio.

Cons

I really do not have a complaint about this software.

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BC

Bruce C.  
Owner  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I use Planning Center at the church where I serve as Executive Pastor."

January 24, 2018

5.0

Pros

I love all the integrated modules. We currently use Planning Center Giving, People, and Services. Giving was amazingly easy to set up.

Cons

The only suggestion I would have for Planning Center is to offer a little bit easier support. When I need to learn how to do a very specific function I can usually find it easiest by Googling Planning Center + The task instead of being about to find it on their site directly

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SG

Svyatoslav G.  
Chief Marketing Officer  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Convenient solution for collaboration"

March 23, 2019

5.0

Pros

I really like the Planning Center as an opportunity for collaboration, as well as simplified tracking of everything that happens. There is a great support service that helps us with software configuration and many useful features.

Cons

Planning Center was difficult to use without prior study. Because of a poorly designed interface, searching for some functions takes a lot of time. Limited integration options.

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Robert G.  
Praise Team  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Used it for Praise Team"

May 21, 2018

5.0

Pros

I loved how it worked on my cell phone as well as any other location needed. One edit and everyone saw it.

Cons

It is online based so sometimes we could not access it in the church because the internet was hard to find.

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JS

Jo S.  
john@bereancommunitychurch.com  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Easy to Use, Team-Building App!"

July 20, 2021

5.0

Using Planning Center has been simple and straightforward. Everyone can download the app to their phone, so scheduling has never been easier!

Pros

We can connect our whole ministry team without calling individual people! This app has helped us quickly share information and plan together!

Cons

We haven't found any problems. It's been a turnkey solution that has brought our team together without a lot of hassle.

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JK

Jean K.  
Church Administrator  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Planning center - used by Youth & Childrens and by music teams"

August 17, 2018

5.0

We are using it to organize volunteers in Children's ministry, to communicate and assign things for Small Group Confirmation leaders and to schedule and equipment music teams with music.

Pros

Music users like - the ability for multiple users to access the same plan at the same time - templates, matrix view and integration with other apps. Also like the ability for musicians and singers to access and print their music Youth minister likes the automatic reminders and the ability to attach lesson plans.

Cons

Comments from music directors - When integrated with Song Select, you can only download lyrics and chords. Lead sheet integration would be nice. Traditional worship director would like the integration with denominational music resources online (Sundays & Seasons). Youth Director states trying to switch the dates can be difficult.

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MB

Michael B.  
Worship Leader  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Worthwhile Tool to Keep You in the Know"

February 7, 2020

4.0

Planning Center has truly done almost everything to make it easy for my worship team to communicate on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis. There is a significant advantage to having all of the team files in one place, from PDFs to embedded YouTube videos.

Pros

I enjoy that I have the ability to play audio files in the background. This is a huge advantage when driving, which I do a great deal of.

Cons

It seems that despite my internet connection, the files (particularly audio and video files) consistently load at a slower speed (and occasionally will pause to buffer) than what would be expected from my network. This has no affect on the quality of the file.

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DL

David L.  
Communications Manager  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Keeps the team organized"

July 12, 2019

5.0

I was at a church that did not utilize Planning Center well, and at first did not enjoy the product as much. At our current church, all the teams take advantage of the functions the app provides, and has led to a smooth and organized experience.

Pros

At a quick glance, you can see what dates you are scheduled for in what capacity. As a musician, it is great to prepare for an upcoming service by reviewing the agenda, any music files that have been uploaded (mp3s, PDFs, etc.), as well as see who else is scheduled with you for the weekend.

Cons

Sometimes there are errors when trying to load an audio file. But usually it will work on the second or third try.

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Brandon A.  
Inventory and ERP system manager  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I use the app for when I am playing at church. It's a nice way to get everything in one place."

July 6, 2018

4.0

I don't know how we got information/sheet music to our teams without a solution like this! It's like life before cell phones, how would we get anything done?

Pros

It's a great way to distribute the music that you need to people before practice. Without something like this, they would be seeing the music for the first time and can be a challenge to make any progress. The music stand is great for practice at home.

Cons

I find the UI for communication with other teammates confusing. I find it hard to select the people that I want to send messages to and the automatic fill in of things is difficult.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Middle School Groups Director  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Has some great potential"

October 27, 2018

4.0

Pros

The software serves its purpose for volunteers to know when they are serving.

Cons

Did not receive proper notifications, overall cumbersome to use and navigate.

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Response from Planning Center

October 29, 2018

Thanks for the review! You mentioned that there were issues with receiving notifications and found some thing cumbersome. We'd love to get more information so that we can get those notification issues resolved for you and also get your feedback on navigation improvements. Please contact our support team. Thank you!

BD

Bruce D.  
Pastor of Middle School Ministry  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great software once you figure it out"

December 4, 2018

4.0

We use it a LOT and plan to continue to use it. Once you get going it is FANTASTIC.

Pros

This software is good and very helpful. It is great for scheduling people, planning out events/services and coordinating worship. The fact that it links with Pro Presenter is a HUGE plus. The communication reminders and scheduled emails are very helpful. Once you get it set up it works quickly. Getting your first few plans together takes some time (especially if you have never used it before) but after that it works pretty easily.

Cons

Setting it up takes time. It is not the most intuitive. Trying to navigate from a plan to an individual and then to a song selection is not always the easiest until you figure it out. When you copy a plan (replicating a service like Christmas Eve) it also copies all of the rehearsal times but I didn't realize that so had some confusion when I changed the settings. FYI - feel like that could have been an alert button to remind me.

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AS

Alanie S.  
Business admin  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A must have for churches! "

January 20, 2021

5.0

Planning Center makes scheduling so much easier and creates a better workflow.

Pros

We use Planning Center every week to schedule out our volunteers. We also use it to create groups and create sign up forms. When we have a new visitor, we import their info into Planning Center. This is our database for almost everything. It makes scheduling SO EASY!!! I absolutely love it and highly recommend.

Cons

I honestly don’t really have any negative things to say about this product. I truly love every bit of it.

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Response from Planning Center

January 29, 2021

Thanks so much for the review, Melanie! So grateful we've helped you and your church's ministry. Let us know if we can ever help with anything!

HC

Hilary C.  
Director  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Love PCO"

November 23, 2023

5.0

Pros

Definitely a believer in planning center. My go to for worship sets, teams and planning.

Cons

No complaints here. Would definitely recommend to all.

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AB

Aaron B.  
Lead Pastor  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Always moving forward "

October 13, 2019

5.0

Pros

It helps us stay organized as a church and helps us disciple people better.

Cons

There are some learning curves that have to happen by using it. It’s not always easy to learn new things.

Reason for choosing Planning Center

They kept adding new services that fit our needs.

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AG

Anna G.  
Media & Production Director  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We wouldn't be able to function without Planning Center!"

September 13, 2018

5.0

Planning Center is wonderful and we wouldn't be able to function as volunteer teams without it. As a worship band and production team, I love how we're able to provide a volunteer with everything they need to do their best - sheet music, MP3s, order of service, etc. - all at a glance.

Pros

Coordinating volunteers is a breeze with this software.

Cons

The mobile app is clunky sometimes and some of the menu items in the browser version are confusing - I spend a while trying to find what I need sometimes.

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Aimee F.  
OD/HR Professional  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "HUGE time saver for organizing your ministry"

December 9, 2019

4.0

It is a fantastic, very needed tool to stay organized, communicated well with those involved in church administration at some level, and ensure church operations are being managed.

Pros

The tool is super easy to use and has tons of apps for each area of ministry. Having everything integrated and cloud-based is helpful as well. I have used it more on the scheduling and communicating with volunteers side, however, we use it across the ministry.

Cons

It can take some getting used to for less tech-savvy users. The product is pricey (but worth it). The mobile app seems to be glitchy at times.

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SG

Scott G.  
Director of Digital Ministries  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We love planning center!"

December 21, 2018

5.0

We use planning center to plan our worship service, reserve rooms and to check kids in for our Bible classes.

Pros

Planning center is easy to use and it has plenty of features so it does lots of work for us.

Cons

I can't think of anything I dislike about planning center!

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LM

Lily M.  
Administration  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Planning Center is a Must"

April 23, 2019

5.0

Couldn’t do a days work withou Planning Center! The way you can add aspects of worship services and assign parts saved many minutes of meetings and discussion.

Pros

Planning Center literally has it all and is your one stop shop.

Cons

Some features are not as intuitive as I hoped.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Music Team Plans!"

April 17, 2019

5.0

Pros

I love that with planning center the music team at my church can all be on the same page before practice even begins. Everyone knows the songs, the order, and even what their role in each song will be. This also allowed us to prepare at home by having the music in advance. Once we started using planning center the morale of the team was boosted. We all felt more prepared and less stressed!

Cons

The software could used a facelift. It isn't the most appealing to the eye but it certainly gets the job done!

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BC

Brandie C.  
Admin Assistant  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Planning Center - A MUST for all churches"

January 20, 2021

5.0

Planning Center has been an invaluable tool in keeping our church teams scheduled and organized. We wouldn't be able to do what we do with out all of the scheduling and automation that it provides.

Pros

Planning Center is a fantastic tool to help churches organized. The automated reminders are the best part of the entire tool. Not having to manually email out reminders to team members is worth its weight in gold.

Cons

There are some functions and tools in Planning Center that are not as intuitive and take a little bit of learning (and help from tech support) to master.

Switched from

[Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/)

Google Sheets became inefficient for us and we needed a more robust option for scheduling.

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Response from Planning Center

January 22, 2021

We appreciate the review, Brandie. Let us know if you need any further clarification on how Planning Center works. We're here to help!

Felipe M.  
Field Services Engineer  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Planning Center is great for locating what I am responsible for while serving at church."

December 10, 2019

4.0

This program is what I use to navigate all things church related.

Pros

I have thoroughly enjoyed using this program for navigating through the complicated schedules for church service, serving, teams, etc. There's even a section for downloadable or playable content for the media team. Fantastic software and service. You can see who is on what team, when events and meetings are held, and who is responsible for what.

Cons

So far I haven't found any cons for this program. It has only made my life easier while serving on teams and planning weekly sets, etc.

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BM

Brandon M.  
Pastor  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Planning Center Worth the Money"

November 19, 2020

5.0

Planning Center has been a game-changer for our ministry. We use Planning Center for all our ministry needs including scheduling, checking kids in, to utilizing its function for planning out Sunday services.

Pros

I love the ability to keep everyone organized into one program. Planning Center is great for organizing your teams and scheduling people to serve in different ministries.

Cons

As far as cons are concerned, I really don't have any. Planning Center continually updates its platform to improve its product.

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Response from Planning Center

January 8, 2021

We appreciate the review, Brandon! So grateful we've helped make ministry easier. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions on anything!

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Creative Director  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Program Money can buy for a church!"

June 13, 2018

5.0

Pros

This has streamlined the way we do services, schedule volunteers and share files we need between campuses.

Cons

Honestly the only thing we see as a negative is that we haven't purchased all of their in program additions.

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EV

Elizabeth V.  
Bookkeeper  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Was helpful but expensive "

July 6, 2023

3.0

Pros

Really like how helpful it was in scheduling volunteers.

Cons

We didn’t use it to its full capacity, so wish there was a “lite” version for cheaper.

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Response from Planning Center

July 7, 2023

Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for your kind words! You mentioned having a "lite" version would be ideal - we do offer a free version for our products (expect Music Stand) and you could consider these a "lighter" version in most cases. Our Support Team is a great resource for help in that area. Hit the '?' icon in the upper-right corner. Send us a message and our team will jump in to help! Thanks!

VR

Verified Reviewer  
eCademy Teacher  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### " A great software resource for programming!"

August 16, 2018

5.0

My experience has been great overall! It helps me stay organized and it's a great programming software!

Pros

I like that this software makes it easy to set your programming for the weekend and also allow others to collaborate on it. It allows you to put together a time sheet/schedule, but also schedule the people on your team who will be coming so they can see it as well. It's a great way to get your team synced up and it definitely helps with organization and communication!

Cons

It can be confusing at first and the process is long if you don't have a template or program without a template.

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