Planning Center vs. Breeze:
Church management for small churches
Over 85,000 customers choose our all-in-one system, flexible pricing, low processing fees, and consistent product updates.
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What makes Planning Center different than Breeze Church Management?
All-in-one platform
A single, integrated system of tools for every ministry to help you in your routine tasks—and far beyond.
Simple, à la carte pricing
Only pay for what
you need and get
custom pricing that
fits your budget.
Privately owned
No venture capitalists, investors, or potential buyers will ever disrupt the quality of our product.
Weekly product updates
Every product releases a new feature at least twice a quarter, and improvements are ongoing.
PLANNING CENTER VS. BREEZE ChMS
A fully integrated church management software for small churches.
Breeze is owned by Tithe.ly, so some of these features may only be available with an additional subscription. We have a lot of features to offer, but here are some of our highlights at a glance!
Features
Flexible pricing
Our pricing is based on the products and features you need. For many churches, it’s less than Breeze’s flat $72/mo.
No setup fees
Customized onboarding
We’ll provide you with email support as you get started, but Breeze offers to migrate your data and phone support to help you set up your account the way you need it.
Launch kit
Breeze offers a free download of slides, social graphics, pledge cards, and more, to help churches socialize their software to congregations. We offer a custom Church Center promo video and marketing assets you can share with your church.
Service planning
Build a song library, offer rehearsal tools, and integrate with services like SongSelect and MultiTracks to help musicians learn their parts.
Church app for members
Music rehearsal tools
Volunteer scheduling
Communication (text and email)
Central church calendar
Check-in system
Member database
Reporting
Free ministry resources
Breeze offers free resource kits for ministry events and seasons.
PeoplePlanning Center
We transferred our database to Planning Center and our senior pastor, who self-describes as "Not A Spreadsheet Person,” just called to tell me how easy and intuitive it's been to figure out!
Claire Higgins
Administrative Assistant at Saint Pauls United Church of Christ
The features and accessibility of Planning Center have made this software an essential resource for my career and church. When it comes to an all-in-one church management software, there is no competition.
Travis Willis
Director of Worship and Communications at Powell United Methodist Church
Planning Center's modular setup ensures we don't pay for features we don't use, but leaves us with options should our needs change and we decide to expand.
Alex Biddles
Teaching Pastor at LoveNOW Community Church
Planning Center Giving has saved us over $26,000 a year in processing fees since we left our contracts!.
Steven Terrones,
Assistant Director of Finance at ChurchLV
5 reasons churches choose Planning Center over Breeze ChMS
ALL-IN-ONE CHURCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
We offer a single system to do everything Breeze can do—and much more.
Everything you need is in one place with one password. You never have to log into another system.
Planning Center is a single system of different tools, so your donation reports, volunteer scheduling, and member directory are all connected.
EASY CHURCH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Pick the right features for your budget.
You can pick what you want to pay for based on your church’s needs—no matter your size.
Let your ministry dictate your cost
Upgrade for seasonal events
Adjust your plans whenever without any penalties or fees
Cancel anytime
Everything you need to do with Breeze, you can
do with Planning Center for less than their $72/mo. fee. Get Registrations, Check-Ins, Giving, and Services for just $60/mo.
LOW PROCESSING FEES
Save money on processing fees for online donations. (Ours are the lowest!)
We process online donations at 2.15% + $0.30 per transaction for credit cards and 0% + $0.30 per ACH bank transfer donations.
Breeze’s fees are 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for credit cards (not including AMEX) and 1% + $0.25 for ACH bank transfers. We’ll let you do the math.
WEEKLY PRODUCT UPDATES
Regular improvements to make your ministry work easier.
We’re always looking for ways to make better features that help you more now and as your needs change.
You can count on us to listen to your feedback, and for that feedback to make its way into our product development.
PLANNING CENTER IS INDEPENDENT
We’re not for sale and we’re not buying: We’re focused on you.
We’re privately held and planning to keep it that way.
No outside investment means we’re not trying to appease shareholders. Instead, we can stay focused on one thing: building amazing tools for the church that help their communities flourish.
Breeze is owned by Tithe.ly, which means the product receives less attention and has plateaued in development.
I firmly believe that the reason we can prioritize our love for the church is because we do not have the pressures of venture capitalists or corporate sales. I am committed to keeping Planning Center independent so we can continue in our mission.
Frequently asked questions about Planning Center
You can also reach out to our support team or check out our demos for more info about the product.
What is Breeze church management?
Breeze is a simple database and management system, focused on small and mid-sized churches. They were purchased by Tithe.ly in 2021 and haven’t developed their features much since then.
Is Planning Center the best Breeze ChMS alternative?
Yes! Everything you can do with Breeze you can do with Planning Center for less money. We offer more features than Breeze, and are constantly improving the features we already have while pushing out new ones to meet the church’s needs.
How will Planning Center help me migrate from Breeze?
We have tons of resources to help you switch to Planning Center. From product demos and how-to articles, to our beloved support team and user communities, there’s no shortage of help to get your account set up and running.
How does Planning Center’s onboarding compare with Breeze church management support?
We recommend watching Planning Center University, detailed demos that teach you all about our products. If you’re trying to do something specific, our Getting Started articles are a great place to find answers as you work.
Is Planning Center’s pricing all-inclusive like Breeze ChMS pricing?
Our pricing is customizable based on what your church needs. We don’t want you to pay for anything you’re not going to use! Select only the products you need, adjust your plan level whenever you want, and cancel any time.
Is Planning Center ever going to sell to another company?
Never. Because Tithe.ly owns Breeze, its attention is divided and the product development has plateaued. But Planning Center is a privately held, self-funded company. Having no outside funding or shareholders helps us stay committed to the needs of our customers: churches like yours! Everything we do is for you, and that will never change.
Does Planning Center have a custom app and website builder?
Church Center is a customizable app and website experience free and fully integrated with any Planning Center subscription. You can easily build pages for your church’s mobile app and website so people can engage with your content and get involved in your ministries.
Want to learn more? Watch a system demo!
Here’s a 45-minute overview of our entire system. We also have individual product demos if you want to dive in even deeper.
Talk to support
Access to support is free, even if you’re not a customer yet. We’ll get back to you in ~1 business hour.
Learn moreSee the latest update
We are constantly improving our products. Check out the most recent update to see what’s new!