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ACS vs Planning Center Comparison (2026)

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Planning Center

Overview

ACS is a church management software designed to help churches of all sizes handle finances, members, services, background checks, contributions, accounting processes, payroll, purchase orders, and more on a centralized platform.

Planning Center is an all-in-one church management system made to help you organize information, coordinate events, communicate with your team, and connect with your congregation. Use different tools for your ministry needs while keeping everyone informed about what's happening around the church.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

279.95

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

3.9

126

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

46%

would recommend this app

4.7

1.1K

850

249

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

87%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Also has various report options that go along with these registrations that are very helpful. Whenever we have a problem or question, customer support is very helpful and friendly!”

Kathy V.

Administrative Assistant

“The company itself is working to move customers to newer products (Realm in particular) and current ACS users should get themselves into the cloud ASAP.”

Andrew R.

Director of Family Ministries

“We really liked how easy it was for our members to find each other in the directories”

Cole S.

CEO

Pros

“It's primarily designed for churches, although I'm sure other non-profits could utilize it as well. When a user understands the options available, it can be a powerful program in comparison to the monthly cost. When compared with other programs, Planning Center seems to have great value for the cost, with the abilities it includes.”

Paula G.

Admin

“There is even an app for the admin-side of the program, as well as an app for the customer-side (event signup, etc.).”

Paula G.

Admin

“Moving from the each level seems to have a large increase in capacity (i.e. number of attendees allowed) and somewhat high jump in cost.”

Paula G.

Admin

Cons

“We use it every day in our office, but people using it from home often have problems. ”

Kathy V.

Administrative Assistant

“Some days we notice it's "sluggish" (may be an internet issue). ”

Kathy V.

Administrative Assistant

“The ACS software often bugs or slows down when donor files increase.”

Cheikh B.

Indépendant

Cons

“It is difficult to keep the people database under control due to the automatic creation of profiles anytime anyone downloads the app, fills out a form, registers for an event, etc.”

Kylee A.

Communications Director

“I don't enjoy the updated group chat feature as much as I did the functionality of it before.”

Stephanie W.

Kids Director

“Sometimes the navigation gets a littel cumbersome and it's hard to find exactly what you are looking for”

AL M.

Senior Pastor