The Planning Center alternative
built for discipleship.
Planning Center charges per module and doesn't include AI, journaling, or Bible study tools. HolyJot gives you everything in one platform — 100% free.
Free for churches of any size · 5-minute setup · No contracts
Why churches are leaving Planning Center
Per-module pricing adds up
Planning Center charges separately for People, Giving, Groups, Services, and Check-Ins. A church using 3–4 modules pays $60–$120+/month. HolyJot includes everything for free.
No discipleship tools
Planning Center manages church operations but has no built-in Bible study, journaling, AI assistant, or discipleship tracking. HolyJot bridges admin and spiritual growth.
Zero AI features
Planning Center has no AI. HolyJot includes FaithAI — an AI chat widget for your church website, AI-powered Bible study, and AI journaling assistance — all included.
HolyJot vs. Planning Center
100% free. No surprises.
Planning Center's base plan starts at $14/mo — but add Giving, Groups, and Check-Ins and you're at $99+/mo. HolyJot is completely free for churches of any size.
Frequently asked questions
Why are churches looking for a Planning Center alternative?
Planning Center charges per module — Services, People, Giving, Groups, and Check-Ins are all separate add-ons. Many smaller churches find the cost adds up quickly and the platform complex to administer. Churches also note it lacks built-in discipleship tools, Bible study, or AI features.
Is HolyJot really free?
Yes. HolyJot is 100% free for churches of any size — every feature, unlimited members, no monthly fee. That includes member management, events, giving, sermon library, and the FaithAI chat widget, with no per-module fees.
Does HolyJot have the same features as Planning Center?
HolyJot covers the core features: member management, events & RSVPs, online giving, attendance tracking, and small groups. It also adds features Planning Center doesn't have: AI-powered discipleship tools, individual faith journaling, Bible reading plans, and a FaithAI chat widget for your church website.
How long does it take to switch from Planning Center to HolyJot?
Most churches complete their initial setup in under 10 minutes. Member import, giving setup, and your first event can all be live the same day.
Does HolyJot support online giving like Planning Center Giving?
Yes. HolyJot includes Stripe-powered giving with one-time and recurring donations, campaign goals, real-time dashboards, and automatic donor receipts — all included free at no extra cost.
Ready to switch from Planning Center?
Get your church set up on HolyJot in 5 minutes. Free forever for churches of any size.