Flocknote vs Text In Church: Which Church Texting Tool Fits? (2026)
If you're picking a church texting tool, you've probably narrowed it down to these two. They show up on most church texting lists.
They're both good. But they're built for different churches. Flocknote is built around parish communication and a member database. Text In Church is built around first-time guests.
I run Evant, so I'm not neutral. But I'll be straight about where each of these does well, and I'll keep the Evant part to the end.
Pricing and features checked November 2026. These change often, so double-check on each company's site before you sign up.
The short version
Pick Flocknote if you're a Catholic parish, or a small church under 40 members that wants free texting and email.
Pick Text In Church if your top priority is turning first-time guests into regulars, with connect cards and automated follow-up sequences.
Pricing
Flocknote prices by member count. Under 40 members is free. 41 to 50 is $10/month. 51 to 70 is $17/month, and it keeps climbing from there. Flocknote Complete, with the household database and donor tools, is another $75/month.
Text In Church has CORE, PLUS and SUITE plans, with a Large Church tier above that. Calling is an extra $10 per seat per month, and going over your monthly credits costs 3¢ per credit, according to a third-party pricing tracker.
So for a small church that mostly sends announcements, Flocknote is hard to beat on price. For a church that grows past a few hundred members, both bills go up, just in different ways. Flocknote's goes up with your member count. Text In Church's goes up with add-ons and credits.
Texting
Flocknote gives you unlimited standard texts. That's a real strength. The catch is "standard." Longer messages and pictures need the SuperTexting add-on.
Text In Church works on credits. You get a monthly allowance, and if you go over it you pay per credit.
Both do two-way texting, so people can reply.
Guest follow-up
This is Text In Church's thing. Digital connect cards, automated welcome sequences, templates written for you, and training through their Academy.
Flocknote isn't built around guest follow-up the same way.
If guest assimilation is the center of your growth plan, Text In Church wins this one.
Voice calls
Flocknote doesn't do calls.
Text In Church does, as a $10 per seat per month add-on. Three staff members who want calling is $30/month on top of your plan.
If you have a lot of older members who don't read texts, that matters.
Giving
Flocknote includes online giving on every plan with standard processing fees. That's a good deal.
Text In Church connects with giving platforms, so you'll set one up separately.
Who each one is built for
- Flocknote: Catholic parishes, and small churches that want texting, email and a member database in one place.
- Text In Church: Churches focused on guest follow-up that want done-for-you sequences and training.
A third option
If neither fits, and what you mostly need is for people to reply, RSVP and give, that's what we built Evant for. Voice calls are on every plan at 1.5¢ a minute, "Reply YES to RSVP" is built in, and every customer gets a free Stripe donation page. Plans start at $20/month.
If you want the details, see Evant vs Flocknote and Evant vs Text In Church. Or 👉 Start your free trial. No credit card.
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FAQ
Is Flocknote or Text In Church cheaper?
For a small church, Flocknote usually is. It's free under 40 members and $10/month for 41 to 50. Text In Church sells CORE, PLUS and SUITE plans, plus add-ons like calling at $10 per seat per month. Which costs less for you depends on your size and how much you text.
Which is better for first-time guest follow-up?
Text In Church. Digital connect cards and automated welcome sequences are its core strength.
Does Flocknote have voice calling?
No. Flocknote focuses on texting, email and member management. Text In Church offers calling as a $10 per seat monthly add-on.
Is Flocknote only for Catholic churches?
No, any church can use it. But it's built with Catholic parishes in mind, with tools like sacrament tracking and content from Catholic publishers.
Is there an option with calls on every plan?
Yes. Evant includes voice calls on every plan at 1.5¢ a minute, plus text-to-RSVP and a free donation page, starting at $20/month.
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