EvangelOS offers three subscription plans: Essential, Growth, and Complete. Each plan includes a different set of features designed to match churches at different stages. This article explains what each plan includes and helps you understand which features are available to you.
Plan Overview
| Feature | Essential | Growth | Complete |
|---|
| Member Management | Included | Included | Included |
| Groups | Included | Included | Included |
| Events | Included | Included | Included |
| Email Communications | Included | Included | Included |
| Basic Analytics | Included | Included | Included |
| Financial Management | — | Included | Included |
| Online Giving (Stripe) | — | Included | Included |
| Event Check-In | — | Included | Included |
| Member Portal | — | Included | Included |
| SMS Communications | — | Included | Included |
| Social Media Integration | — | Included | Included |
| Custom Fields | — | Included | Included |
| Advanced Analytics | — | Included | Included |
| AI Features | — | — | Included |
| Smart Automations | — | — | Included |
| Audit Logs | — | — | Included |
| Kids Check-In | — | — | Included |
| API Access | — | — | Included |
Essential Plan
The Essential plan is the starting point for churches that want a solid foundation for member management and basic communications. It includes everything you need to organize your congregation, manage groups, create events, and send email newsletters.
Included in Essential:
- Unlimited member records
- Family and household management
- Group management (unlimited groups)
- Event creation and management
- Email communications (newsletters, mass emails, templates)
- Basic dashboard analytics
- Pastoral care tools (prayer requests, testimonies)
- Google Calendar integration
Growth Plan
Growth adds the financial and engagement tools growing churches need: online giving, event check-in, a member-facing portal, SMS communications, and richer analytics.
Everything in Essential, plus:
- Financial Management: Giving records, batch processing, fund management, giving statements, QuickBooks Online integration
- Online Giving: Stripe Connect for one-time and recurring online gifts, guest giving page
- Event Check-In: Standard and Self-Service check-in modes, attendance tracking, label printing
- Member Portal: Self-service portal for congregation members
- SMS Communications: Text message campaigns and notifications via Telnyx (requires TCPA consent collection)
- Social Media Integration: Connect Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn
- Custom Fields: Add church-specific fields to member profiles
- Advanced Analytics: Giving analytics, communications analytics, detailed demographic reports
- Planning Center Online integration, Vetty background checks
Complete Plan
Complete is for churches that want the full EvangelOS experience — AI-powered insights, automation, kids ministry tools, and developer access.
Everything in Growth, plus:
- AI Features: Evangel AI content assistant, member engagement risk scores, AI-generated dashboard insights
- Smart Automations: Trigger-based workflow automation for member follow-up, communication sequences, and more
- Audit Logs: A complete log of every action taken in your account — who changed what and when
- Kids Check-In: Dedicated kids check-in mode with guardian pickup codes and label printing
- API Access: REST API access and API key management for custom integrations
Checking Your Current Plan
- Go to Church Settings → Billing.
- Your current plan is shown at the top, along with your next billing date and payment method on file.
Upgrading Your Plan
- Go to Church Settings → Billing.
- Click Change Plan.
- Select the plan you want to upgrade to and confirm.
- New features become available immediately. You will be charged a prorated amount for the remainder of your current billing period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I try to use a feature not on my plan?
EvangelOS will show a prompt explaining the feature requires a plan upgrade. You will not be able to access the feature until your plan is upgraded.
Can I downgrade my plan?
Yes. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period. Data associated with downgraded features is preserved but hidden until you re-upgrade.
Are there per-member or per-message fees?
SMS messages are billed per-message at Telnyx carrier rates. Contact support for details on your specific plan limits and messaging rates.
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