ROAR CircleHow ROAR Circle compares
Churches choosing software often also look at Planning Center, ChMeetings, ChurchTrac, Breeze and others. Each does some things well, and their prices and features change, so check them on their own websites. Here is what is different about ROAR Circle, and the questions worth asking any system.
| Question to ask | ROAR Circle’s answer |
|---|---|
| How is it priced? | One flat monthly price for the whole church, not per module. Seed is free up to 50 people; paid plans from US$29. |
| Is there a fair price outside North America and Europe? | Yes: 25% off for churches in the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and South Asia. |
| Does it take a cut of giving? | No. It never touches the money. |
| Can members give the way they already give? | Yes: bank transfer, PayPal, Stripe, Wise, mobile money, GCash, UPI, Mercado Pago, WiPay and more, through your church’s own accounts. |
| Which languages can members use? | English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. |
| Does check-in survive a dropped connection? | Yes, once opened while connected before the service. |
| Are there phone apps? | Yes, for iPhone, iPad and Android, plus any browser. |
| Is each church’s data kept apart? | Yes. Each church’s records are separated inside the database, and data is not sold or used to train AI. |
| Can we try before paying? | Yes: 30 days of the Family plan free, no card. |
Good to know before you choose
- Texts and WhatsApp messages sent from ROAR Circle through a church’s own Twilio account are not offered yet.
- ROAR Circle prints giving statements; check your country’s tax-receipt rules with your accountant.
- Member screens are translated; leader screens are mostly in English.