# ChMeetings, Elvanto vs Text-Em-All Comparison

| | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 3.5 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 20 | 14 | 823 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (42.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (64.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free 50 People | $72.00 Per Month | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ChMeetings

Pros:
- Updates (3 reviews)
- Contact Management (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Inadequate Reporting (1 reviews)
- Inefficiency (1 reviews)

### Elvanto

**Not enough data**

### Text-Em-All

Pros:
- Ease of Use (53 reviews)
- Text Messaging (38 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (19 reviews)
- Messaging Issues (15 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (16 reviews) | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 9.4 (650 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 9.5 (653 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (471 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (448 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 9.5 (522 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 10.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (429 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (619 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ChMeetings

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free 50 People

Key Features:
- People Management
- Events Management
- Ministries Management

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/chmeetings/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Elvanto

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Church Management + Giving

Price: $72.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- All the features with no hidden costs (ever!)
- Full worship planning and volunteer management
- Support for community & outreach contacts at no extra charge

[Learn more about Elvanto](https://www.g2.com/products/elvanto/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Text-Em-All

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Free

Description: Best for users who want to evaluate the service. Start with a free account and upgrade to Credits or Monthly later.

Key Features:
- Dedicated free account
- Upgrade at anytime
- Browse sample messages

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/text-em-all/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Nonprofit Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ChMeetings** | N/A | N/A |
| **Elvanto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Text-Em-All** | N/A | N/A |

#### General Ledger

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Receivable

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collections Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Payable

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SMS Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ChMeetings** | N/A | N/A |
| **Elvanto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Text-Em-All** | 8.6/10 | 75 |

#### Text Messaging

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bulk SMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (72 reviews) | 
| **Two-Way Text Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (60 reviews) | 
| **Text Scheduler** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (62 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Replies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Automatic URL Shortening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (35 reviews) | 
| **MMS Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (66 reviews) | 
| **Transactional SMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### SMS Platform

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (48 reviews) | 
| **White Label** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Text-to-Landline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Short Codes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (35 reviews) | 
| **API Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (36 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SMS Marketing

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Nonprofit CRM

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ChMeetings** | N/A | N/A |
| **Elvanto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Text-Em-All** | N/A | N/A |

#### Constituent Management

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Constituent Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing Automation

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing ROI Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow Automation

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Donor Prospecting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Delegation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting & Analytics

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fundraising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grant Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales POS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Nonprofit CRM

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Volunteer Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ChMeetings** | N/A | N/A |
| **Elvanto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Text-Em-All** | N/A | N/A |

#### Volunteer Management

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Opportunity Listings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Volunteer Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Volunteer Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Volunteer Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engagement & Communication Tools

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donation Pages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CRM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Proactive Notification

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ChMeetings** | N/A | N/A |
| **Elvanto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Text-Em-All** | 8.6/10 | 194 |

#### Messaging Channels

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SMS Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (180 reviews) | 
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Voice Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (146 reviews) | 
| **Two way messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (146 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (152 reviews) | 
| **Triggered Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (128 reviews) | 
| **Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (120 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (116 reviews) | 

### Church Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ChMeetings** | 9.2/10 | 16 |
| **Elvanto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Text-Em-All** | 7.6/10 | 8 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Membership Tracking** | 9.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 
| **Donation Management** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Congregation Communication** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Worship Management** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Event Planning** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Church Accounting** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **People Management Specific Tools** | 9.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Event Management Specific Tools** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Church Management

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Appointment Reminder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ChMeetings** | N/A | N/A |
| **Elvanto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Text-Em-All** | 8.7/10 | 186 |

#### Features

| Feature | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Integrated App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (70 reviews) | 
| **SMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (144 reviews) | 
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Voice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (129 reviews) | 
| **Confirmation and Cancellation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (105 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Church Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/church-management)

**Unique to ChMeetings (2):** [Nonprofit Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/nonprofit-accounting-software), [Nonprofit CRM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/nonprofit-crm)

**Unique to Elvanto (1):** [Volunteer Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/volunteer-management)

**Unique to Text-Em-All (4):** [SMS Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sms-marketing), [Proactive Notification Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/proactive-notification), [Emergency Notification Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/emergency-notification), [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ChMeetings | Elvanto | Text-Em-All | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 36.8% | 64.3% | 47.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.1% | 35.7% | 42.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.1% | 0% | 9.3% | 

### By Industry

#### ChMeetings

- **Religious Institutions:** 47.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 29.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.8%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 5.9%
- **Accounting:** 5.9%

#### Elvanto

- **Religious Institutions:** 71.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1%
- **Design:** 7.1%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 7.1%

#### Text-Em-All

- **Religious Institutions:** 14.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 11.2%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 10.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.6%
- **Education Management:** 5.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.0%
- **Real Estate:** 2.6%
- **Construction:** 2.5%
- **Human Resources:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 37.8%

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## Top Discussions

### ChMeetings

No discussions available for this product.

### Elvanto

No discussions available for this product.

### Text-Em-All

- Title: [How does call em all work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-call-em-all-work) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's easy to reach your contacts with Text-Em-All and broadcast your message to everyone on your list in just a few minutes. Simply choose a voice/text/combo..."
- Title: [Can I get  message out to approx. 200 people](https://www.g2.com/discussions/41074-can-i-get-message-out-to-approx-200-people) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Les, we can help you send a message out to 5 people or 5,000 people. If you need help setting up a voice or text broadcast, please reach out and one of our..."
- Title: [Do you plan on having categories we can name ourselves to search by?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/39317-do-you-plan-on-having-categories-we-can-name-ourselves-to-search-by) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hey, Xavier! An easy way to manage your contacts and their phone numbers is by creating groups within the Contacts section of your Text-Em-All account.  In..."
- Title: [No questions, great service](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37867-no-questions-great-service) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you, Kayla!"
- Title: [Are you doing any type of upgrades?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34792-are-you-doing-any-type-of-upgrades) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, Dana. We are currently in the process of developing a native mobile app that is expected to be released early next year. We are always looking for new..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/chmeetings-vs-elvanto-vs-text-em-all)