# Planning Center Services vs ShelbyNext Financials Comparison

| | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 3.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 181 | 12 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (76.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free 5 Team Members Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Planning Center Services

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Scheduling (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Interface (2 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### ShelbyNext Financials

Pros:
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Financial Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Error Handling (1 reviews)
- Update Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (144 reviews) | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (145 reviews) | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (96 reviews) | 4.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (124 reviews) | 6.7 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (142 reviews) | 6.1 (9 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Planning Center Services

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 5 Team Members

Price: Free 5 Team Members Per Month

Key Features:
- 100MB Storage

[Browse all 7 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/planning-center-services/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ShelbyNext Financials

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Nonprofit

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Planning Center Services** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShelbyNext Financials** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Volunteer Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Nonprofits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring/Subscription Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Membership Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grant Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dues Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Committee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fundraising Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Nonprofit Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Planning Center Services** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShelbyNext Financials** | N/A | N/A |

#### General Ledger

| Feature | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Receivable

| Feature | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collections Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Payable

| Feature | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ACH Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchasing & Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receipt Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Partnership Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **General Ledger** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Giving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donation Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounts Receivable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bank Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fund Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grant Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounts Payable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fixed Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Income & Balance Sheet** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profit/Loss Statement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring/Subscription Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Nonprofits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Church Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Planning Center Services** | 9.2/10 | 14 |
| **ShelbyNext Financials** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **Membership Tracking** | 9.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Donation Management** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Congregation Communication** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Worship Management** | 9.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Event Planning** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Church Accounting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Volunteer Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Flow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receipt Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Membership Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Worship Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visitor Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Small Group Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **People Management Specific Tools** | 9.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management Specific Tools** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pledge Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Church Management

| Feature | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring/Subscription Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bank Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Religious Organizations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounts Receivable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ACH Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounts Payable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **General Ledger** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Location** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Child Check-in** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Giving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Planning Center Services (1):** [Church Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/church-management)

**Unique to ShelbyNext Financials (1):** [Nonprofit Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/nonprofit-accounting-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Planning Center Services | ShelbyNext Financials | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 76.4% | 72.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 23.0% | 18.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.6% | 9.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Planning Center Services

- **Religious Institutions:** 76.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.8%
- **Music:** 3.4%
- **Financial Services:** 1.7%
- **Events Services:** 1.1%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 0.6%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 0.6%
- **Photography:** 0.6%
- **Philanthropy:** 0.6%
- **Real Estate:** 0.6%
- **Other:** 4.6%

#### ShelbyNext Financials

- **Religious Institutions:** 72.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.1%
- **Higher Education:** 9.1%
- **Accounting:** 9.1%

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## Top Discussions

### Planning Center Services

- Title: [Is planning center free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-planning-center-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. But it will be a very basic version without many add ons. Refer to this page to see what best fits your organization https://www.planningcenter.com/pricing"
- Title: [How do you use planning center services?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-planning-center-services) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "We use Planning Center Services to schedule and communicate with all of our volunteers and paid childcare workers.  We are able to schedule them to serve..."

### ShelbyNext Financials

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/planning-center-services-vs-ministry-brands-holding-llc-shelbynext-financials)