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See how Roost compares
Choosing church software is a big decision. Here is an honest look at how Roost stacks up against the platforms churches most often weigh it against, so you can pick what fits your family.
Coming from CCB?
You already know what wears you down: dated screens, a weak app, reporting no one can run. See every CCB frustration answered, plus how the one-click move works.
See the CCB comparison → Roost vs Planning CenterWeighing Planning Center?
Planning Center is genuinely good, especially Services. The real question is whether you want a suite of separate products, or one warm home where everything already works together.
See the Planning Center comparison →At a glance
Roost, CCB, and Planning Center, side by side
A fair, high-level look. Every platform here has real strengths; this is about which trade-offs fit your church.
| What matters | Roost | CCB | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| One unified platform | Everything in one home | Mostly, with gaps | A suite of separate products |
| Modern, role-based interface | Yes | Dated | Yes |
| Pricing model | One plan, all included | Tiered plans | Per product, à la carte |
| Workflows & automation | Across every module | Confusing queues | Mainly in People |
| Reporting anyone can run | Visual + plain-language | Expert-only | Per product |
| Engagement & discipleship | Built in | Limited | Not really |
| Worship & service planning | Built in | Weak | Excellent (separate app) |
| Member app | Branded, full | Weak | Church Center |
| Intelligence / AI layer | Built in | No | No |
| Migrating in | One-click + concierge | Importer + rollback | Importer + concierge |
Comparison reflects Roost's read of each platform's typical experience and is meant as a starting point, not a spec sheet. Product names belong to their owners.
The short version
Why churches land on Roost
One home, not a toolkit
People, giving, groups, events, serving, and worship share the same records. Nothing to sync, nothing to stitch together.
One honest price
Everything is included in one plan. No per-module add-ons and no surprise as you grow into more of the platform.
Warm and genuinely usable
Role-based home screens, plain-language reporting, and a real mobile app mean your team and your people actually enjoy it.
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The best comparison is your own data
Start free and explore Roost with your real people, or book a tour and we will walk you through how it stacks up against what you use today.