Elvanto (UCare) for Churches
3.7/ 5
Our Take
Elvanto (now rebranded as UCare) is a strong alternative to Planning Center, particularly for international churches. Its service planning and volunteer rostering features rival Planning Center at a lower price point. The clean, modern interface makes adoption easy for volunteer teams.
Pros for Churches
- +Service planning and volunteer rostering rival Planning Center at lower cost
- +Clean, modern interface that's easy for volunteers to learn
- +Popular internationally — not just US-focused like most ChMS
- +Good integrations with streaming and communication tools
- +30-day free trial gives ample time to evaluate
Cons for Churches
- −Smaller market share means fewer community resources and tutorials
- −Per-person pricing can get expensive as your database grows
- −No built-in giving platform — you'll need a separate tool
- −Less name recognition than Planning Center or Breeze in the US
- −Group management features are less advanced than CCB or Realm
Best For
International churches or those wanting Planning Center-quality service planning at a lower price.
Skip If
You're a US-based church that values a large community and support ecosystem — Planning Center has a bigger ecosystem.
Pricing
Pricing scales with number of people in database. Starts around $18/mo for up to 100 people. 30-day free trial.