Clearstream vs Flocknote

Both Flocknote and Clearstream are texting software developed specifically for churches. Although we have similarities, each software has its own unique approach and features.

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New plants to many of the largest and most influential churches in the U.S. rely on Clearstream as their texting service.

Features Compared

Clearstream Flocknote

Pricing

Based on the number of texts you send each month. View our pricing here.

Starting plan is $29/mo - 1,250 texts.

Based on the number of contacts you have in your account. View their pricing here.

Starting plan is free - up to 40 contacts.

A2P 10DLC

Yes
No

Dedicated short codes

Yes
No

Unlimited keywords

Yes
No

Two-way texting

Yes
Yes

Unlimited texting

No
Yes

MMS costs extra.

Subaccounts

Yes
No

Live polls

Yes
No

Church management

No
Yes

Automated workflows

Yes
No

Text menus

Yes
No

Conditional branches

Yes
No

MMS (Picture messaging)

Yes
Yes

Notes

Yes
No

Personalized messaging

Yes
No

User management

Yes
Yes

Text links

Yes

Clearstream developed links with tracking & church subdomains.

Yes

Email

Yes
Yes

Metrics

Yes

In-depth.

Yes

Email only.

Unlimited lists

Yes
Yes

Text-to-give

Yes
Yes

Templates

No
Yes

Multi-lingual

Yes
Yes

Customer Review

"The customer service is incredible. And the product itself is just as good."

- Eddie, A.

Product

We love Flocknote and they've built a great product, but there are a few things that set Clearstream apart. We're meticulous about providing a platform that is fast, easy to use, and beautiful to look at. We also have features unique to us - subaccounts, video, menus, and notes - and we're constantly developing more.

Platform

Integrations

We have two-way integrations with Planning Center, Rock RMS, and CCB/Pushpay. Not only can you sync existing lists into Clearstream, but you can also push info collected via text into your ChMS and create a new person profile and optionally add people to a Workflow, Group, or Process Queue. There are no issues with duplicate profiles or slow data syncing.

🎉 New: The Clearstream Add-On in Planning Center. Text using Clearstream without leaving Planning Center!

Integrations in Clearstream

Automated Workflows

Mass texting is only the beginning of what you can do with Clearstream. Schedule or delay texts for later, auto-reply with different information based on someone's menu choice, send different texts based on how many times a keyword is used, route people to different accounts or workflows, and more.

Automated workflows

A2P Registration

We register all texting numbers with the highest vetting possible, giving you faster message throughput and less carrier filtering. You get to choose your own 10-digit, local number, and you get more than one number with each monthly plan.

If you're interested in a 5-digit number, Clearstream is a Premier Partner with the Short Code Registry. We're the most affordable option for leasing 5-digit numbers.

Registered A2P number

Test Clearstream Out

We offer a 30-day free trial, but if you need more time, chat with our support team.
We're happy to extend your trial period.