Clearstream vs Gloo
Gloo is a conglomerate of church tools that also offers a few texting features. Clearstream is a texting software built specifically for churches. We're experts in SMS, wireless carrier compliance, and our customers are our biggest advocates. We don't do everything, but if you're looking for the best texting solution for your church, Clearstream is a no-brainer.
Rated 4.9 stars from 1,500+ reviews →
What makes Clearstream different from Gloo?
Our team. We're a product focused team, laser-focused on building the best communication software for the church. We know the ins and outs of SMS better than anyone, and we've been doing it for over 10 years.
Seamless integrations. We sweat the details. Our integrations are seamless, bug free, and built around what our customers (churches) need.
Killer support. Our team is made up of real humans with an average response time of under 2 minutes. No chatbots. No long wait times. No AI.
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Customer Review
"I've used two other texting platforms, and Clearstream is hands down the best in every category. Usability, useful updates, clean and modern look, functionality, 3rd party integrations, pricing, tech support."
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Easy to use
Getting started with a new software can be overwhelming. Clearstream is beautifully designed, easy to use, and our support team (not sales team) is extremely knowledgeable for any questions you have.
![Easy to use Screenshot of Clearstream dashboard on web app and phone](/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL21pc2MvcGxhdGZvcm0ucG5n/platform.png?w=509&s=fcef2ad1f5364f69fe02b31047b29bfa)
Integrations
Clearstream integrates with the tools your church already uses: Planning Center, Breeze, Rock RMS, CCB/Pushpay, Slack, and more.
🎉 New in 2024 – the Clearstream Add-On in Planning Center. Text using Clearstream without leaving Planning Center!
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Subaccounts
Separate texting accounts underneath your main account, complete with their own inbox, users, integrations, keywords, etc. A subaccount is useful for ministries or departments that do a lot of texting on their own - i.e., youth, kids, and prayer.
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Pricing
No contract, no setup fees, cancel any time. Our pricing is easy to understand, and more affordable than most of our competitors. We have never raised our prices, but have decreased them.
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Support
Our team is extremely knowledgeable and insanely fast. Live chat, email, phone calls, and Zoom calls are included in every plan. We’re available 7 days a week, year-round, and during normal business hours our response time is usually less than 3 minutes. Hit the live chat to try it out.
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Customer Review
I am so glad I went with this instead of Gloo simply because of the customer service from Clearstream. The best!!
Aspen 8th Ward