Clearstream vs Gloo
Gloo is an expansive tech company that builds AI-powered ecosystems for faith communities. Sound impressive? Maybe. But at Clearstream, our goal is simple: build the best software for churches, keep pricing transparent, and take care of the churches that rely on us. Here's why we think you should choose us. And yes, our opinion is extremely biased 😉
We have changed the way we've done ministry as a result of using Clearstream.
Their team solicits feedback, implements our suggestions, and clearly communicates best practices that translate into our success.
Clearstream has been a great care tool to help build community within Hillsong East Coast.
Clearstream has been an incredible partner in helping us reach and engage our community. Their team is responsive, proactive, and always willing to collaborate on creative solutions that help us communicate more effectively.
The customer service has been over and above exceptional.
Clearstream is an incredible tool that helps our attenders easily access resources, connects our staff with attenders, and offers unbeatable customer service.
The platform is easy to use, our onboarding was a breeze, and their customer service is incredible.
Clearstream has connected us more closely to our congregation. We are able to use this one tool to communicate to all of our ministry teams.
Clearstream has made it simple for us to keep our people connected. Whether it's a Sunday reminder or an event promotion, Clearstream helps us communicate with our church family wherever they are.
Clearstream has been a total game changer in helping us reach one more. The ability to connect broadly and then one-on-one allows us to reach many while also connecting personally.
Clearstream has been an amazing tool for our staff to keep in contact with our congregation. The customer service has been fantastic too!
Clearstream has become an essential part of our ministry toolkit. The platform has allowed us to engage with our congregation on a level that far surpasses anything else we’ve tried.
Rated 4.9 stars from 2,400+ reviews →
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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
Why Gloo users switch
Hear why Anna of First Baptist Marble Falls moved her church to Clearstream
Pricing transparency
"We were drawn to [Gloo's] platform by their price point — $0 at the time we signed on. Fairly quickly in our relationship with them, we experienced major pricing restructures with very short lead times. This caused a feeling of instability to us as clients, because it felt like a lack of transparency."
"The benefits that we found in Clearstream have absolutely made it worth the price point for us, and I confidently recommend it to my colleagues in the church worker space."
Reliable software & support
"While customer support was always friendly, they often couldn't help me solve the big problems without significant ongoing manual upkeep, which felt unsustainable."
"Clearstream has given us the reliability, ease of use, and great integration we were looking for. No more having to sync, import, or do any of the data gymnastics that we had been doing before."
Planning Center integration
"We encountered significant difficulty managing the integration between Planning Center and the Gloo platform. This eventually caused messages to fail to reach certain members, and we were never able to find a way around this problem."
"Clearstream is one of Planning Center's most recommended tools for texting, and its integration is close to seamless."
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Customer Review
This was the easiest transition from one provider to another. Clearstream made this effortless on our part. The customer service has been over and above exceptional. This includes promptness to inquiries as well as customer support of our product.
What sets Clearstream apart?
Founder Owned
Clearstream isn't owned by stockholders (unlike Gloo Holdings, Inc.). We don't have to cut costs and increase prices to appease investors. We prioritize quality, and taking care of our customers.
Upfront, Honest Pricing
Our pricing is easy to understand and affordable. No hidden fees. No bait-and-switch.
Meticulous About Our Product
We sweat the details and painstakingly refine every feature we build based on what churches request, and we're careful not to clutter the UI with unnecessary features and marketing callouts.
Church Texting Experts
We've been in the texting space since 2010. More than 11,000 churches trust Clearstream to communicate with their people, including many of the largest in the U.S.
Top-Rated Support
Our support team knows the texting industry inside and out. We're available 7 days a week (even on Sundays), and we're insanely fast... like 2-3 minutes fast. See what our customers say, or chat with us and see the difference for yourself!
Texting is our bread and butter
For more than 15 years, we've been focused on one thing: texting. We're not trying to be a jack of all trades or another crowded ecosystem for you to manage. Our platform is easy to use and has helpful features you'll actually use to communicate with your people.
We're focused on helping you, not investors
We don't have to spin up half-baked features or regularly raise prices to keep shareholders happy. We built our software to help people like you effectively communicate with your church, and we're constantly making improvements based on customer feedback.
Passionate about the church
We're a small team based in Pensacola, Florida. Most of our 20 employees are involved in ministry in their local church. And we're passionate about helping our 11,000+ churches serve their communities.
Customer Review
Truly, while the user-friendly software makes the decision easy, it's the support team behind it that cinches it. They are professional, friendly, supportive, kind, and all the things you most want customer service to be.
Text from a local number
While Gloo promotes using toll-free numbers, A2P numbers are local to your area and don't feel spammy. We're A2P experts who've registered more than 18,000 numbers. We'll register yours in less than 24 hours; Gloo's registration takes 2-3 weeks 💔
Easy to use
Getting started with a new software can be overwhelming. Clearstream is thoughtfully designed, easy to use, and not cluttered with marketing callouts. And our support team is available to answer any questions you have during setup and beyond.
Give your ministries their own space
Create a subaccount for your youth group, women's ministry, or young adults. Each team can have its own phone number and texting inbox, separate from your church's main account, all under one Clearstream plan.
Effortless, reliable integrations
Clearstream integrates with the tools your church already uses: Planning Center, Breeze, Rock RMS, CCB/Pushpay, Slack, and more. And with our Planning Center Add-On, you can text using Clearstream without leaving Planning Center.
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