Clearstream vs Text In Church
On the surface, Clearstream and Text In Church are similar. Send mass texts to your church and create workflows to follow up with guests. But as you dig deeper, you'll quickly see what sets Clearstream apart from Text In Church.
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 →
Features Compared
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Timeline 1-3 hours |
Timeline 1-3 days |
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Premier Partner |
Not recommended |
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2-min response time & Zoom calls |
Tiered by plan size |
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Free trial |
30 days > auto cancels |
14 days > auto activates |
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, third-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.
Integrated with your church management software
We have deep, two-way integrations with Planning Center, Rock RMS, and CCB/Pushpay. We sweat the details and are painstakingly thorough in our testing. Setup is simple, no duplicate profiles, and things work like you'd think they would.
Send texts without leaving Planning Center with our add-on! 🎉
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.
Short Codes
Clearstream is a vetted Premier Partner with the Short Code Registry, the registrar for all U.S. short codes. Short codes are the single-best option for mass texting, and ours average around 300 messages per second. If you need a short code, Clearstream is a no-brainer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Moving existing numbers from Text In Church to Clearstream is easy. Just reach out to our support team, and we'll walk you through it.
Yes. You can import your contacts using a CSV file, or you can sync contacts from your church management software.
Yes. Our support team can answer any questions you have, and walk you through migrating to Clearstream. You can reach us through live chat, or schedule a Zoom call with us.
Yes we do. You can easily manage your Clearstream account on-the-go using our native iOS and Android apps.
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