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: we have an easy-to-use platform, simple pricing, and premium customer support, no matter what plan you're on.
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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Get free onboarding help
Getting started with a new software can be overwhelming. Clearstream is beautifully designed and easy to use, and our support team is here to help you with the onboarding process for free (not $249).
Easily find the right plan for you
Our plans are simple and affordable. See what's included in each plan without the complicated feature comparisons, so you can pick the one that's right for you. And if you need more credits later or have a lot you aren't using, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan anytime 👍
All-inclusive support for every budget
We don't limit our customer support based on what plan you're on like Text In Church does. Live chat with us 7 days a week, email us, call us, schedule a one-on-one call, or join our live product demo and Q&A. We're here to help 💜
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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What sets Clearstream apart?
Built for the church
We designed Clearstream to help you reach your people, and we're always adding new features based on what churches request.
+15 years of experience
We've been in the texting space since 2010. We're experts in the ever-shifting nature of the texting industry and are here to help you navigate it.
Transparent pricing
Our pricing is easy to understand and affordable. No hidden fees, contracts, or cancellation fees.
Meticulous about our product
At Clearstream, we sweat the details. We painstakingly refine every feature we build so it's easy to use and easy on the eyes. And, we're constantly making improvements.
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.
Helping you do ministry
Our mission is to help churches minister to their people, whether they're responding to a prayer request, answering a question, encouraging someone, or anything in between: every interaction matters. And we're proud to help our churches have conversations with about 700,000 people each month.
Trusted by 10,000+ churches
Some of the largest churches in the country use Clearstream every week to connect with their people. But the majority of our customers are volunteers, admins, and communications staff, just like you. Along with kids' ministries, youth groups, local churches, and nonprofits.
Passionate about the church
We've been focused on helping churches reach their people for more than 10 years. Most of our team are involved in ministry in their local church, and we're passionate about helping our customers serve their communities.
Customer Review
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 for what they uniquely need to hear.
Share info during service
People can fill out a digital connect card when you welcome visitors, get more info during announcements, and open your giving link during tithes and offerings, just by tapping their phone to the seat in front of them. Our NFC tags instantly update based on which ProPresenter slide is on screen, and they're only $1 each, or $2 with your logo and QR code.
Keep your contacts updated & send texts in Planning Center
Sync your contacts and automatically create new profiles in Planning Center, Rock RMS, and CCB/Pushpay. You can even send two-way texts within Planning Center with our add-on!
Give each ministry their own space
Create a separate account for your youth group, kids ministry, and pastoral team. Each team can have their own local phone number and texting inbox, and manage its own subscribers and groups, users, keywords, workflows, QR codes, custom landing page, NFC tags, and more. All under your one Clearstream plan.
Reliably text thousands (or tens of thousands)
If you're texting a lot of people, a five-digit number is fast, reliable, and easy to remember. People can text 20000 to reach your team, or text NEW to fill out a connect card. And, unlike most short-code providers, we don't charge you additional fees to 'manage' your short code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Just reach out to our support team, and we'll walk you through it.
Yep. You can import your contacts from a CSV file, or you can sync contacts from your church management software.
Yep. You can easily respond to incoming texts and send messages on-the-go using our iOS and Android app.
Start your 30-day free trial
Still not sure? Try Clearstream free and see for yourself. And no, we won't bill you automatically after 30 days 👍