Church Software UK

Software profile

Clearstream

Partially verified

Church communication software for SMS, email, keywords, phone numbers, QR codes and NFC connection journeys.

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The short version

A fit worth testing against your real workflow.

Clearstream is worth considering when messaging is a real operational discipline rather than an occasional broadcast. Its value depends on contact consent, integration and message-volume planning.

Directory assessment

Clearstream is a messaging layer, not a replacement for a governed church people database. UK churches should verify UK number availability, message delivery, costs, consent, opt-out and PECR responsibilities before importing contacts.

Procurement verdict

What to investigate first

Problem this profile addresses
Churches that need intentional text-message journeys
Material differentiator to test
Mass SMS
First risk or uncertainty
Published pricing is US-oriented

Decision evidence

What is evidenced, and what still needs asking

This is an evidence summary, not a product score. It counts the state of the procurement fields below and keeps the broader listing status separate.

  • 0 Confirmed
  • 0 Independently evidenced
  • 1 Supplier claim
  • 19 Not confirmed
  • 0 Possibly outdated
Contact or pricing band
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Multi-site support
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Administrator limits
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Volunteer usability
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Implementation complexity
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Technical administration
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
UK purchasing availability
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
GBP pricing
Supplier claimPublished USD starting priceSource: Clearstream pricing · checked 25 July 2026
VAT treatment
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Gift Aid
Not confirmedNot applicable to this product profileNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Multi-factor authentication
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Role-based permissions
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Audit logs
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Data-processing agreement
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Hosting and location
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
International transfers
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Export formats
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Migration assistance
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
UK support hours
Not confirmedChat, email, phone and Zoom supportNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Contract and cancellation
Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.

Best suited to

  • Churches that need intentional text-message journeys
  • Teams keeping their system of record elsewhere

Evidence-backed strengths

  • Credit-based pricing and 30-day trial are published
  • Dedicated keywords and engagement tools

Limitations and questions

  • Published pricing is US-oriented
  • UK SMS compliance and availability are not confirmed

Confirmed core features

  • Mass SMS
  • Email
  • Keywords and auto-responses
  • QR codes
  • NFC tags
  • Engagement metrics

What does the supplier currently publish?

Pricing and trial

Clearstream publishes a 30-day trial and US-dollar plans based on outgoing-message credits, with email included.

Published pricing structure. Check the supplier for current terms and total cost.
Tier or starting pointPublished priceWhat it covers
TrialFree for 30 days100 credits, one phone number and unlimited email on the US plan shown
Starter paid tier$29/month1,250 credits and one phone number on the US plan shown
Growth tier$49/month2,500 credits, two subaccounts and three phone numbers on the US plan shown
Higher-volume tiersfrom $99/monthCredits, subaccounts and phone numbers scale by plan

Free trial: Yes — 30 days; supplier says no contract or setup fee.

How many meaningful messages will the church actually send?

Cost follows outgoing messages

Clearstream’s published plans use outgoing-message credits while email is included. It also offers a thirty-day trial.

Model normal communications, event reminders and emergency messages. Confirm UK pricing and delivery before treating US-published credit allowances as a local quote.

What does external feedback add?

What public reviews and peer discussion do — and do not — show

This profile is based on Clearstream’s published pricing and product information, not an independent review score.

  • Consent and system-of-record boundaries matter.
  • Credit use should be modelled against real communication habits.

Supplier claims do not establish PECR or UK GDPR compliance for a particular church.

The questions a shortlist needs to answer

Clearstream FAQs

Does Clearstream have a free trial?

Yes. Clearstream advertises a 30-day trial with a stated credit allowance and one phone number on its US plan.

How is Clearstream priced?

The supplier publishes US-dollar plans based on outgoing-message credits, starting at $29/month in its US pricing view.

Can a UK church use Clearstream for SMS?

This profile does not confirm UK availability or compliance. Check number provision, delivery, costs, PECR and opt-out requirements directly.

Operations and support

Data hosting
Not confirmed
GDPR information
Not confirmed
Integrations
Planning Center
Import and export
Not confirmed
Support
Chat, email, phone and Zoom support

Research sources

Sources support only the fields named beneath each link. Supplier material is not independent testing; external review material is included as a limited signal rather than a verdict.

  1. Clearstream pricing
    Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Pricing, Credits, 30-day trial, Support
  2. Clearstream overview
    Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Messaging features, Planning Center integration

Flocknote

Partially verified

A US church communications and member-management platform with email, text messages, sign-ups, giving and household records.

  • Church communications
  • Church management systems
  • Online giving
UK focus
Available more broadly
Organisation
Not confirmed
Pricing
Tiered
Free trial
Yes
Gift Aid
Not confirmed

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Why shown: Both are listed primarily for church communications. Both are listed for small, medium, large, multi-site churches.