What's included in the Free plan
Everything you need to manage a small church — completely free, forever.
Contact Management
Store up to 750 contacts with unlimited custom fields, notes, and activity history.
Family Households
Link family members together. See parents, children, and extended family at a glance.
Groups & Tags
Organise contacts with groups for ministries, small groups, and volunteer teams.
2 Static Segments
Create targeted lists based on criteria. Perfect for newsletters and announcements.
Birthday Tracking
Never miss a birthday. See upcoming birthdays and create automated reminders.
AI Features Included
Access to AI isla assistant, AI content suggestions, and smart search.
Free Giving Tier
Accept online donations with a free giving tier. Upgrade for Gift Aid automation, Direct Debit, and giving analytics.
Free plan limits
750 contacts · Unlimited team members · Basic templates · 2 static segments · Community support
How to upgrade when you're ready
Start free, add features as your church grows. Only pay for what you need.
Need more contacts?
You don't. The CRM is free forever with unlimited contacts, smart segments, custom fields, activity timeline, and the AI assistant — no upgrade needed.
Free · Unlimited contacts · AI assistant · Always included
Need email marketing?
Add the Email Marketing module to send newsletters, announcements, and campaigns with the AI writer and automations.
Free to start · Pricing scales with your sends per month · Drag the slider on the pricing page
Need Community features?
Add the Community module for relationships, pastoral care, groups, Gift Aid, and households — everything you need to shepherd people well.
Free to start · Pricing scales with the number of people · Drag the slider on the pricing page
Need SMS or WhatsApp?
Add the Messaging module for SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram on a shared credit pool. Reach your congregation on their preferred channels.
Free to start · Pricing scales with credits per month · Drag the slider on the pricing page
How we compare to other church CRMs
See why Sendifai is the best free option for churches.
| Feature | Sendifai | Planning Center | Breeze | CCB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free forever | No free plan | No free plan | No free plan |
| Starting price | £0/month | $0-29/month | $72/month | $500+/month |
| Contacts included | Unlimited (free) | Varies | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AI features | Included | No | No | No |
| UK-based & GDPR | Yes | No (US) | No (US) | No (US) |
| Email marketing | Free to start, scales with sends | Included | Included | Included |
| Online giving | Free tier | Paid add-on | Included | Included |
| Gift Aid (HMRC) | Yes | No | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about our free church CRM
Is it really free?
Yes! Our Free plan is completely free forever. No credit card required to sign up. No hidden fees. No trial that expires. You can use Sendifai with up to 750 contacts and unlimited team members at no cost, forever.
What's the catch?
There's no catch. We offer a generous free tier because we believe every church deserves access to quality CRM software. We make money when growing churches choose to add modules like Email Marketing, Community, Giving, or Ticketing on top of the free CRM.
Can I upgrade later?
Absolutely. You can add modules anytime — Email Marketing, Messaging (SMS/WhatsApp/Telegram), Community (pastoral care, groups, Gift Aid), Giving & Donations, Ticketing & Events, Runsheet, Guest Management, Media Hub, and Spaces. Every Add-on starts free and the price scales smoothly with your usage via a simple slider. Only pay for what you need.
How does it compare to Planning Center?
Planning Center doesn't offer a true free plan — their pricing starts at $0-29/month depending on features. Sendifai offers a free forever CRM with 750 contacts, plus AI features that Planning Center doesn't have. We're also UK-based and GDPR compliant.
Can I import my existing contacts?
Yes! You can import contacts from CSV files, or migrate from Planning Center, Breeze, Mailchimp, or other platforms. We offer free migration assistance for all new customers.
Is my data safe?
Absolutely. We're a UK company, registered with the ICO, and fully GDPR compliant. Your data is stored in UK/EU data centres, encrypted at rest and in transit, and protected by enterprise-grade security.