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 plan limits
750 contacts · 1 team member · 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?
Upgrade to a paid CRM plan for more contacts and team members.
Need email marketing?
Add email marketing to send newsletters, announcements, and campaigns.
Need advanced CRM features?
Add pastoral care, check-in, attendance tracking, and more.
Need SMS or WhatsApp?
Reach your congregation on their preferred channels.
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 | 750 | Varies | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AI features | Included | No | No | No |
| UK-based & GDPR | Yes | No (US) | No (US) | No (US) |
| Email marketing | From £13/mo | Included | Included | Included |
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 1 team member 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 upgrade for more contacts, add email marketing, or unlock advanced CRM features.
Can I upgrade later?
Absolutely. You can upgrade anytime. Add more contacts with a paid CRM plan (from £39/mo), add email marketing (from £13/mo), SMS marketing (from £29/mo), or Advanced CRM features like pastoral care and check-in (from £49/mo). 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.