Church Management
Clearstream
Mass texting, a shared reply inbox, email and text-to-join keywords for churches. Syncs with Planning Center, Rock RMS and other church databases.
- Price
- 30-day free trial; paid from $35/mo for 1,000 credits (Oct 2026)
- Free option
- No
- Works on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Learning curve
- Easy
The short answer: is Clearstream right for your church?
Clearstream is a texting and email service built for churches, with text-to-join keywords, automated workflows and a shared inbox for replies. It's best for churches that want reliable mass texts synced with Planning Center or Rock RMS. The catch: you pay by text credit, and long messages, emoji or pictures can use more than one.
Who Clearstream is for
Great for
- Churches already on Planning Center or Rock RMS that want texts synced to it
- Youth pastors sending trip reminders that parents will actually read
- Staff who want replies in one inbox instead of on personal phones
Skip it if
- Churches that only send email. A standard email newsletter tool costs less.
- Churches looking for a full member database. Pair a texting tool with church management software instead.
How churches use Clearstream
Text-to-join for guests
Put a keyword on the welcome slide so first-time guests text it, join a list and get an automatic reply. A workflow can send the follow-up texts for you.
Saturday volunteer reminder
Schedule a text to the Sunday team with call time and parking notes. Replies land in the texting inbox, not someone's personal phone.
Snow-day cancellations
When weather cancels services, one text reaches your whole list faster than a social post. Remember a 500-person list uses about 500 credits.
Getting started with Clearstream
- 1
Start the 30-day free trial. In the US it includes 100 text credits and 1,000 emails.
- 2
Connect Planning Center or Rock RMS so your lists stay in sync.
- 3
Create one text-to-join keyword and put it on this Sunday's welcome slide.
Pros and watch-outs
What we like
- Incoming texts are free; only outgoing texts use credits
- Integrates with Planning Center, Rock RMS, CCB/Pushpay and Breeze
- Email is included on every plan
- Live chat, email, phone and Zoom support on every plan
Watch out for
- Long texts, emoji and pictures can use extra credits
- Monthly credits don't roll over
- No free plan after the 30-day trial
Clearstream FAQ
How much does Clearstream cost?
US plans start at $35 a month for 1,000 text credits and 10,000 emails, and go up by credit volume. Paying annually saves 16%.
Does Clearstream work with Planning Center?
Yes. Clearstream integrates with Planning Center and offers an add-on for sending messages from inside it. It also connects to Rock RMS, CCB/Pushpay, Breeze, Mailchimp and Zapier.
Do incoming replies cost credits?
No. Incoming texts are free, and only outgoing texts use credits.
Is Clearstream free for churches?
There's a 30-day free trial, with 100 credits in the US. After that you'll need a paid plan.
