Software profile
Clearstream
Church messaging software for text messages, email, keywords, phone numbers, QR codes and tap-to-connect links using near-field communication (NFC).
30-second answer
What to know before you open the full record
- What it is
- Church messaging software for text messages, email, keywords, phone numbers, QR codes and tap-to-connect links using near-field communication (NFC).
- Contexts worth testing
- Churches evaluating dedicated SMS and email communication, Teams needing a separate messaging layer alongside a people database
- Published starting price
- US$29 / month
- Relevant UK checks
- Available more broadly
- Shortlist when
- Churches that need intentional text-message journeys
- Check first
- Published pricing is US-oriented
- Evidence date
- Sources checked 25 July 2026
This is an evidence-led starting point, not a ranking or hands-on verdict. Supplier sources establish what they publish; your church should test material workflows and resolve the questions below.
Five-minute assessment
Assess the likely fit and trade-offs
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 obtain supplier evidence for number availability, message delivery, costs, consent, opt-out and PECR responsibilities before importing contacts.
Decision evidence
Published details for a shortlist
These details are traced to the source shown. Supplier material establishes what the supplier publishes; it is not hands-on testing.
- GBP pricing
- Supplier sourcePublished USD starting priceSource: Clearstream pricing · checked 25 July 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 require supplier evidence
What the supplier publishes
- Mass SMS
- 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.
| Tier or starting point | Published price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Trial | Free for 30 days | 100 credits, one phone number and unlimited email on the US plan shown |
| Starter paid tier | $29/month | 1,250 credits and one phone number on the US plan shown |
| Growth tier | $49/month | 2,500 credits, two subaccounts and three phone numbers on the US plan shown |
| Higher-volume tiers | from $99/month | Credits, 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.
Full due diligence
Evidence, operations and source record
Use this full record to test practical details, retain source links and take specific gaps to the supplier.
Published operations and support details
- Integrations
- Planning Center
- Support
- Chat, email, phone and Zoom support
Sources reviewed
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.
- Clearstream pricing
Reviewed 25 July 2026 · Supports: Pricing, Credits, 30-day trial, Support - Clearstream overview
Reviewed 25 July 2026 · Supports: Messaging features, Planning Center integration
