Why Choose CareNote?The Modern Solution for Pastoral Care
Discover how CareNote's innovative features, intuitive design, and dedicated support make you a better pastor and the leading choice for churches worldwide.
| Feature | CareNote | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features (Available in Both) | ||
Activity FeedProfilesUpdatesTasksGroupsMilestonesSearchReportingMobile AccessPCO Integration | ||
| CareNote's Unique Features | ||
| Care Request Management | Included Complete care journey tracking from intake to follow-up. Includes delivery date scheduling, care type categorization, flexible assignments (users/volunteers/groups), comprehensive delivery reporting, and full lifecycle documentation | Not Available Limited to basic task management. No comprehensive care request tracking, care assignments, or lifecycle management available |
| Volunteer Management System | Included Unique email-based volunteer system allows care coordination without logins. Includes secure token-based actions, customizable email templates, and comprehensive reporting. Each paid user ($9/month) includes 3 free volunteers, with additional volunteers available at $1/volunteer/month (5 volunteer bundles). Features: email assignments, one-click actions, completion reports, and secure time-limited tokens | Not Available No volunteer management system available or planned. All care providers must have full system access with paid logins |
| Intelligent Care Assignments | Included Smart routing of care requests based on provider expertise, availability, and workload balance | Not Available Manual assignment of care requests only |
| Smart Automation Workflows | Included Care requests are automatically routed based on custom conditions, triggers, and rules you define | Not Available No automation capabilities available |
| On-Call Schedule Integration | Included Automated routing of care intake to on-call care providers without manual intervention | Not Available No on-call scheduling or automated routing available |
| PCO Forms Integration | Included Create forms in PCO, link to CareNote, and attach automations and conditions for routing and activity | Not Available Basic PCO integration only, no form automation capabilities |
| Pastoral Care Workflows | Included Pre-built workflows for Journey through Grief, Dedications, Baptism, and more. Includes shared template library | Not Available No workflow templates or shared library available |
| Care Analytics & Reports | Included Comprehensive Care Pulse Report and 7 other detailed reports for data-informed ministry insights. Monitor trends across different timeframes with historical tracking | Not Available Basic reporting only, no trend analysis or historical tracking |
| Multi-Channel Communication | Included Email, SMS, and Web Push notifications (coming soon) | Not Available Email only. No SMS or Web Push notifications available |
| Personal Support | Included CareNote is made and maintained by a real pastor who uses it with his own care team. Call or text (734) 418-8434 to connect directly, ask questions, and get help making the most of CareNote for your ministry. | Not Available No phone access. |
Pricing That Makes Sense for Every Church
Small Church Example (Solo Pastor with 8 Volunteers)
1 pastor ($12/month) + 3 free volunteers ($0/month)
5 additional volunteers ($5/month)
Total: $17/month
1 pastor ($12/month)
8 volunteers ($64/month)
Total: $76/month
Built by a Pastor Who Understands
CareNote was created by a pastor who knows every dollar counts in ministry. That's why we built a unique volunteer system that lets you include your entire care team at a fraction of the cost. Save $59/month ($708/year) with our volunteer-friendly pricing - because your ministry budget should go towards serving people.
A Solo Pastor's Story
"As a solo pastor with an 8-member volunteer team, I found CareNote to be the perfect solution. With my $12/month account, I get 3 free volunteers included, and for just $5 more per month, I can enable my entire care team. This incredible value makes comprehensive pastoral care management accessible for smaller churches like mine. The competition would charge $76/month ($12 for me + $64 for my volunteers) for their basic system that lacks CareNote's volunteer management, automated workflows, and comprehensive care tracking - we're getting a superior product at less than a quarter of the cost!"
"My advice to you, don't overlook CareNote just because you're a small church or solo pastor. CareNote is not just for large churches - it's designed to make pastoral care management accessible and affordable for ministry teams of all sizes."
— Pastor Bill Williams, Scio Church
Why Our Pricing Works for Everyone
- Small Churches & Solo Pastors: Get started with just $12/month and equip your volunteer team affordably. Each paid account includes 3 free volunteers.
- Growing Churches: Add volunteers in bundles of 5 for just $5/month ($1/volunteer). Scale your care ministry without breaking the budget.
- Larger Churches: Benefit from enterprise features while maintaining cost-effective volunteer coordination.
Did You Know?
Most churches save 70-80% on their pastoral care software costs by switching to CareNote's volunteer-friendly pricing model. Our unique email-based volunteer system means you only need paid accounts for your core team members.