TellSafe vs ChurchVoice for church feedback
Start with how your church plans to listen: regular congregation check-ins or a standing channel for suggestions and private conversations.
Published by TellSafe. Vendor facts checked October 23, 2026; these are published capabilities, not a hands-on privacy audit or customer ratings. Confirm current terms before buying.
| Feature | TellSafe | ChurchVoice |
|---|---|---|
| Main workflow | Standing community feedback link, surveys and digital waivers (plan-dependent). | Automated recurring congregation check-ins; question library and Planning Center sync. |
| Anonymous follow-up | Anonymous Relay on Community and Pro; organizer cannot see the relay address. One-way anonymous mode has no reply channel. | Replies to anonymous comments and survey responses. |
| Distribution | Public link, built-in QR generator and kiosk mode. | Contact upload or Planning Center sync. QR access not confirmed on the reviewed page. |
| Published price (USD) | Free: 25 submissions/month, no relay. Community $4.99/month; Pro $9.99/month, billed monthly. | $99/month up to 200 weekly attendance; $149 for 201–500; $199 for 501–1,000; $249 for 1,001–2,000. Billed annually; one-year commitment. Above 2,000: contact vendor. |
Sources checked October 23, 2026: ChurchVoice product and attendance-based pricing; TellSafe plans, annual options and limits; TellSafe relay workflow.
Other options for churches
OpenPew
OpenPew advertises church misconduct reporting, a private case dashboard, role-based access, anonymous two-way messaging and investigation support. Confirm the service agreement and who receives reports before choosing it.
No usable plan price is published: its pricing page shows placeholder cards without defined plan terms. Request a quote; its terms place fees in the church's service agreement.
Sources checked October 23, 2026: OpenPew features, pricing page, service agreement and fees.
Google Forms
For a simple church questionnaire, review email collection, sign-in restrictions and response-summary visibility before sharing. Test while signed out and avoid identifying questions.
Source checked October 23, 2026: Google's form sharing and privacy settings. Compare TellSafe and Google Forms.
Read the church guide for pastor feedback, youth-group suggestions and safeguarding boundaries.
Frequently asked questions
How should a church choose between TellSafe and ChurchVoice?
Choose by the workflow you need. ChurchVoice focuses on recurring congregation surveys. TellSafe offers a standing feedback link, QR access and optional anonymous relay for community conversations. Compare privacy, plan limits and your review process before choosing.
Can both services reply to anonymous church feedback?
Yes. ChurchVoice advertises replies to anonymous survey comments. TellSafe's Anonymous Relay is available on Community and Pro and hides the member's relay address from organizers. A one-way anonymous TellSafe submission has no reply channel.
Can a feedback tool replace a church's safeguarding process?
No. Route safety disclosures to the designated safeguarding lead and follow applicable mandated-reporting duties to authorities. A feedback inbox does not replace required reporting, qualified support or emergency services.