The Better Alternative to Preachly
Half the price. A full bulletin, not just a service page. Email and text messaging included.
Why Churches Choose In The Bulletin Over Preachly
More of Sunday in one place, at a price that fits a church budget.
Half the Price
One simple plan at $20/month (or $200/year) with everything included, vs $39/month for Preachly's Solo plan and $79/month for Team—save $228 to $708 every year.
Email and SMS Included
Send unlimited email campaigns and text message automations straight from your bulletin. Preachly doesn't offer congregation messaging at all.
A Full Bulletin, Not Just a Service Page
Build the whole order of service with drag-and-drop cards: announcements, giving, events, forms, check-in, sermon notes, and more—on as many pages as you need.
Analytics That Explain Sunday
See views, engagement, devices, and which cards people opened, with AI insights on top—then use what you learn in your next bulletin.
More ChMS Integrations
Two-way sync with Planning Center, Breeze (Tithely ChMS), B1 Church, and Genesis ChMS, so your people records and service content stay in step.
Design Control Without Upsells
Full theme editor with custom colors, fonts, card styles, and picture sizes, plus a print-optimized layout and TV Mode—no higher tier required.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how In The Bulletin compares to Preachly across key features.
| Feature | In The Bulletin | Preachly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One plan, $20/month or $200/year — everything included | $39/month (Solo) or $79/month (Team) |
| Annual Pricing | $200/year with every feature | $390/year (Solo) or $790/year (Team) |
| Risk-Free Guarantee | 30-day money-back guarantee | 7-day free trial |
| Lifetime Option | $899 one-time, every feature forever | Not available |
| Design System | Modern card-based bulletin with drag-and-drop ordering | Single service page with fixed content blocks |
| Analytics | Full analytics dashboard with AI insights | Per-page engagement stats |
| Connect Forms | Built-in form cards with CSV export and status tracking | Connect cards syncing to Planning Center People |
| Sermon Notes | Interactive fill-in-the-blank notes with PDF download | In-page note pad and verse highlighting |
| Email Messaging | Built-in email campaigns and automations, unlimited sends | Not available |
| SMS Text Messaging | Built-in SMS automations and dedicated numbers | Not available |
| Theme Customization | Full theme editor: colors, fonts, card styles, custom fonts | Church branding and colors |
| Custom Domain | bulletin.yourchurch.com included on every plan | Custom church address on paid plans |
| Multi-Site Support | Separate bulletins per campus for a $50/year add-on | Team plan required for multiple locations |
| ChMS Integrations | Two-way sync with Planning Center, Breeze (Tithely ChMS), B1 Church, and Genesis | Two-way Planning Center Online integration |
| Print / Save as PDF | Print-optimized layout with design options and one-click printing | Not available |
| TV Mode | Dedicated on-screen display for your lobby and sanctuary screens | Not available |
| Worship Set | Song list with Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music links | Song list with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music links |
| QR Code Sharing | Built-in QR code for every bulletin | QR code, NFC tag, text, and short link |
| No App or Login Required | Yes — bulletins open in any browser | Yes — pages open in any browser |
| Spanish Translation | Available | Full Spanish translation of any page |
Questions Churches Ask Before Switching
Is In The Bulletin cheaper than Preachly.io?
Yes. In The Bulletin is one plan at $20/month or $200/year with every feature included. Preachly.io charges $39/month (or $390/year) for Solo and $79/month (or $790/year) for Team, so churches typically save $228 to $708 a year.
Does Preachly.io send emails or texts to my congregation?
No. Preachly.io sends team email notifications when someone submits a connect card, but it doesn't offer email campaigns or SMS messaging to your congregation. In The Bulletin includes unlimited email sends and SMS automations in the same plan.
Can I print my bulletin from In The Bulletin?
Yes. Every bulletin has a print-optimized layout with a one-click Print / Save as PDF button, and you can choose the paper, columns, colors, fonts, and which parts to include. You can also hide the print button from visitors in your bulletin settings.
How long does it take to switch from Preachly.io?
Most churches are published in under 30 minutes. Create your account, add your logo and colors, drop in your cards, and publish. You can keep your Preachly page live while you build, then point your QR code and links at your new bulletin.
Do my people need to download an app or create an account?
No. Like Preachly, In The Bulletin bulletins open in any browser from a link or QR code — no download, no login. Visitors and first-time guests get the same access as members.
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