bltn vs Subsplash
Choosing the right church communication platform? Here's how bltn compares to Subsplash.
Quick Comparison
bltn
- ✓ Simple, focused on weekly communications
- ✓ Starts at $35/month
- ✓ No setup fees or long-term contracts
- ✓ One tool for print, digital, email, text & social
- ✓ Quick setup - ready in minutes
- ✓ Perfect for small to medium churches
Subsplash
- • Full-featured enterprise platform
- • Starts at $99/month + $499 setup fee
- • Complex pricing based on church size
- • Custom mobile apps included
- • Longer implementation time
- • Best for larger churches with bigger budgets
Feature Comparison
| Feature | bltn | Subsplash |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Bulletins | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Newsletters | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print Bulletins | ✓ Unlimited | — |
| Social Media Publishing | ✓ | Limited |
| Text Messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Mobile App | — | ✓ |
| Live Streaming | — | ✓ |
| Media Hosting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Setup Time | Minutes | Days/Weeks |
| Planning Center Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing Comparison
bltn
$35
per month
Small churches plan
- ✓ Up to 100 digital & email subscribers
- ✓ Unlimited print bulletins
- ✓ Unlimited social media posts
- ✓ All features included
- ✓ No setup fees
- ✓ Cancel anytime
Scales to $249/month for mega churches (1500+ subscribers)
Subsplash
$99+
per month
Plus $499 setup fee
- • Custom mobile apps (iOS, Android, TV)
- • Website builder included
- • Live streaming & media hosting
- • Church management tools
- • Complex pricing based on church size
- • Annual commitment recommended
Giving platform available separately at 1.9-2.9% transaction fee
Who Should Choose What?
Choose bltn if you:
- → Want to focus on weekly communications (bulletins, emails, social media)
- → Need an affordable solution with transparent pricing
- → Want to get started quickly without complex setup
- → Need both digital AND print bulletin solutions
- → Have a small to medium-sized congregation
- → Value simplicity and ease of use
Choose Subsplash if you:
- → Need a custom-branded mobile app for iOS and Android
- → Want an all-in-one platform including website, streaming, and giving
- → Have a large church with complex needs
- → Have budget for higher monthly costs and setup fees
- → Need advanced church management features
- → Want to consolidate multiple tools into one enterprise solution
Ready to simplify your church communications?
Try bltn free for 14 days. No credit card required. No setup fees. Cancel anytime.
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