--- description: Review of Clearstream Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Clearstream | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [SMS Marketing Software](/directory/4532/sms-marketing/software) > [Clearstream](/software/321838/clearstream) # Clearstream Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/321838/clearstream Page: 1 / 28\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/321838/clearstream?page=2) > Clearstream is an SMS marketing software, which helps churches of all sizes communicate with members in real-time and automate follow-ups with first-time guests. Managers can utilize custom fields to share personalized messages, notify relevant personnel about last-minute changes in schedules and send emergency alerts. It allows administrators to track incoming/outgoing messages, texts received per second, opt-ins or opt-outs and more to gain insight into messaging analytics. Teams can create sub-accounts under the master account to maintain hierarchies and sync information across multiple departments. Additionally, Clearstream enables professionals to organize contacts into specific groups, generate reports to analyze account activities and share service reminders with concerned authorities. Clearstream lets businesses integrate the system with several third-party applications such as Planning Center, Slack, Bitly, Zapier, Mailchimp and Rock RMS. Pricing is based on monthly subscriptions and support is offered via FAQs, guides and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 656 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 656 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Clearstream - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$29.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 30-Day Free Trial 100 credits / mo Unlimited keywords Unlimited email $29 Per Month 1,250 credits / mo Unlimited keywords Unlimited email 1 Subaccount $49 Per Month 2,500 credits / mo Unlimited keywords Unlimited email 2 Subaccounts $99 Per Month 6,000 credits / mo Unlimited keywords Unlimited email 4 Subaccounts $199 Per Month 12,000 credits / mo Unlimited keywords Unlimited email 8 Subaccounts Larger monthly plans available... - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, United States ## Features - 2-Way Messaging - API - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Automated Responses - Campaign Planning - Campaign Scheduling - Communication Management - Compliance Management - Consent Management - Contact Database - Contact Management - Customer Segmentation - Customisable Branding - Customisable Reports - Data Import/Export - Drip Campaigns - Email Management ## Integrations (8 total) - Mailchimp - Meta for Business - Planning Center - Pushpay - Rock RMS - Slack - Twitter/X - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [SMS Marketing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4532/sms-marketing/software) ## Related Categories - [SMS Marketing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4532/sms-marketing/software) - [Church Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4520/church/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Tithely Church Management](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/74955/breeze-chms) — 4.8/5 (623 reviews) 2. [ChurchTrac](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/128248/churchtrac) — 4.8/5 (859 reviews) 3. [Planning Center](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/361780/planning-center) — 4.7/5 (1137 reviews) 4. [Chmeetings](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/76053/chmeetings) — 4.9/5 (154 reviews) 5. [Tithe.ly](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/392360/tithe-ly) — 4.7/5 (691 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Clearstream Works Great for Our Needs" — 5.0/5 > **Molly** | *20 March 2026* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: We love the integration of Clearstream with Planning Center. It's easy for our staff to pull lists and target our communications to specific groups. > > **Cons**: Trying to stay within our credit limit. We would love the ability to send more photos, graphics, etc and not use up so many credits. ----- ### "A must have Texting Service" — 5.0/5 > **Esi** | *24 March 2026* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I truly appreciate about Clearstream is the ability to build out structured workflows that allow communication to flow seamlessly and automatically. Instead of having to manually send out messages or follow up with individuals one by one, I can set up a system where the right information is delivered at the right time without constant oversight. > > **Cons**: While I really appreciate the ability to create workflows and automate communication in Clearstream, it wasn’t as customizable as I initially expected. I was hoping for more flexibility in how workflows could be structured and tailored to fit specific needs, but I found some limitations in the customization options. > > My overall experience has been great—I truly love the system\! It’s been incredibly helpful in streamlining communication and keeping everything organized in one place. The features are user-friendly, and once everything is set up, it really allows things to run smoothly and efficiently. ----- ### "Simple, good integrations" — 4.0/5 > **Brennan** | *15 February 2019* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: We use this software because it integrates with our church management software, Planning Center Online. It is proficiently easy to use with our database, especially with communication to recurring lists of people. > > **Cons**: Cost is high, but not necessarily higher than similar companies. Some aspects of the integration could be simplified from a user experience. ----- ### "Clearstream is excellent\!" — 5.0/5 > **Ryan** | *25 January 2026* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Clearstream is excellent. They have top customer support, a clear and effective website, well-designed user interfaces, transparency in their pricing structures, and simplicity to their services. Additionally, their best feature outside of texting services is their web chat communications that links with email and is easy to use. Communication with customers is clearly a priority for them. > > **Cons**: If I had to pick something, I would like to have a few more options to customize texting reports through their platform, but what they have built out is sufficient. > > Working with Clearstream has been a consistently great experience. From early conversations with \[sensitive content hidden\] to make a plan for transitioning to their platform, to working with the Clearstream team to set up texting services, to the follow-up to my many questions and the top-tier communications and support, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a text provider. I coordinate with a lot of vendors and services, and by my standards, Clearstream is one of the best companies I have worked with. ----- ### "Reliable two-way communication" — 5.0/5 > **Brian** | *25 March 2026* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The reliability that A) our messages would be delivered B) when people text us back, we are immediately notified so nothing falls through the cracks. > > **Cons**: Some months there doesn’t seem to be enough credits for us. We only budgeted the cost per month and cannot afford to add additional credits. > > Safe. Reliable. Quick. Simple. These are the main areas we need to assure this platform was a good fit for us. 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