Tithely Check vs Planning Center Links

Tithely Check-In is a dedicated app making it easy to check people in for your church's services and events. Tithely Check-In integrates with your current Tithely account. When checking people in, you can optionally print their name tags directly to an AirPrint printer. You can alternatively print to a print station if you'd prefer.

Planning Center Links is the ultimate NFC and QR code solution for churches using Planning Center Online. Transform any NFC tag or QR code into a powerful connection point for your congregation, visitors, and community. Connect directly with your Planning Center account. Create instant links to Church Center, check-ins, giving portals, event registrations, groups, calendars, and forms - all synchronized with your existing Planning Center setup. Key Features: • Redirects - Create and manage short links that point anywhere you need, and update where they go anytime. Share them via NFC tag or QR code — perfect for bulletins, signage, and events • Church Center Links - Generate direct app installation links with your church pre-selected, making it effortless for newcomers to connect • Smart Check-Ins - Create NFC-enabled check-in points for events, services, and volunteer positions. Perfect for lobby kiosks, classroom doors, or event entrances • Instant Giving - Set up donation stations with pre-configured funds and amounts. Place NFC tags at offering boxes or information desks for contactless giving • Event Registration - Browse and link to upcoming events, conferences, and sign-ups. Make registration accessible with a simple tap • Groups Directory - Connect people to small groups, ministries, and communities. Perfect for group fairs and connection events • Digital Forms - Quick access to visitor cards, prayer requests, and contact forms through NFC-enabled connection cards • Calendar Integration - Share event details and schedules instantly. Great for bulletin boards and information centers Advanced NFC Capabilities: • Read and inspect NFC tags to verify content and compatibility • Write URLs directly to NFC tags • Tag security options including read-only protection • NFC tag inspection shows tag model, protection status, and stored content • Support for multiple NFC tag formats including NTAG series Perfect For: • Welcome Centers - Create connection cards that instantly link visitors to your church • Event Check-In - Streamline arrival with tap-to-check-in stations • Giving Stations - Enable contactless donations at strategic locations • Information Desks - Provide instant access to forms, groups, and resources • Classroom Management - Quick check-in for children's ministry • Volunteer Coordination - Easy access to schedules and sign-ups • Bulletin Boards - Make printed materials interactive with NFC tags Transform your church's physical spaces into digital connection points. From lobby displays to connection cards, from offering boxes to event posters - make every interaction count with Planning Center Links.