Church Directory Software Your Congregation Will Actually Use
A beautiful member directory for your church — browsable from any phone, private behind one shared congregation password, and maintained by members themselves. No per-member fees, no app installs, no printed-booklet lag.
Free plan available · Flat pricing for any congregation size · No setup fees
Private by choice — because a church directory should be
A congregation directory holds home addresses, phone numbers, and family photos. That information belongs to your members, not to search engines. Directify's password protection keeps the whole directory members-only — the digital version of the booklet that never left the church.
One shared password
Share it in the bulletin or newsletter. Members enter it once — no accounts, no app store, works for every generation.
Hidden from search engines
While protection is on, search engines are blocked automatically. Member details never end up on Google.
Public when you want it
Keep the congregation directory private — or run a public staff & ministries page instead. One toggle, your call.
Built for how churches actually organize
Member & family profiles
Photo-first profiles with names, contact details, and family info in the bio — the member field set is created automatically with the Members template.
Ministries & small groups
Choir, youth ministry, hospitality, elders — groups and categories map to how your church is structured, and members can belong to several.
A-Z congregation browsing
Jump to any family by name with the A-Z index — the digital page-flip of the printed directory, but always current.
Members update themselves
New phone number? Members submit the change and a church admin approves it. The directory stays accurate without chasing anyone.
Works on every device
A website, not an app — phones, tablets, and the church office computer all browse the same directory with nothing to install.
Your church's brand
Your domain, your colors and fonts via the live theme editor, and a warm design from the purpose-built Members template.
Directify vs. dedicated church directory apps
Tools like Instant Church Directory do one job well. Directify gives you the private directory and a real church website around it.
| Directify | Instant Church Directory | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan · paid from $12/mo | $9.99–14.99/mo |
| Private member directory | Yes — password protection | Yes — app login |
| Works without app installs | Yes — any browser | App-centric (web available) |
| Public website, blog & custom pages | Included | No — directory only |
| Custom domain & full design control | Yes — live theme editor | Limited branding |
| Beyond churches | Any member organization | Churches only |
Competitor pricing as listed on the vendor website, June 2026.
Need a directory for an association or team instead? See membership directory software and staff directory software.
Your church directory in three steps
Describe your church
"Member directory for Grace Community Church" — AI builds the directory, member fields, and ministry groups in about 60 seconds.
Add your members
Import the congregation from a spreadsheet, or invite families to submit their own profiles for approval.
Turn on the password
Enable password protection, share the congregation password in the bulletin, and the directory is members-only from that moment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep our church directory private?
Yes. Turn on password protection and the entire directory — every profile, every page — is only visible to people with your shared access password. Search engines are blocked automatically while protection is on.
How do members get access to a private directory?
You share one congregation password — in the bulletin, a newsletter, or from the pulpit. Members enter it once on their device and browse freely. No accounts to create, no app to install.
What member information can profiles include?
Photos, names, family details in the bio, ministries and groups, contact details, languages, and member-since dates. The member field set is created automatically when you pick the Members template, and you can add or remove any field.
Can members submit and update their own profiles?
Yes. Members submit updates through a moderated flow — a church admin approves every change before it appears, so the directory stays accurate and appropriate.
How does this compare to Instant Church Directory?
Instant Church Directory is an app-and-PDF product for churches at $9.99-14.99/month. Directify gives you a full website — a private congregation directory if you want it, plus public pages, ministries, groups, a blog, and your own domain — starting free, with paid plans from $12/month.
How much does it cost?
There is a free plan to get started, and paid plans from $12/month (billed yearly: $10/month) with a free 7-day trial. Pricing is flat — no per-member fees, whether your congregation is 50 or 5,000.
Give your congregation a directory they'll love
Private, current, and easy for every generation — start on the free plan, upgrade from $12/month when you need more.