Go Templates vs.
Congregate Websites

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Finding the perfect website solution for your church can be tough. Both Project Go and Congregate offer website creation tools, but they cater to slightly different needs.

For those looking for an alternative to Congregate, Go Templates by Project Go is the go-to choice. Let’s compare features and pricing for a deep dive into what makes them unique and which might be a better fit for your church.

GO TEMPLATES

Evangelistic Website Framework
Pre-Written Message Options
Stand-Alone Product
Add Pages as Needed
Add Unlimited Features
Done-For-You Experience
Available with Upgrade
Website Builder Type
Drag-and-Drop Builder

Terms & Conditions Page

Webpage Loading Time

Avg. 0.6 seconds *

CONGREGATE’S PUBLIC WEBSITES

Evangelistic Website Framework
Pre-Written Message Options
Stand-Alone Product
Add Pages as Needed
Add Unlimited Features
Done-For-You Experience
Website Builder Type
Widget-Based Builder

Terms & Conditions Page

Webpage Loading Time **

Avg. 2.3 seconds
Evangelistic Website Framework
Pre-Written Message Options
Stand-Alone Product
Add Pages as Needed
Add Unlimited Features
Done-For-You Experience
Available with Upgrade
Website Builder Type
Drag-and-Drop Builder
Widget-Based Builder

Terms & Conditions Page

Website Loading Time

Avg. 0.82 seconds *

Avg. 2.3 seconds **

Information correct at the date of publication (January 2025)

*Based on desktop results from 10 published templates we tested using Pagespeed Insights

**Based on desktop results from 20 randomly selected Congregate sites we tested using Pagespeed Insights

Compare Features

GO TEMPLATES

WordPress Templates

Free to $499

Depends on the Go Sites Package
Monthly Cost
Starting at $29 Per Month

Scholarships Available

to Smaller Churches

Evangelistic Website Framework
Pre-Written Message Options
Stand-Alone Product
Add Pages as Needed
Add Unlimited Features
Done-For-You Experience

Available with Upgrade

Congregate Integration
Can Integrate With Congregate
Video Tutorials
Church Website Templates
Website Builder Type
Drag-and-Drop
No Coding Required

Further Customize

with Code (Optional)

Member Management Features

Coming in the with Project Go App

Leadership Toolbox Features

Coming in the with Project Go App

The Power of WordPress
Technical Support
WordPress Support
Storage Amount
Unlimited on All Plans
Email Accounts @ Your Domain
10-30 Accounts
SEO
Robust SEO Tools
Use Your Own Domain
SSL Certificate
Webpage Loading Time

Avg. 0.6 seconds *

Daily Backups
100% Uptime Guaranteed
Privacy Protection
Unlimited Traffic
Modern Design
No Contract or Commitment
Podcasts
Available via podcast feed embed
News

(Via Blog – Go Templates Premium Package required)

Social Media and Sharing

Sermons and Bible Classes

(Go Templates Standard Package required)

Sermon / Bible Class Player

Calendar

Live Stream
Plan Your Visit
Website Hosting

Done-For-You

Content Updates

Premium WordPress Plugins

CONGREGATE’S PUBLIC WEBSITES

Includes Entire Congregate Platform

$499 for All Plans

Monthly Cost
Starting at $20 Per Month

Scholarships Available

to Smaller Churches

Evangelistic Website Framework
Pre-Written Message Options
Stand-Alone Product
Add Pages as Needed
Add Unlimited Features
Done-For-You Experience
Congregate Integration
Websites Run On Congregate Platform
Video Tutorials
Church Website Templates
Website Builder Type
No Coding Required

Further Customize

with Code (Optional)

Member Management Features
Included on Congregate Platform
Leadership Toolbox Features
Included on Congregate Platform
The Power of WordPress
Technical Support
WordPress Support
Storage Amount
From 5GB to Unlimited
Email Accounts @ Your Domain
5-15 Accounts
SEO
Limited SEO Tools
Use Your Own Domain
SSL Certificate
Webpage Loading Time

Avg. 2.3 seconds **

Daily Backups
100% Uptime Guaranteed
Privacy Protection
Unlimited Traffic
Modern Design
No Contract or Commitment
Podcasts
Built-in podcast feed
News
Social Media and Sharing
Sermons, Bible Classes, and Articles

Sermon / Bible Class Player

Calendar

Live Stream
Plan Your Visit
Blog
Website Hosting

Done-For-You

Content Updates

Premium WordPress Plugins
One-Time Setup Fee

Free to $499

Depends on the Go Templates Package

$499 for All Plans

Monthly Cost
Starting at $29 Per Month
Starting at $20 Per Month

Scholarships Available

to Smaller Churches

Evangelistic Website Framework
Pre-Written Message Options
Stand-Alone Product
Add Pages as Needed
Add Unlimited Features
Done-For-You Experience
Available with Upgrade
Congregate Integration
Can Integrate With Congregate
Websites Run On Congregate Platform
Video Tutorials
Church Website Templates
Website Builder Type
Drag-and-Drop
No Coding Required

Further Customize

with Code (Optional)

Member Management Features
Coming in the with Project Go App
Included on Congregate Platform
Leadership Toolbox Features
Coming in the with Project Go App
Included on Congregate Platform
The Power of WordPress
Technical Support
WordPress Support
Storage Amount
Unlimited on All Plans
From 5GB to Unlimited
Email Accounts @ Your Domain
10-30 Accounts
5-15 Accounts
SEO
Robust SEO Tools
Limited SEO Tools
Use Your Own Domain
SSL Certificate

Website Loading Time

Avg. 0.82 seconds *

Avg. 2.3 seconds **

Daily Backups
100% Uptime Guaranteed
Privacy Protection
Unlimited Traffic
Modern Design
No Contract or Commitment
Podcasts
Available via podcast feed embed
Built-in podcast feed
News

(Via Blog – Go Templates Premium Package required)

Social Media and Sharing

Sermons and Bible Classes

(Go Templates Standard Package required)

Sermons, Bible Classes, and Articles

Sermon / Bible Class Player

Calendar

Live Stream
Plan Your Visit
Website Hosting

Done-For-You

Content Updates

Premium WordPress Plugins

Information correct at the date of publication (January 2025)

*Based on desktop results from 10 published templates we tested using Pagespeed Insights
**Based on desktop results from 20 randomly selected Congregate sites we tested using Pagespeed Insights

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