Scipio App
Dutch church app with member list, groups, digital collection and volunteer tasks
Key data
| Company | Hagru B.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | Church Management Software |
| Headquarters | Groningen, Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Member list, messages and sharing, groups, digital collection, events, documents, tasks and volunteers, birthdays, web app, privacy settings |
| Pricing | Packages page exists but showed no usable prices on the pages we read |
| Best For | Dutch congregations that want a member app with a synced member list |
| Replaces | Planning Center |
Full review
Scipio App is made by Hagru B.V., named in the site footer. The Hagru site lists the address Aarhusweg 4-4, 9723 JJ Groningen.
The Dutch pages describe Scipio as a safe church app for smartphone, tablet and web, claiming more than 750 churches and more than 30 years of experience.
Member list and groups in Scipio
Scipio keeps an up-to-date overview of congregation members and groups them into neighbourhoods or teams. Members decide which of their details others can see.
A guest access feature and birthday overview are also listed.
Giving, events and documents in Scipio
Scipio offers digital collection inside the app and attendance management for events. Churches can upload and share documents such as policy papers or a church newsletter.
A Tasks and volunteers feature is listed, which covers part of what Planning Center Services does.
Privacy settings in Scipio
The Scipio privacy page states that data is stored encrypted and that the app can be locked with a PIN code, Face ID or Touch ID. It calls the app GDPR-proof (AVG-proof).
The hosting country is not stated on the pages we read.
Known limits
Scipio shows no price on the pages we read, and the packages page held placeholder text instead of amounts. The pages are in Dutch only, and the site does not state a hosting country. Scipio is an app and member list, so it has no worship song planning or room booking. For those, see ChurchSuite.
Is Scipio App right for you?
Dutch congregations that want a closed member app, a synced member list and digital collections.
What works, what does not
Pros
- Member list with per-person privacy settings
- Digital collection inside the app
- Web app next to phone and tablet apps
- Dutch company with a Groningen address
- PIN, Face ID and Touch ID lock
Cons
- No price on the pages we read
- Dutch-language pages only
- Hosting country not stated
- No service or song planning listed
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Member list with per-person privacy settings
- Digital collection inside the app
- Web app next to phone and tablet apps
- Dutch company with a Groningen address
- PIN, Face ID and Touch ID lock
Cons
- No price on the pages we read
- Dutch-language pages only
- Hosting country not stated
- No service or song planning listed
Alternatives to Scipio App
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FAQ
Hagru B.V. makes Scipio App. The Hagru website lists Aarhusweg 4-4, 9723 JJ Groningen, the Netherlands.
The pages we read showed no usable prices. The site offers a free advice conversation and a brochure.
Yes. The Scipio feature list includes a digital collection for giving through the app.