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What a church directory really costs
There are three common ways to make a church photo directory. Here's how they compare on price, effort and what your members go through.
| Winslow Directory | Subscription app | Photographer company | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you pay | $24.99 once to download your PDF | About $154.88 every year (Instant Church Directory, listed price) | "Free" — paid for by selling portrait packages to families |
| Photographer needed | No — use photos you already have | No | Yes — scheduled photo sessions |
| Sales pressure on members | None | None | Portrait upsells at the session |
| Who controls the data | You | You, on their servers | The photo company handles your families' info |
| Want it done for you? | Yes — $1 per member, $79 minimum | No | Yes, through the photo sessions |
Competitor price as listed on their website, October 2026. Prices may change.
Over five years
A $154.88 yearly subscription adds up to about $774 over five years. With Winslow Directory you pay $24.99 when you download your directory — no renewal.
No photographer, no portrait sales
Photographer-run directories are often "free" because the company sells portrait packages to your families. If you'd rather skip the photo sessions and sales pitch, build with the photos your members already have — or let us build it for you.