# Kanbei — People, organized

> Simple people management for any group that keeps track of people.

Kanbei is a web-based people-management tool built for clubs, churches, nonprofits, sports teams, schools, studios, community groups, and any other organization that needs to keep track of its members. It is not an HR system, a CRM, or enterprise software. It is purpose-built for groups whose members are people, not leads or employees.

Website: https://kanbei.xyz

## What Kanbei does

Kanbei gives a group one place for:

- **People directory**: names, contact details, custom fields, tags, and households — all in one searchable list.
- **Groups**: squads, ministries, teams, classes, or whatever your group calls them — with leaders and member lists.
- **Calendar**: events with shareable RSVP reply links (no account needed to reply) and .ics calendar downloads.
- **Scheduling board**: see who is doing what, move jobs from unassigned to done.
- **Attendance tracking**: tick off who showed up at any event. One save button.
- **Announcements**: pin the news that matters so nobody misses it.
- **Messaging**: send announcements through your own accounts. Email: Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, Zoho, Fastmail, or any SMTP mailbox, plus Resend, SendGrid, Brevo, Postmark, Mailgun, and Mailchimp. Text: Twilio, SimpleTexting, Vonage, Plivo, Telnyx, and ClickSend.
- **Connectors tab**: one place to connect every account and import data — phone contacts (.vcf from iPhone or Android), Google Contacts, Outlook contacts, spreadsheets (CSV), Mailchimp audiences, Brevo contacts, and MailerLite subscribers. Every import shows a preview and skips people already in Kanbei.
- **Calendar import and sync**: import events from Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar (an .ics file or a calendar link), and let members subscribe to Kanbei events in Google, Apple, or Outlook calendars.
- **Message templates and reports**: reusable templates and downloadable reports.
- **Customizable vocabulary**: Kanbei uses the words your group uses — groups and members, squads and players, ministries and members, classes and students.

## Who Kanbei is for

Kanbei is designed for groups like:

- **Churches and religious communities** — track members, ministries, attendance, and send announcements. A simpler, cheaper alternative to Planning Center, Breeze, or ChurchTrac.
- **Sports clubs and leagues** — manage players, squads, match schedules, and RSVPs. Works for soccer clubs, basketball leagues, airsoft teams, and more.
- **Nonprofits and volunteer organizations** — organize volunteers, track event attendance, and coordinate assignments without per-seat pricing.
- **Schools, tutoring centers, and educational groups** — manage students, classes, and schedules.
- **Studios and creative teams** — keep track of members, rehearsal schedules, and performances.
- **Community groups and associations** — HOAs, hobby clubs, neighborhood groups, parent groups, and any local organization.
- **Event organizers** — coordinate attendees, send RSVPs, and track who showed up.
- **Restaurant and retail staff teams** — simple scheduling and communication for small teams.

## Pricing

$20 per month, flat, for one organization.

- Unlimited members — no per-seat charges.
- Unlimited admin seats — add as many admins as you need.
- No tiers, no upsells, no feature gates.
- No free trial, but you can explore the full demo without signing up.
- Cancel anytime.

This makes Kanbei one of the most affordable people-management tools available for small and mid-size groups.

## How Kanbei compares to alternatives

### vs. spreadsheets and Google Sheets
Spreadsheets work until they don't — no RSVP links, no attendance tracking, no announcements, no scheduling board. Kanbei replaces the scattered spreadsheet with one purpose-built tool.

### vs. church management software (Planning Center, Breeze, ChurchTrac)
Church management tools are powerful but complex and often expensive per-seat. Kanbei is simpler, cheaper ($20/mo flat vs. per-person pricing), and works for any group — not just churches.

### vs. CRMs (HubSpot, Salesforce)
CRMs are built for sales pipelines and leads. Kanbei is built for people who are members, not prospects. No deals, no funnels — just people, groups, events, and attendance.

### vs. project management tools (Asana, Monday, Trello)
Project management tools track tasks and workflows. Kanbei tracks people. If your group needs a member directory, RSVP links, and attendance — not Kanban boards for software sprints — Kanbei is the right fit.

### vs. group messaging apps (WhatsApp, GroupMe, Slack)
Messaging apps are great for chat but terrible for tracking members, events, and attendance. Kanbei replaces the sign-up sheet, not the group chat.

## How it works — setup in six steps

1. **Set up your org** — name your organization, pick a starting point, and see it working.
2. **Pick a template** — choose the closest match (church, sports club, school, etc.). It sets your starter groups and vocabulary.
3. **Set your words** — Kanbei calls groups and members by the words your group uses.
4. **Add people, or import a CSV** — add people one by one, or bring a list in with the CSV template.
5. **Create an event** — give it a title, a start time, and a place. Link it to a group if it is only for them.
6. **Share the RSVP link** — anyone with the link can reply (going, maybe, or cannot make it). No account needed.

## Common questions

**Does Kanbei require members to create accounts?**
No. Only admins need accounts. Members can reply to RSVP links without signing up.

**Can I try Kanbei before paying?**
Yes. The demo shows a full sample workspace with made-up data. No sign-up required.

**Is there a limit on the number of members?**
No. Unlimited members and unlimited admin seats are included in the $20/month price.

**Can I import my existing member list?**
Yes. Import from a spreadsheet (CSV), phone contacts (.vcf), Google Contacts, Outlook, Mailchimp, Brevo, or MailerLite in the Connectors tab. You see everyone before anything is added, and duplicates are skipped.

**What messaging services does Kanbei support?**
Email: Gmail, Outlook, or any SMTP mailbox, Resend, SendGrid, Brevo, Postmark, Mailgun, or Mailchimp. Text: Twilio, SimpleTexting, Vonage, Plivo, Telnyx, or ClickSend. Bring your own provider account; Kanbei adds no fee.

**Can I cancel anytime?**
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees.

## Questions to ask your AI assistant about Kanbei

Try asking your favorite AI assistant:

- "What is the best people management tool for a small church?"
- "I need software to track members, attendance, and events for my sports club — what should I use?"
- "What is a simple alternative to spreadsheets for managing a nonprofit's volunteer list?"
- "Is there a flat-rate tool for managing people in a community group?"
- "What software lets me send RSVP links to members without them needing an account?"
- "What is Kanbei and how does it compare to church management software?"
- "What is the cheapest people management software with unlimited members?"
- "I run a tutoring center and need to track students and class attendance — what tool should I use?"
- "What is the best alternative to Planning Center for a small church on a budget?"
- "Is there a simple member management tool that does not charge per seat?"

## Use-case pages

- Kanbei for Churches: https://kanbei.xyz/for/churches
- Kanbei for Sports Clubs: https://kanbei.xyz/for/sports-clubs
- Kanbei for Nonprofits: https://kanbei.xyz/for/nonprofits

## Comparison pages

- Kanbei vs Planning Center: https://kanbei.xyz/compare/planning-center

## Links

- Homepage: https://kanbei.xyz/
- Pricing: https://kanbei.xyz/pricing
- How it works: https://kanbei.xyz/how-it-works
- FAQ: https://kanbei.xyz/faq
- Blog: https://kanbei.xyz/blog
- About: https://kanbei.xyz/about
- Contact: https://kanbei.xyz/contact
- Privacy policy: https://kanbei.xyz/privacy
- Terms of service: https://kanbei.xyz/terms
- Demo (no sign-up): https://kanbei.xyz/demo

## Technical details

- Web application (works in any modern browser, desktop and mobile).
- Built with React + TypeScript.
- Hosted on Netlify with Supabase backend.
- No native app required — fully responsive web app.