eKlecia® vs. Notfall-Organist
Notfall-Organist is an app with a selection of the most-used songs from the Gotteslob (referred to by the provider as the “TOP 100”), by the provider's own account (as of June 2026) initially geared to the diocesan appendix of the Archdiocese of Paderborn. eKlecia® offers over 1000 songs from Gotteslob and Evangelisches Gesangbuch – nationwide and across denominations. More on this under Features and Pricing.
eKlecia®
A digital organist as an app – over 1000 songs from Gotteslob & EG, nationwide, across denominations, constantly growing.
Notfall-Organist
An app with a selection of the most-used Gotteslob songs (referred to by the provider as the “TOP 100”). According to the provider (as of June 2026), initially geared to the Archdiocese of Paderborn. Provider: ID Kommunikation Stein e.K.
Two apps in a direct comparison
All information on Notfall-Organist is based on publicly available information (as of June 2026) and may have changed since. Brand and product names belong to their respective owners.
Why eKlecia® is the more complete solution
Notfall-Organist addresses a real need. But eKlecia® is broader in every respect: more songs, more denominations, more regions, more transparency.
Notfall-Organist offers, according to the provider, a selection of the most-used Gotteslob songs (“TOP 100”, as of June 2026). eKlecia® has over 1000 songs from the Gotteslob and the Evangelisches Gesangbuch – and the collection grows continuously.
eKlecia® serves both major denominations: the Gotteslob and the Evangelisches Gesangbuch. Notfall-Organist focuses, according to the provider, on the Gotteslob.
By the provider's own account, Notfall-Organist is initially geared to the Archdiocese of Paderborn (as of June 2026). eKlecia® works nationwide – in every diocese and every regional church.
eKlecia® costs 39 € a month – clearly stated. For Notfall-Organist, according to the provider, there is a subscription or a one-off payment; a clear price is not publicly stated, as far as can be seen.
Which solution is better for whom?
eKlecia® – recommended if …
- you want a large, growing repertoire (Gotteslob & EG)
- you need Catholic and Protestant songs
- you play outside the Archdiocese of Paderborn
- you want to adjust key and tempo
- a transparent price matters
Notfall-Organist – possibly if …
- you play exclusively in the Archdiocese of Paderborn
- a selection of the most common Gotteslob songs is sufficient
- you need only Catholic songs
See for yourself – free of charge
Test eKlecia® for 4 weeks with no risk. Over 1000 songs, Catholic and Protestant, nationwide – simply download the app and use it directly in the service.
No subscription obligation · No credit card required
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between eKlecia® and Notfall-Organist? +
Both are apps that step in when no organist is available. eKlecia® offers over 1000 songs from the Gotteslob and the Evangelisches Gesangbuch, nationwide and across denominations. Notfall-Organist offers, according to the provider, a selection of the most-used Gotteslob songs (“TOP 100”, as of June 2026), by the provider's own account initially geared to the Archdiocese of Paderborn.
Can I use eKlecia® outside the Archdiocese of Paderborn? +
Yes. eKlecia® works nationwide – in every Catholic diocese and every Protestant regional church. The Gotteslob and the Evangelisches Gesangbuch are the shared hymnals; regional appendices are being added to the collection on an ongoing basis.
Does eKlecia® also have Protestant songs? +
Yes. eKlecia® contains both the Catholic Gotteslob and the Protestant Evangelisches Gesangbuch (EG). Notfall-Organist focuses, according to the provider, on the Gotteslob.
How much does eKlecia® cost compared with Notfall-Organist? +
eKlecia® costs 39 € a month – clearly stated, with a 4-week free trial. For Notfall-Organist, according to the provider, there is a subscription or a one-off payment; a clear price is not publicly stated (as of June 2026, as far as can be seen).