{"id":62418,"date":"2023-05-05T06:30:07","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T13:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=62418"},"modified":"2026-02-03T00:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:56:22","slug":"church-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-management-software","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Church Management Software Options (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your church has preschool classes, programs for various ages, and events, church management software can help you keep track of crucial details and ensure no one falls through the cracks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller churches can benefit from management software that offers<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/top-donation-software\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online donation tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and volunteer management. This article explains why your church needs management software and lists eleven affordable options.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"a\"><\/a>What Is Church Management Software?<\/h2>\n<p>Church management software can help oversee and plan your organization\u2019s room and resources, <a title=\"Volunteering in The Church | How to Get Started with Church Volunteering\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-volunteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteers<\/a>, events, and database. Churches depend on the information contained in this software to help run daily activities and ensure long-term success.<\/p>\n<p>Relationships with members and the community are crucial to running a church. Church management software can help your church build and strengthen <a title=\"9 Ways to Build Strong Donor Relationships\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-relationships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relationships<\/a> and encourage more substantial participation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more substantial participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for better way to collect online and in-person tithes and offerings to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-grow-your-church\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help your church grow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Donorbox\u2019s dedicated church-fundraising pillar <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox MinistryMomentum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to help. Check out what \u00c9ric C\u00e9l\u00e9rier, Founder and President of Jesus.net, has to say about it \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ERDcQpRd3-E\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ERDcQpRd3-E<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"b\"><\/a>11 Best Church Management Software<\/h2>\n<p>The following 11 options are excellent for small, medium-sized, and larger churches. As you learn more about each tool, keep in mind which features your church needs and can use in the future.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>1. ChMeetings<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-114645 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chmeetings-homepage-300x156.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of ChMeetings' Home Page\" width=\"765\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chmeetings-homepage-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chmeetings-homepage-1024x531.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chmeetings-homepage-1536x797.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chmeetings-homepage-2048x1062.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chmeetings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChMeetings<\/a> is a church-first management platform that brings your people, events, and giving tools all into one place. If you&#8217;re looking to track and organize attendance, volunteer schedules, and registrations, this platform helps you keep everything organized without overcomplicating your admin.<\/p>\n<p>The platform lets you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage member profiles and groups.<\/li>\n<li>Track attendance and check-in.<\/li>\n<li>Plan events and registration.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule volunteers and teams.<\/li>\n<li>Send emails and texts from within the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ChMeetings offers a basic free plan, with paid plans that scale based on how many people you add to your database and which features you want included. Paid plans start at $12\/month, with annual billing available.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"1\"><\/a>2. Rock RMS<\/h3>\n<p>The focus of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockrms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock RMS<\/a> is relationship building. Churches rely on a variety of relationships with their members and the community. Rock RMS helps churches collect members\u2019 contact and demographic information and connect individuals to those who brought them to your organization and those with whom they may have other ties.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62419\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-1.png\" alt=\"rock rms church management system\" width=\"1834\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-1.png 1834w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-1-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-1-1024x457.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-1-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-1-1536x686.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1834px) 100vw, 1834px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add detailed notes on individuals.<\/li>\n<li>Assign activities with badges.<\/li>\n<li>Track and publish events with online registration.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor members\u2019 actions and involvement with engagement patterns and milestones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>If you\u2019re using Donorbox for your church fundraising, we have good news. Donorbox integrates seamlessly with Rock RMS, making your fundraising more streamlined by connecting with this top management software. Learn more about how Donorbox helps thousands of churches with a dedicated pillar called <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox MinistryMomentum<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-membership-retention-growth\"><span class='mb-text'>Try Donorbox!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Larger churches can benefit the most from this software, but smaller organizations can customize this system to work with their groups.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-62418-_4knjvok89mxz\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Rock RMS&#8217;s pricing stands out from others because of its generosity and Godly message. The organization asks that all users donate $3 per weekly attendee per year.<\/p>\n<p>This allows smaller churches to gain access to a tool that will help them grow. They also ask larger denominations to donate more and help the company to grow and reach more churches worldwide.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"2\"><\/a>3. Text in Church<\/h3>\n<p>Texting and church is an oxymoron, right? Not exactly. Texting has become a primary form of communication for many in your congregation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/textinchurch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Text in Church<\/a> lets you take this trend to the next level with the following features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add people &#8211;<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Import CVS files.<\/li>\n<li>Integrations with your favorite tools<\/li>\n<li>Add information with a pew pad<\/li>\n<li>People can add themselves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect with people &#8211; <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Automated workflows via email and text<\/li>\n<li>Send reminders to you and your staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build relationships &#8211;<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Text messages to your community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a id=\"post-62418-_78sr6hokgufn\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>All plans are free for the first 14 days. Additional monthly plans start at $37 a month and include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Texts<\/li>\n<li>A local phone number<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited keywords<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited email sending<\/li>\n<li>Message templates<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited users and contacts<\/li>\n<li>And a mobile app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Churches with larger young denominations can use this tool to better communicate with their growing congregation. If you\u2019re also looking to amp up your church giving with a text-giving option, <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/text-to-give\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Text-to-Give<\/a> is here to help. You can easily activate this once you sign up for Donorbox and start receiving quick donations via text messages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Sign Up for Donorbox Text-to-Give<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"3\"><\/a>4. <b>Planning Center\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for modular church management that grows as you grow, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planningcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might be the right option for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning Center has a suite of tools specifically developed for churches. Their starting plan includes their People tool that helps you organize and store your contacts. From there, you can add on as much or as little as you need with tools like \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calendar\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check-ins (for child and volunteer attendance)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groups\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publishing (for web and app content)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registrations (for events)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music Stand\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fully customizable solution allows you to choose only the tools you need right now, with the option to add more as you grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-planning-center-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox + Planning Center integration<\/a>, all donation data collected using Donorbox\u2019s powerful fundraising tools seamlessly flows to your Planning Center account. That means all your key data lives in one place \u2013 making your workflows more efficient so you have more time to dedicate where it matters.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Grow Your Church with Donorbox <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4><b>Pricing\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning Center pricing depends on which tools you want to add to your plan and how much you\u2019ll use them. For example, the monthly fee for the Groups tool ranges from $0 for 15 members to $199 for infinite members. Using just the People tool is entirely free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can change your plan as needed so you only pay for exactly what you\u2019re using.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. Faith Teams<\/h3>\n<p>All-in-one church management isn\u2019t as easy to find as you may think, but <a href=\"https:\/\/faithteams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faith Teams<\/a> offers everything most smaller churches need.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62423\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-2.png\" alt=\"faith teams church management software\" width=\"1790\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-2.png 1790w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-2-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-2-1024x311.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-2-768x233.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-2-1536x466.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1790px) 100vw, 1790px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All Faith Teams plans include a <a title=\"Making the Most From Nonprofit Donor Database \u2013 The Ultimate Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-donor-database\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">database<\/a> with room to add unlimited people. Churches can send texts and emails to groups of people from their database and link them to their online giving forms.<\/p>\n<p>Attendance can be a safety concern, especially for children\u2019s group activities. Church preschools can use Faith Teams to add check-ins, print name tags, and create pick-up tags for parents. Automatic workflows can help churches reach out after the event and ensure all attendees feel noticed.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-62418-_9tum9mcrwuxd\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Churches can sign up for a free 10-day trial with Faith Teams and gain access to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Group emails and texts<\/li>\n<li>Kids check-in<\/li>\n<li>Attendance tracking<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer scheduling<\/li>\n<li>Service planner<\/li>\n<li>Automated guest follow-up<\/li>\n<li>Custom forms<\/li>\n<li>Reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After your ten-day trial, Faith Teams plans cost $40\/month for everything.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>6. Aplos<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplos.com\/church-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aplos<\/a> offers more features than most on this list. Their church management software lets churches build lists and groups of individuals and helps them connect through household relationships, <a title=\"The Ultimate Guide to Starting an Outreach Ministry in Your Church\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/outreach-ministry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ministry<\/a> involvement, volunteer interests, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Medium-sized and larger denominations can benefit from the extensive list of features Aplos offers. Your <a title=\"Nonprofit Leadership \u2013 The Ultimate Guide for a Real Difference\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-leadership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church leadership<\/a> can log in to a group portal, view the roster of attendees, and edit member profiles. Volunteer managers can add open positions, invite new members, and add them to the team.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteers can log in to Aplos\u2019s easy-to-use software portal to view where and when they\u2019re scheduled and receive agendas, minutes, and notes.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-62418-_514m2nim9cyg\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Aplos offers a free trial for churches that want to try their services. The way this company stands out is with an additional 50% discount for the first 12 months. Plans with Aplos start at $39.50 a month.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>7. Tithely<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/get.tithe.ly\/product\/church-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tithely<\/a> gives churches a chance to engage with their community where they are. Churches get easy-to-use tools, automated workflows to ensure no one falls through the cracks, group management, and activity check-ins.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62444 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot_13.png\" alt=\"tithely church management\" width=\"1861\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot_13.png 1861w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot_13-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot_13-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot_13-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot_13-1536x690.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1861px) 100vw, 1861px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tithely also helps prepare for services with a place to coordinate and arrange volunteers, staff, songs, <a title=\"How to Write a Sermon \u2013 Guide with Sample Sermon Outlines\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-write-a-sermon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sermons<\/a>, and other options to inspire your congregation.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-62418-_e7to5ct1dpp\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Tithely is free to set up and has no monthly fees. Churches pay a 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction platform fee for all its features.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>8<a id=\"6\"><\/a>. Elexio<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elexio.com\/\">Elexio<\/a> allows churches to build relationships and strengthen <a title=\"Nonprofit Communications Plan: All You Should Know\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-communications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">communication<\/a> with their congregation. Features that give members access and control over their own profiles help larger churches keep in touch with parishioners. Here\u2019s how Elexio can help your church:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>People management <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Churches can update member information, automate workflows, view giving history, upload pictures, and attach notes on Elexio\u2019s mobile app. Members can update their own profiles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Church communication <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reach different groups of parishioners with voice, text, and email messages. Schedule messages for future dates and times.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smart check-ins <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pre-populate event and class pages. Make it quick, easy, and safe for families to check into events and activities.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-62418-_rqewzlkp8ptf\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Elexio has no setup or contract fees. Monthly contracts start at $35.13 a month. Churches can sign up for a 30-day free trial to see if it fits their needs.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>You can easily run your church membership program with <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/memberships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Memberships<\/a>. You can accept automatic monthly or yearly membership payments and add unlimited membership tiers to your membership form. Your members can also login to their own member accounts to upgrade or cancel their membership anytime. <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up<\/a> today to start fundraising and managing your church memberships, all in one place!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Create &amp; Manage Memberships - Sign Up!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>9<a id=\"7\"><\/a>. ChurchSuite<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/churchsuite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChurchSuite<\/a> offers nine different modules. Its Address Book lets churches store member information, send emails and texts, and schedule notifications.<\/p>\n<p>Churches can choose additional modules like room and resource management, <a title=\"Nonprofit Event Planning: 9 Simple Steps (+ Downloadable Checklist)\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-event-planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event planning<\/a>, children\u2019s check-in, online donations, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62427\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-4.png\" alt=\"churchsuite church management system\" width=\"1728\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-4.png 1728w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-4-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-4-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-4-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-4-1536x728.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ChurchSuite\u2019s Giving module also allows churches to collect online donations and direct debits, and keep parishioners informed of your church\u2019s financial health with up-to-date reporting.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-62418-_ge92rnvxr55y\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Pricing for ChurchSuite is based on your church\u2019s number of contacts. Churches can sign up for one, three, or nine-module plans or customize a plan that works for them. This customization makes ChurchSuite an excellent option for every size congregation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>10<a id=\"8\"><\/a>. Flocknote<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flocknote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flocknote<\/a>\u2019s mission to build a more connected church has inspired them to create friendly church management software. Churches can connect with their congregation with unlimited standard texts and emails.<\/p>\n<p>Flocknote lets organizations write quick notes and customize messages with colors, gifts, and fonts. Churches can send further communications to their followers with polls, RSVPS, videos, and additional files. Smaller churches can efficiently use Flocknote to communicate with their <a title=\"What is Church Membership &amp; Why it is so Important\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">members<\/a> and leverage its other tools.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-62418-_86cpaav1gqt\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Churches with less than forty members can use Flocknote\u2019s tools for free (and upgrade at any time). Churches with over forty members can sign up for plans starting at $8 a month. Prices increase with the number of church members. Additional costs include a 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee and a 1.1% + $0.30 transaction fee.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>11<a id=\"9\"><\/a>. One Church Software<\/h3>\n<p>Communication tools, financial tools, worship and volunteer planning, and events, oh my! This all-in-one tool includes something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62431\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-5.png\" alt=\"one church software website\" width=\"1801\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-5.png 1801w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-5-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-5-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-5-768x352.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/word-image-62418-5-1536x704.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1801px) 100vw, 1801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every plan with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onechurchsoftware.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">One Church Software<\/a> includes &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People<\/li>\n<li>Contributions<\/li>\n<li>Groups<\/li>\n<li>Events<\/li>\n<li>Connections<\/li>\n<li>Mobile app<\/li>\n<li>Reporting<\/li>\n<li>Sermons<\/li>\n<li>Service planning<\/li>\n<li>Forms<\/li>\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n<li>Check-in<\/li>\n<li>Metrics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a id=\"post-62418-_6ndbdd7odkrx\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Standard packages start at $36 a month for churches with 250 profiles. Larger churches can sign up for One Church Software\u2019s Premium Plan and add more locations, automate workflows, and manage scheduling, room, and resources for your church.<\/p>\n<p>Churches can also sign up for One Church Software\u2019s Accounting Module for an additional $36 monthly.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-62418-_fo4sh6bjzdoc\"><\/a>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Church management can be complicated, but with the right tools, you can manage your church members, volunteers, and attendees, and achieve more with utmost ease. We hope this list of church management software with varied pricing plans and offerings helps you find the best one for your organization.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re in search of an all-in-one option that helps you accept tithes and offerings, manage membership programs, sell event tickets, and manage your supporters &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out Donorbox<\/a>. Our dedicated pillar for churches, <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox MinistryMomentum<\/a> is focused on developing and offering tools, features, and services that help you keep funds flowing to your church.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about our range of <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">products and features<\/a> on the website. <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up<\/a> for free to get started today!<\/p>\n<p>Want to read insightful blogs, articles, and guides, and get access to free templates and other resources? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/category\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Blog<\/a>. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the best collection of Donorbox resources in your inbox every month.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"c\"><\/a>Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-62418-_330e50h0beo6\"><\/a>1. How much does church management software cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Some church management software options on <a href=\"#b\">our list<\/a> are free for some or all users. Others have monthly fees that correspond to the organization\u2019s number of parishioners. These tools offer similar features for all sizes or a few extra perks for larger churches.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-62418-_h5pyuuv81k1s\"><\/a>2. How do I choose the right church management software?<\/h3>\n<p>A little research goes a long way. Many options on our list let churches customize management software to fit their needs. Before deciding on a tool, your church must clearly know what you need and how you\u2019ll use each feature.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-62418-_p6iw00bix843\"><\/a>3. What are some affordable church management software options for a small church?<\/h3>\n<p>The software options listed in this article give churches various management and financial choices. Donorbox also lets churches of all sizes collect contact and demographic information on their members. 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