{"id":63066,"date":"2023-05-30T02:24:42","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T09:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=63066"},"modified":"2026-01-06T06:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:33:58","slug":"church-accounting-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-accounting-software","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Church Accounting Software [+Tips to Choose]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Accounting software for churches is vastly important when you consider that American congregations alone receive $74.5 billion<\/a> a year. Churches need a way to adequately track that money coming in so they can be responsible stewards of their church.<\/p>\n

Accounting software can not only make your bookkeeping more efficient – it can also help you understand your tithing<\/a> and church-giving patterns to boost your overall fundraising.<\/p>\n

But with so many options out there, it can be difficult to find the best accounting software for your needs! Don\u2019t worry \u2013 we have you covered with a breakdown of our top 10 church accounting software.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s first look at why software for church accounting is so vital.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>The Importance of Church Accounting Software<\/h2>\n

Church accounting or bookkeeping<\/a> software helps churches understand and manage their financial situation. By tracking things like income, expenses, payroll, and invoices, accounting software helps churches stay financially healthy.<\/p>\n

With the right software, churches can also get a sense of where their fundraising is and how to improve it. If donations lag in one quarter, a church can make an educated decision about hosting a fundraising event<\/a>, increasing calls to action during services, or getting more creative with its fundraising strategy.<\/p>\n

In short, accounting software does the hard work that helps churches track their finances and grow their fundraising. However, it can be difficult to choose the right church accounting<\/a> software. That\u2019s why we curated this list of the top 10 software for church finances so this decision can be easy for you!<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Top 10 Church Accounting Software<\/h2>\n
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1. ChMeetings Accounting<\/h3>\n

ChMeetings Accounting<\/a> is a simple yet powerful solution built for churches of all sizes. It’s designed to make church bookkeeping easy, even for non-accountants.<\/p>\n

Key features<\/h4>\n
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  • Easy-to-use interface ideal for users with little to no accounting background.<\/li>\n
  • Integrated giving module or sync with external donation platforms.<\/li>\n
  • True fund accounting.<\/li>\n
  • Smart budgeting and expense tracking.<\/li>\n
  • Bank sync and automatic transaction categorization.<\/li>\n
  • Powerful reporting.<\/li>\n
  • Mobile access for on-the-go financial management.<\/li>\n
  • Free data migration and dedicated support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Pricing<\/h4>\n

    ChMeetings Accounting has tiered pricing plans, ranging from\u00a0 $12-$60\/month, based on the size of your congregation and which features you need. If you choose to pay annually, you’ll get two months free.<\/p>\n

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    <\/a>2. Intuit QuickBooks<\/h3>\n

    QuickBooks<\/a> is the most popular accounting software for churches because of its multiple users and intuitive tools. QuickBooks offers both online versions and desktop versions.<\/p>\n

    There\u2019s also a version made especially for Nonprofits with specific tools like grant tracking and annual reporting assistance.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>Key features<\/h4>\n
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    • Automatically syncs with your bank to record all transactions.<\/li>\n
    • Ability to assign every dollar to a membership, committee, worship fund, etc.<\/li>\n
    • Track expenses by the fund.<\/li>\n
    • Schedule payments online for all bills.<\/li>\n
    • Easily create customized financial reports and send them to stakeholders.<\/li>\n
    • Create custom tags to track donations for specific purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      <\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n

      Intuit partners with TechSoup to offer discounted QuickBooks products to organizations that meet requirements like 501(c)(3) status and an operating budget under $10 million a year. Check eligibility and restrictions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Depending on which QuickBooks product you choose, administration fees range from $75 to $178.<\/p>\n

      <\/a>Donorbox integration with QuickBooks<\/h4>\n

      Using Zapier or Commerce Sync with Stripe, QuickBooks can easily integrate with Donorbox<\/a>. This means that the online tithing and other donations you receive via Donorbox will seamlessly show up in QuickBooks!<\/p>\n

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      Connect Donorbox and QuickBooks<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

      To connect your Donorbox account with QuickBooks using Zapier, all you have to do is activate the Zapier integration on your Donorbox dashboard. You\u2019ll receive an API key. From there, you can create a Zap on Zapier to link the two apps. Here\u2019s our thorough step-by-step guide<\/a> to help you get started.<\/p>\n

      Connecting Stripe (and thus your Donorbox donations!) through Commerce Sync is just as easy. First, you must have your Stripe account linked with Donorbox. Then you should activate the link between Commerce Sync and Stripe. Log in to your QuickBooks account on Commerce Sync and you\u2019ll be able to authorize the connection. Soon your Donorbox donations will be automatically updated in QuickBooks! Find a more detailed step-by-step guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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      <\/a>3. Xero<\/h3>\n

      Xero<\/a> is an affordable, easy software for church accounting.<\/p>\n

      <\/a>Key features<\/h4>\n
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      • Dashboard to monitor cash flow and plan expenses.<\/li>\n
      • Strong analytic tools to review your church\u2019s finances.<\/li>\n
      • Customizable reports to share with stakeholders.<\/li>\n
      • Online payroll to calculate deductions.<\/li>\n
      • Accounting app you can use on your phone or computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        <\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n

        They offer nonprofits and churches 25% off on any of their already low-cost pricing tiers. Even without the discount, their pricing ranges from $13 a month to $70 a month.<\/p>\n

        However, the more expensive tiers offer attractive tools like support for multiple currencies and more in-depth analytics.<\/p>\n

        <\/a>Donorbox integrations with Xero<\/h4>\n

        Yes! You can use Zapier to integrate Donorbox and Xero<\/a>, too! Simply allow integrations on your Donorbox dashboard to receive an API key that you can use to start a Zap connecting the two apps. This integration will help streamline all your accounting tasks as donation data swiftly flows from Donorbox to your Xero account in near-real time.<\/p>\n

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        <\/a>4. Sage Accounting<\/h3>\n

        Sage Accounting<\/a> is a cloud-based financial management system with a special heart for nonprofits.<\/p>\n

        <\/a>Key features<\/h4>\n
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        • Unlimited users.<\/li>\n
        • The ability to send and track invoices automatically.<\/li>\n
        • Connect your bank account to track expenses.<\/li>\n
        • Easily take pictures of invoices to add them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          <\/a>Pricing<\/h4>\n

          They offer two tiers: Sage Accounting Start, which is $10 a month and best for small churches, and Sage Accounting for $25 a month, which is best for larger churches.<\/p>\n

          Right now they\u2019re running a special on the higher-tier plan. Get 70% off for 6 months, saving your church $150.<\/p>\n

          <\/a>Donorbox integration with Sage Accounting<\/h4>\n

          You can use Zapier to integrate Donorbox and Sage Accounting<\/a>, too! Simply allow integrations on your Donorbox dashboard to receive an API key that you can use to start a Zap connecting the two apps. Learn about our Zapier integration<\/a> in the below video and unlock thousands of such integrations for your nonprofit.<\/p>\n