Churchsoft Assist 2026 combines church membership, contributions, fund accounting, payroll, and communication tools. It is available as desktop software and as an online version. Churches can add unlimited people and groups for the same price, whether they have 10 or 10,000 people. Users can send SMS and email to individuals or groups, and Churchsoft says its support staff can transfer records from another system or Excel at no additional cost. Giving tools cover gift entry, donor reports, and year-end statements. Accounting includes budgeting and income and expense reports by account, account group, or fund. Payroll supports employees, self-employed contractors, and nonemployees, with reports including 941, W-2, W-3, and 1099 forms. The desktop edition runs on Windows 8 and later, with Windows 10 and later recommended. Assist Online works on internet-connected devices, including Mac, PC, Android, and iOS. The FAQ describes triple-redundant online backups, module-level data protection, and full or restricted user rights. A purchase includes 60 days of free unlimited support; the online subscription includes unlimited toll-free support, backup, and updates.
Who it is for
Assist 2026 is for churches that want membership, giving, accounting, payroll, and communication functions together. Its desktop version suits Windows users, while Assist Online is listed for Mac, PC, Android, and iOS devices with internet access.
What is good
- Unlimited people and groups at the same price.
- Supports gifts, donor reports, and year-end statements.
- Includes fund accounting, budgeting, and financial reports.
- Churchsoft offers record transfer from another system or Excel at no additional cost.
- Purchase includes 60 days of free unlimited support.
What to know first
- Desktop version requires Windows 8 or later.
- Windows 10 or later is recommended for desktop use.
- Onsite training costs $400 per day plus travel expenses.
Verdict
Assist 2026 covers several administrative needs, from contributions and payroll to group communications. Consider the desktop requirements and the distinction between purchase support and online subscription support when deciding which version fits.
Get started with Churchsoft Assist 2026
- Visit the Churchsoft website.
- Choose the desktop or online version.
- For desktop use, run Windows 8 or later; Windows 10 or later is recommended.
- For online use, connect from a Mac, PC, Android, or iOS device.
- Ask Churchsoft support about transferring people from a previous system or Excel.
Limits to know first
A purchase includes 60 days of free unlimited support. Onsite training is $400 per day plus travel expenses.
Questions about Churchsoft Assist 2026
What does Assist 2026 include?
It combines church membership, contributions, fund accounting, payroll, and communication tools.
Does it support fund accounting and budgeting?
Yes. It supports fund accounting, budgeting, and income and expense reports by account, account group, or fund.
Which devices can run Assist?
The desktop edition runs on Windows 8 and later, with Windows 10 and later recommended. Assist Online is available on internet-connected Mac, PC, Android, and iOS devices.
What support comes with the product?
A purchase includes 60 days of free unlimited support. The online subscription includes unlimited toll-free support, data backup, and software updates.
Can Churchsoft move existing people records?
Churchsoft says its support staff can transfer people from a previous system or Excel at no additional cost.
Churchsoft Assist 2026 plans and pricing
All plansCompared on nonprofit accounting software
- Fund accounting
- Yes
- Budgeting
- Yes
- Financial reports
- Yes
