ChurchTools

Name: ChurchTools
Price: 159 USD

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What ChurchTools is

ChurchTools is an all-in-one system for Christian churches and congregations, covering people, groups, posts, calendars, resources, events, wiki, check-in, chat, Sync, and finances. Every package includes unlimited groups, calendars, events, wiki sites, chats, check-ins, and reports, plus a church app, 5 GB storage, integrations, an open API, an intelligent writing assistant, ChurchTools Academy, and email support. The service works on the web and through Android and iOS apps; Android 6.0+ and iOS 13+ are supported, and the app can access several installations. Listed integrations include CCLI SongSelect, ProPresenter, Nextcloud, MailChimp, and LimeSurvey. The API provides more than 800 REST endpoints at no additional charge. ChurchTools states that servers are in Germany, transmission is SSL-encrypted, and optional two-factor authentication and individual permissions are available. Packages start at $39 a month, billed monthly, with a 30-day trial. The entry plan supports 100 people.

Who it suits

It suits Christian churches of different denominations and sizes, including church plants, local congregations, and multi-site organizations.

What it does well

Covers people, groups, events, and finances
Includes web and mobile access
Provides more than 800 REST API endpoints
Offers permissions and optional two-factor authentication
Includes a 30-day trial

What to know first

No free plan
Entry package supports 100 people
Additional campuses vary by package
Starts at $39 a month

Limits

Package XS costs $39 a month and covers 100 people, no additional campuses, 10 resources and 20 rosters. Its single Sync connection costs +$6, and LDAP Service costs +$14.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Package L	per month · 1,000 people · 3 campuses · 50 resources · 100 rosters · 3 Sync connections for +$14 · LDAP Service for +$14	$159 a month
Package XL	per month · 2,500 people · 5 campuses · 100 resources · 200 rosters · 5 Sync connections for +$19 · LDAP Service for +$14	$249 a month
Package XS	per month · 100 people · no additional campuses · 10 resources · 20 rosters · 1 Sync connection for +$6 · LDAP Service for +$14	$39 a month
Package XXL	per month · unlimited people · unlimited campuses · unlimited resources · unlimited rosters · 5 Sync connections for +$19 · LDAP Service for +$14	$399 a month
Package S	per month · 200 people · no additional campuses · 15 resources · 30 rosters · 1 Sync connection for +$6 · LDAP Service for +$14	$59 a month
Package M	per month · 500 people · 2 campuses · 25 resources · 50 rosters · 2 Sync connections for +$10.50 · LDAP Service for +$14	$99 a month

As church.tools lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the ChurchTools website
Start the 30-day trial
Choose a monthly package from $39.00 USD
Use the web service or install the Android or iOS app
Connect supported integrations or use the open API
Set permissions and optional two-factor authentication

Verdict

ChurchTools combines administrative, communication, scheduling, and finance modules for congregations. Its included API, mobile access, integrations, and security controls are useful across church sizes, while capacity and campus limits depend on the selected package.

Questions

Does ChurchTools have a free plan?

No. ChurchTools is paid, with a 30-day trial.

What platforms support ChurchTools?

It is available on the web, Android and iOS, and provides an API.

What does Package XS include?

Package XS is $39 a month, billed monthly, for 100 people, no additional campuses, 10 resources and 20 rosters.

Can the mobile app access multiple installations?

Yes. The app can be logged into several installations at the same time.

Is the API charged separately?

Access to more than 800 REST API endpoints is free of charge.

Which churches is it designed for?

It was developed for Christian churches and congregations regardless of denomination or size, including church plants, local congregations and multi-site churches.

Facts from ChurchTools's own pages

Access controls: The service provides individual permission allocation and optional two-factor authentication. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
API: ChurchTools offers more than 800 REST API endpoints, and access to the API is free of charge. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Company history: Jens-Martin Rauen began developing the first version of ChurchTools in 2004, and ChurchTools Innovations UG was founded in 2015 before becoming ChurchTools Innovations GmbH. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Core modules: The product includes people, groups, posts, calendars, resources, events, wiki, check-in, chat, Sync and finances modules. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Founded: 2016 · church.tools, 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Karlsruhe, Germany · church.tools, 28 Sept 2026
Hosting: ChurchTools says its servers are located in Germany with Hetzner Online, which has ISO 27001 certification, and that data transmission is SSL-encrypted. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Included features: Every package provides unlimited groups, calendars, events, wiki-sites, chats, check-ins and reports, plus a church app, 5 GB storage, integrations, an open API, an intelligent writing assistant, ChurchTools Academy and email support. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Integrations: Official integrations include ALPHA Bookstore, CCLI SongSelect, SongBeamer, OpenSong, ProPresenter, CM Telecom, Optigem, Nextcloud, MailChimp, CleverReach, MailJet, LimeSurvey and Evangelische Termine. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Mobile and web access: ChurchTools offers web-based software and a mobile app, and the app can be logged into several installations at the same time. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Mobile operating systems: The ChurchTools app can be installed on Android devices with Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices with iOS 13 or higher. · blog.church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Purpose: ChurchTools is an all-in-one software solution designed to empower churches. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Security and compliance: ChurchTools says it adheres to the General Data Protection Regulation, while ChurchTools Finance is GoBD-compliant. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Support: Free dedicated support is included in all ChurchTools packages, with help pages, a forum, a blog and a contact form. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026
Target customers: ChurchTools was developed for Christian churches and congregations regardless of denomination or size, including church plants, local congregations and multi-site churches. · church.tools, 30 Sept 2026