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ACTS vs Church Central Cloud
Both stand on church check-in software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWebWindows
ACTS brings membership, attendance, activities, and financial reporting into a free, open-source offering. Its web and desktop platform options may suit churches looking for those core management functions.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Church Central Cloud combines member, finance, attendance and communications functions for churches. Its free plan has limits on members and branches, while paid plans start at $15 a month.
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| ACTS | Church Central Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Foundation: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | ACTS | Not published |
| Website | acts.sourceforge.net | churchcentralcloud.com |
| On church check-in software | #1 of 42 | #3 of 42 |
ACTS: what it does well
- Free plan costs nothing.
- Includes membership management.
- Tracks attendance and activities.
- Accounting and financial reports are listed.
- Available on web, Windows, and Linux.
What to know first
- The listed functions focus on church management.
- No paid plan details are listed.
Church Central Cloud: what it does well
- Member profiles include household connections and visitor follow-up
- Supports giving, budgets and tax-ready statements
- Includes QR check-in and attendance analytics
- AI outputs require human approval before publishing
- Supports online and offline use with PWA support
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 10 members
- Free plan supports one branch
- Foundation costs $15 a month
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