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ACTS vs Excellerate
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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Excellerate covers church records, contributions, groups, visitor follow-up, and check-in, with desktop and Atom cloud options. The main choice is between Windows-only desktop products and cloud access, with listed plans for up to 100 members.
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| ACTS | Excellerate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Maker | ACTS | Not published |
| Website | acts.sourceforge.net | excellerate.com |
| On church check-in software | #1 of 42 | #5 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.
Excellerate: what it does well
- Tracks member, family, attendance, and giving information
- Supports child, event, youth, and volunteer check-in
- Includes volunteer scheduling and reminders
- Atom provides automatic data backups
- Desktop check-in can work without internet
What to know first
- Desktop church management and check-in are Windows-only
- Desktop plan is limited to 100 members
- Free eligibility is limited to churches with fewer than 50 members
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