Side by side
ACTS vs ShepherdOS
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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ShepherdOS brings registration, safeguarding, attendance, notifications, and collection into one church-focused service. Compare the Starter and Pro limits, or request Enterprise pricing for multi-site requirements.
Visit ShepherdOSThe facts
| ACTS | ShepherdOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: £29 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | ACTS | Not published |
| Website | acts.sourceforge.net | shephardoss.com |
| On church check-in software | #1 of 41 | #36 of 41 |
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.
ShepherdOS: what it does well
- Time-stamped, verified QR check-in
- Includes allergy and consent safeguards
- Sends real-time push alerts
- Combines attendance and volunteer views
- Offers a 14-day trial without credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starter limits children and events
- Available platform is web only
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