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AidOrbit vs ChurchCMS
Both stand on church volunteer management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
AidOrbit brings scheduling, volunteer communications, attendance, hour tracking, and impact reporting into one platform. The Countdown plan provides a free starting option with stated limits; larger plan capacities are available at annual prices.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPISelf-hosted+1
Choose ChurchCMS if your church wants broad management tools with a free, unlimited self-hosted plan or needs managed hosting and onboarding. Look elsewhere if your church does not want to host software itself and the $29 monthly managed plan does not suit its budget.
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| AidOrbit | ChurchCMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pre-flight: $228 a year | Managed Hosting Annual: $290 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aidorbit.app | churchcms.app |
| On church volunteer management software | #4 of 30 | #1 of 30 |
AidOrbit: what it does well
- Schedules recurring Missions with shifts and waitlists
- Offers QR, kiosk, mobile, and staff-assisted check-in
- Links attendance to hours and impact reporting
- Free plan allows up to 50 Active Volunteers yearly
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one program and one staff user
- Free plan allows only 10 Mission listings
- Paid plans are billed annually
ChurchCMS: what it does well
- Free self-hosted plan includes all six core modules and Android app.
- No usage limits or per-member charges.
- MIT license allows use, modification, and sharing without a license fee.
- Giving supports recurring donations and four named payment providers.
- Managed hosting includes daily backups, SSL, and email support.
What to know first
- Self-hosted churches are responsible for hosting the software on their server.
- Managed Hosting costs $29 per month.
- Payment providers set transaction fees.
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