Side by side
B1 Admin vs ChurchCMS
Both stand on small group 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 APISelf-hostedWeb
B1 Admin brings church records, giving, site building and other operations together at no subscription cost. Churches with larger file needs can connect an external storage option.
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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.
Visit ChurchCMSThe facts
| B1 Admin | ChurchCMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Managed Hosting Annual: $290 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchapps.org | churchcms.app |
| On small group management software | #4 of 39 | #1 of 39 |
B1 Admin: what it does well
- Every feature is free for every church.
- Website pages and event calendars need no code.
- Giving supports Stripe and PayPal.
- Integrations include REST API and webhooks.
- External storage can be connected.
What to know first
- Free hosted file storage is limited to 100 MB.
- Platform data is hosted in the United States.
- ChurchApps does not store payment card or bank details.
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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