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B1 Checkin vs ChurchCMS
Both stand on church event 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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
B1 Checkin covers household lookup, child group assignment, visitor registration, and label printing. Churches need to complete B1 Admin configuration before using the kiosk.
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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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| B1 Checkin | ChurchCMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, 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 | b1.church | churchcms.app |
| On church event management software | #2 of 46 | #1 of 46 |
B1 Checkin: what it does well
- Families can look up households by phone number or last name.
- Prints pickup slips with unique security codes.
- Visitors can register by scanning a kiosk QR code.
- Supports network printer discovery and configuration.
- Listed at $0 per month with no tiers or trials.
What to know first
- Administrator setup in B1 Admin is required first.
- Payment processors may charge rates for online giving.
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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