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CDM+ vs ParishSOFT
Both stand on church payroll software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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CDM+ brings fund accounting, payroll and payment workflows together for nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Check record and user limits against your needs; Complete includes unlimited concurrent users and every program.
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ParishSOFT covers several parish administration needs across records, finances, giving, and ministry tools. Ask the maker about product pricing and check whether Family Suite's online-giving limitation fits your parish.
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| CDM+ | ParishSOFT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $25 a month | ParishSOFT Giving Consulting Plan: $250, paid once |
| Plans published | 11 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | ParishSOFT |
| Website | cdmplus.com | parishsoft.com |
| On church payroll software | #1 of 27 | #5 of 27 |
CDM+: what it does well
- Tracks designated and undesignated fund balances and transfers
- Includes budgeting and bank reconciliation
- Provides an unchangeable ledger audit trail
- Mobile app sends receipt photos to Accounts Payable
- Data Hosting is included with every plan
What to know first
- SaaS plans require monthly ACH payments
- Annual SaaS billing is unavailable
- Starter and Grow limit record counts
- Most plans include one concurrent user
ParishSOFT: what it does well
- Families manages member and sacramental records.
- Accounting supports budgets, payroll, and reporting.
- Giving includes online and recurring donations.
- MinistryOne includes events and group messaging.
- Offers a free 30-day Giving trial.
What to know first
- Family Suite does not provide online giving itself.
- Product pricing is on request.
- Consulting plans are one-time purchases.
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