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Church Windows vs FlockBase
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.
Churches seeking modular administration tools should consider Church Windows, particularly if they need fund accounting or payroll alongside membership and scheduling. The starting listed plan is $19 a month on a 12-month contract; Web customers needing multiple concurrent users pay $50 per extra seat each month.
Visit Church WindowsFlockBase brings church membership and financial functions into one system, with cloud and desktop options. Review cloud user limits and Forte’s additional charges for online giving or direct deposit before selecting a plan.
Visit FlockBaseThe facts
| Church Windows | FlockBase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | 1 module Standard Desktop yearly: $205 a year | Basic: $24 a month |
| Plans published | 20 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchwindows.com | flockbase.com |
| On church payroll software | #2 of 27 | #6 of 27 |
Church Windows: what it does well
- Modules cover membership, scheduling, donations, accounting, and payroll.
- Web and Desktop editions offer identical features.
- Accounting imports directly from Donations and Payroll.
- Payroll supports electronic filing through Aatrix.
- Free working trial is available.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Desktop requires a 64-bit Windows computer.
- Web pricing includes only one concurrent user.
- A 12-month contract applies to listed plans.
FlockBase: what it does well
- Tracks members, households, groups and attendance.
- Includes fund accounting and bank reconciliations.
- Supports recurring gifts and allocation to selected funds.
- Two-week trial requires no card.
What to know first
- Cloud user caps range from 2 to 10.
- Forte charges $20 a month plus transaction fees.
- No free plan.
- Desktop purchase includes updates and support for 12 months.
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