Side by side
ChurchCMS vs ChurchCRM
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 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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Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
ChurchCRM offers broad congregation-management features without a license fee or subscription, but hosting and installation are the congregation’s responsibility. Review the technical requirements and community-support model before deploying it.
Visit ChurchCRMThe facts
| ChurchCMS | ChurchCRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Managed Hosting Annual: $290 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchcms.app | churchcrm.io |
| On small group management software | #1 of 39 | #6 of 39 |
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.
ChurchCRM: what it does well
- Manages member and family records with custom fields
- Tracks attendance across services, classes, and groups
- Includes donation, pledge, deposit, and financial reporting tools
- Available in 49 languages
- Congregations control where data is stored
What to know first
- The project does not provide hosted service
- Installation requires specified PHP and database versions
- Support does not include SLAs or phone support
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