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ChurchCMS vs ChurchPlan
Both stand on church 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+1
ChurchPlan combines church administration and member-facing tools, with a free Essentials plan and paid feature bundles. Compare the plan inclusions carefully, particularly if events or education tools are required.
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| ChurchCMS | ChurchPlan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Managed Hosting Annual: $290 a year | Engagement: $99 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchcms.app | churchplan.org |
| On church management software | #1 of 38 | #5 of 38 |
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.
ChurchPlan: what it does well
- Essentials includes unlimited members
- Giving supports recurring donations and automated tax receipts
- Events can use QR tickets and mobile check-in
- Education includes attendance tracking and parent access
What to know first
- Events and ticketing are listed under Engagement
- Enterprise pricing uses annual volume pricing
- Education costs $199 a month, billed yearly
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