Side by side
ChurchCMS vs ChurchScheduling.com
Both stand on church volunteer 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 trial Web
ChurchScheduling.com offers rule-based volunteer coordination and multi-campus scheduling through a browser. Its metered charges and credit-dependent activities are important considerations for ongoing use.
Visit ChurchScheduling.comThe facts
| ChurchCMS | ChurchScheduling.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Managed Hosting: $29 a month | Metered service: $7 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchcms.app | churchscheduling.com |
| On church volunteer management software | #1 of 30 | #22 of 30 |
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.
ChurchScheduling.com: what it does well
- Scheduling accounts for skills and availability
- Declined assignments can trigger replacement notifications
- Multi-campus dashboard supports shared or separate pools
- Volunteers respond to SMS notifications
- Custom iCal URLs support external calendars
What to know first
- No mobile app
- Usage services are charged according to use
- Messaging and auto-engine activities stop when credits run out
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