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ChurchCMS vs GraceSquad
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 plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
GraceSquad combines volunteer coordination, member records, child-safety tools and giving management. The free Starter plan is limited to 100 members and one ministry; paid plans start at $39/mo.
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| ChurchCMS | GraceSquad | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Community: $39 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchcms.app | gracesquad.org |
| On church volunteer management software | #1 of 30 | #2 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.
GraceSquad: what it does well
- Auto-fill weighs skills, availability and rotation fairness.
- CRM records service history, hours and certifications.
- Community and higher plans include SMS reminders.
- Organizations can export or delete their member records.
- CSV imports cover members, profiles, templates and schedules.
What to know first
- Starter has manual scheduling and email-only notifications.
- Background-check tracking is listed for Growth and above.
- iOS and Android apps are marked as coming soon.
- Stripe processing pass-through is 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction.
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