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ChurchCMS vs HolyJot
Both stand on church directory 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
HolyJot brings personal faith practices and church administration into one free platform. Churches needing volunteer checks should account for the separate per-check charge.
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| ChurchCMS | HolyJot | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | See the plans |
| Plans published | 10 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | churchcms.app | holyjot.com |
| On church directory software | #1 of 40 | #6 of 40 |
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.
HolyJot: what it does well
- Free plan has no subscriptions or upsells.
- Journal supports voice entries and PIN locks.
- Six Bible translations and more than 5,000 study plans.
- Church tools include events, attendance, and online giving.
What to know first
- Volunteer background checks cost $5 per check.
- The service does not provide medical advice or treatment.
- Replies usually arrive within 1–2 business days.
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