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Churchly vs ParishSOFT
Both stand on church background check software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
Churchly combines volunteer scheduling, backup notifications, calendar syncing, and engagement features for churches of different sizes. Organizations remain responsible for their data and screening decisions.
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ParishSOFT covers several parish administration needs across records, finances, giving, and ministry tools. Ask the maker about product pricing and check whether Family Suite's online-giving limitation fits your parish.
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| Churchly | ParishSOFT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Founding Church: $99 a month | ParishSOFT Giving Consulting Plan: $250, paid once |
| Plans published | 7 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | ParishSOFT |
| Website | churchlyapp.com | parishsoft.com |
| On church background check software | #23 of 35 | #19 of 35 |
Churchly: what it does well
- Schedules recurring ministry assignments
- Notifies backup volunteers after cancellations
- Flags service patterns linked to burnout
- Syncs Apple, Google, and Outlook calendars
- Supports multi-campus organizations
What to know first
- No free plan
- Background checks remain the church’s responsibility
- Terms disclaim security or uninterrupted-operation warranties
- Network+ pricing is custom
ParishSOFT: what it does well
- Families manages member and sacramental records.
- Accounting supports budgets, payroll, and reporting.
- Giving includes online and recurring donations.
- MinistryOne includes events and group messaging.
- Offers a free 30-day Giving trial.
What to know first
- Family Suite does not provide online giving itself.
- Product pricing is on request.
- Consulting plans are one-time purchases.
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