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ChurchSoftware Payroll vs Storehouse Finance

Both stand on church payroll software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ChurchSoftware Payroll

Paid Web

ChurchSoftware Payroll brings tax handling and direct deposit into the same dashboard used for other church operations. The payroll add-on is paid even when an eligible organization uses the free core platform.

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Storehouse Finance

Free trial Web

Storehouse Finance brings church fund accounting, payroll, contributions, expenses, and reporting into one web service. Its 30-day trial and church-specific tools provide a way to evaluate the paid plans before subscribing.

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The facts

ChurchSoftware PayrollStorehouse Finance
Free planNoA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebWeb
Lowest paid planPayroll: $25 a monthStarter: $199.99 a month
Plans published12
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitechurchsoftware.comstorehousefinance.net
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ChurchSoftware Payroll: what it does well

  • Handles withholdings, filings, and reporting
  • Supports payroll in all 50 states
  • Includes direct deposit
  • Managed within the ChurchSoftware dashboard

What to know first

  • Costs $25/mo + $9 per employee
  • No free plan or free trial
  • Email support typically replies within 1–2 business days

Storehouse Finance: what it does well

  • Independent tracking for tithes, missions, and building funds
  • AI Smartboard analyzes ledgers, giving history, and budgets
  • One-click end-of-year donor tax statements
  • Clergy payroll with housing allowances and tax withholding
  • GAAP statements and one-click PDF export

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Starter supports up to 200 members
  • Payroll automation unavailable on Starter
  • Web platform only

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