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Empower ChMS vs Parishinfo

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

Empower ChMS

Free trial Web

Empower ChMS combines church records, communications, finances, scheduling, and attendance in one browser-based service. Its unlimited-use statements and 60-day trial may help churches assess the fit before subscribing.

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Parishinfo

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Parishinfo combines church records, accounting, communications, and a mobile app for its intended church communities. Compare plan details carefully, especially mobile functionality and whether the listed family-record limits fit your needs.

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The facts

	Empower ChMS	Parishinfo
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Empower ChMS: $47 a month	Parish Software: $25 a month
Plans published	2	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	empowerchms.com	parishinfo.com
On church management software	#25 of 38	#21 of 38

Empower ChMS: what it does well

Tracks people, households, attendance, and contributions
Supports SMS and group email messaging
Includes event check-in and printed name tags
No stated limits on users, records, or devices
60-day trial without a credit card

What to know first

No free plan
Paid plan starts at $47 a month
Optional accounting add-on costs 12.00 USD monthly
Web platform only

Parishinfo: what it does well

Centralizes records and accounting.
Supports email, SMS, calls, WhatsApp, and push notifications.
Financial data can be exported to Excel.
Offers assisted migration where possible.
A 30-day trial is available.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Mobile app functionality is limited on two plans.
Diocese Software lists no family records.
Taxes are extra on listed plans.

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