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Lazarus vs The Church Connectory
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.
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Lazarus brings parish records, finances, and communications into one cloud-based system with mobile and web access. Parishes must contact SACNIS for their pricing and should review access roles and privacy information before adoption.
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The Church Connectory brings directory management, member updates, and printable exports together for churches. Review the member-count tiers and access controls to see whether they match your directory needs.
Visit The Church ConnectoryThe facts
| Lazarus | The Church Connectory | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Up to 300 Members: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lazarus.sacnis.com | thechurchconnectory.com |
| On church directory software | #36 of 40 | #32 of 40 |
Lazarus: what it does well
- Searchable family and member directory
- Digital baptism, marriage, and death registers
- Tracks contributions, expenses, and receipts
- Role-based access for parish roles
- Available on web, Android, and iOS
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing requires contacting SACNIS
- App privacy statement is unverified by Apple
The Church Connectory: what it does well
- Free iOS and Android app for members
- CSV bulk import and export
- Can generate print-ready PDF directories
- Access can be revoked per member
- 30-day free trial
What to know first
- Plans are based on member counts
- Custom pricing applies above 3000 members
- Member edits depend on church permission
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