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Ministry Steward vs ParishSOFT
Both stand on church volunteer management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
Ministry Steward focuses on church volunteer scheduling, family coordination, and targeted announcements. The paid plans differ mainly by locations, messaging allowance, and added administrative support.
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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.
Visit ParishSOFTThe facts
| Ministry Steward | ParishSOFT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Base: $50 a month | ParishSOFT Giving Consulting Plan: $250, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | ParishSOFT |
| Website | ministrysteward.com | parishsoft.com |
| On church volunteer management software | #24 of 30 | #20 of 30 |
Ministry Steward: what it does well
- Automated rosters use qualifications and availability
- Supports one-time and recurring events
- Guardians manage dependent volunteer accounts
- Email and SMS schedule notifications
- Includes attendance tracking and check-in
What to know first
- No free plan
- Mobile app is marked coming soon
- Base plan covers one church or campus
- SMS allowances depend on plan
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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