ACTS
6.5#25 in small group management softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxWindows
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ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | ACTS | ChurchCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | It manages gatherings and attendance records, with reports exportable to Excel. | Attendance supports QR-coded photo ID cards, instant scanning, absence alerts, reports, child check-in and manual overrides. |
| Membership | It records member information, supports member grouping, and can print church documents and member cards. | Membership tools provide status tracking, custom fields, lifecycle tracking, bulk CSV import and unlimited members. |
| Support | The volunteer developers say they usually provide assistance by email and cannot offer full-time support. | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. |
| System requirements | The download page lists Java as a requirement and Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8 as supported operating systems. | The getting-started page lists PHP 8.1 or newer, MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB 10.3 or newer, a domain and SSL certificate. |
ACTS plans
- FreeFree
- ACTSFree
ChurchCMS plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Self-Host It YourselfFree
- Managed Hosting Monthly$29 a month
- Managed Hosting$29 a month
- Installation Service$99, paid once
- We Install It For You$99, paid once
Pick ACTS if…
ACTS may suit churches seeking free software for attendance, activities, membership and financial reporting. It offers web, Windows and Linux platform options.
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.