AltarDesk
7.9#6 in church background check softwareFrom £17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitAltarDesk vs ChurchSoftware.com Groups
ChurchSoftware.com Groups
8.1#2 in church background check softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | AltarDesk | ChurchSoftware.com Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The help centre exposes 169 articles across setup, members, Gift Aid, events, rooms, governance, safeguarding, communications and billing. | The linked help center describes step-by-step getting-started tutorials, user guides and a Facebook community for questions. |
| Integrations | GetApp lists SMS, Google Drive, Stripe and GoCardless as AltarDesk integrations. | The maker describes integrations with Facebook for automated posts and event syncing, and SongSelect and PraiseCharts for worship planning resources. |
| Rating on Google Play | The Google Play listing displays no user rating or review count for AltarDesk Giving. | No star rating or review count is displayed on the listing. |
| Security | AltarDesk says connections use TLS 1.3, stored data is encrypted with AES-256, and organisation records are isolated with row-level security. | The privacy policy says the company uses reasonable security measures and does not guarantee absolute security; it also says it does not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information. |
AltarDesk plans
- FreeFree
- Free (up to 15 people)Free
- Up to 75 people£17 a month
- 76–125 people£25 a month
- 126–200 people£35 a month
- 201–500 people£69 a month
ChurchSoftware.com Groups plans
- Your Church PlanFree
- Background Checks$10, paid once
- Payroll$25 a month
- Two-way Texting$29 a month
- Church Website$59 a month
- Branded Mobile App$149 a month
Pick AltarDesk if…
AltarDesk suits church administrators seeking member, giving, schedule, and safeguarding management. Its UK Gift Aid and Charity Commission governance modules are aimed at UK churches.
Pick ChurchSoftware.com Groups if…
It suits churches and faith-based nonprofits that need to coordinate groups and group leaders. The maker describes the service as suitable for organizations ranging from church plants to multi-site churches.