CDM+
7.9#1 in church payroll softwareFrom $25 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Shepherd’s Staff
6.4#34 in church check-in software$599 one-timeWebWindows
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| Fact | CDM+ | Shepherd’s Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CDM+ is fund-accounting and management software built for nonprofit and faith-based organizations. | Shepherd’s Staff is PC-based church management software intended for churches of any size or affiliation. |
| Security | CDM+ says most hosting facilities are SOC-2 certified and remote access is limited to Suran staff using best-practice security controls. | Users can have access restricted by module or by specific function within a module. |
| Support | Every plan includes introductory training, and CDM+ offers phone, online, and in-person training plus online documentation and videos. | A support contract includes unlimited phone and email support, and without one CTS charges $65 per issue resolved. |
CDM+ plans
- CDM+ Essentials$25 a month
- CDM+ Starter$25 a month
- CDM+ Grow 1$50 a month
- CDM+ Grow 2$75 a month
- CDM+ Core$100 a month
- CDM+ Choice$50 a month
Shepherd’s Staff plans
- Small Church Edition$599, paid once
- Small Church Edition with Finance$799, paid once
- Standard Edition$999, paid once
- Standard Edition with Finance$1,199, paid once
Pick CDM+ if…
CDM+ is aimed at nonprofit and faith-based organizations that need fund accounting and management tools. It may suit organizations that also need clergy payroll, online invoice payments, or mobile receipt submission.
Pick Shepherd’s Staff if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.