ChiRho Events
6.0#39 in church event management softwareFrom $39 a monthWeb
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ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | ChiRho Events | ChurchCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The maker describes the product as built for Catholic events and ministry, including dioceses, parishes, youth groups, and Catholic organizations. | ChurchCMS says it was designed for small and medium churches and has no minimum congregation size. |
| Security | The site says data is encrypted in transit with HTTPS and at rest with AES-256, and describes Stripe payment processing as PCI-compliant. | Official material states SSL support, bcrypt password hashing, managed-hosting backups and security monitoring; it also claims GDPR-oriented data ownership. |
| Support | Self-serve support consists of documentation and video walkthroughs with no live support; additional one-on-one help is offered for a fee. | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. |
ChiRho Events plans
- Chapel$39 a month
- Parish$59 a month
- Cathedral$150 a month
- Shrine$200 a month
- Basilica$5,000 a year
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 ChiRho Events if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.