church.chat
5.9#26 in church volunteer management softwareFree planFree planWeb
Visitchurch.chat vs ChurchCMS
ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | church.chat | ChurchCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Events | Users can create recurring services and special events in the app. | Event management includes a shared calendar, registration, reminders, ministry groups, bulletins and Sunday-school registers. |
| Intended users | The privacy policy says the service is intended for church staff and adult volunteers. | ChurchCMS says it was designed for small and medium churches and has no minimum congregation size. |
| Security | The privacy policy says traffic is protected with TLS and sensitive data is encrypted at rest using encryption provided by its cloud infrastructure. | Official material states SSL support, bcrypt password hashing, managed-hosting backups and security monitoring; it also claims GDPR-oriented data ownership. |
| Support | The maker lists [email protected] for support and privacy requests. | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. |
church.chat plans
- FreeFree
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 church.chat if…
church.chat suits church staff and adult volunteers coordinating schedules, service plans, and team communication. It is relevant for teams that want Google Calendar sync and volunteer availability-based scheduling.
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.