ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitChurchCMS vs ChurchCRM
What both publish
| Fact | ChurchCMS | ChurchCRM |
|---|---|---|
| Giving | The giving module supports one-time and recurring donations, donor histories, statements, campaigns and multiple funds. | It manages donations, pledges, deposit tracking, and financial reports. |
| Intended users | ChurchCMS says it was designed for small and medium churches and has no minimum congregation size. | The FAQ describes ChurchCRM as designed for congregations from small neighborhood churches to multi-site organizations, with self-hosting required. |
| Security | Official material states SSL support, bcrypt password hashing, managed-hosting backups and security monitoring; it also claims GDPR-oriented data ownership. | The security policy says only the latest release branch receives security fixes and recommends running ChurchCRM only over HTTPS. |
| Support | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. | Support is community-driven through documentation, Discord, and GitHub; the project says it does not offer SLAs, phone support, or commercial guarantees. |
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
ChurchCRM plans
- ChurchCRMFree
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ChurchCRM if…
ChurchCRM suits congregations that want to manage membership, attendance, volunteers, and giving in one system and can handle self-hosting. The project describes its audience as ranging from small neighborhood churches to multi-site organizations.