ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
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ChurchTrac
8.0#2 in church check-in softwareFrom $7 a monthAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | ChurchCMS | ChurchTrac |
|---|---|---|
| API | The Laravel backend exposes a REST API covering members, giving, attendance, events, sermons and notifications. | ChurchTrac states that its API is closed rather than an open public API. |
| Giving | The giving module supports one-time and recurring donations, donor histories, statements, campaigns and multiple funds. | Giving supports online donations, recurring gifts, text giving, contribution statements and donor coverage of transaction fees; Stripe processes payments. |
| Headquarters | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 864 reviews; ease of use is 4.7 and customer service is 4.9. |
| Rating on GetApp | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 864 verified reviews; value is 4.9, features 4.7 and support 4.9. |
| Rating on Software Advice | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 864 reviews, with 4.9 for value and support and 4.7 for functionality. |
| Security | Official material states SSL support, bcrypt password hashing, managed-hosting backups and security monitoring; it also claims GDPR-oriented data ownership. | ChurchTrac says account data is isolated in separate databases, connections use TLS encryption, backups are made regularly, and it does not store card or bank details. |
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
ChurchTrac plans
- 75 people$29 a month
- 125 people$39 a month
- 250 people$59 a month
- 500 people$79 a month
- 1,000 people$99 a month
- Unlimited people$119 a month
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ChurchTrac if…
ChurchTrac suits churches of different sizes and denominations that need people management, giving, worship planning, events, or child check-in. It may also suit congregations looking for a website and member app included with a subscription.