ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitChurchCMS vs Churchy
What both publish
| Fact | ChurchCMS | Churchy |
|---|---|---|
| Giving | The giving module supports one-time and recurring donations, donor histories, statements, campaigns and multiple funds. | Churchy says it supports online giving through Paystack by card, mobile money, and bank transfer, with gifts linked to member records. |
| Member management | Its CRM includes searchable member profiles, family relationships, giving and attendance history, messaging, and printable QR membership cards. | Member profiles can include custom fields, photos, contact details, and family relationships. |
| Security | Official material states SSL support, bcrypt password hashing, managed-hosting backups and security monitoring; it also claims GDPR-oriented data ownership. | The privacy policy states that Churchy uses SSL/TLS encryption in transit, encryption of sensitive data at rest, security assessments, access controls, and regular backups. |
| Support | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. | The pricing FAQ lists email support for all plans, priority email support for Standard and Enterprise, and dedicated phone support for Enterprise customers. |
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
Churchy plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$23 a month
- Basic$29 a month
- Growth$39 a month
- Standard$47 a month
- Growth$49 a month
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Churchy if…
Churchy suits churches seeking web-based tools for member administration, attendance, giving, and communication. Its children’s check-in and multi-branch options may be useful for churches with those specific needs.