ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitChurchCMS vs Flock
What both publish
| Fact | ChurchCMS | Flock |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | Attendance supports QR-coded photo ID cards, instant scanning, absence alerts, reports, child check-in and manual overrides. | Users can submit and track attendance from mobile or web, including first-timers and visitors. |
| Intended users | ChurchCMS says it was designed for small and medium churches and has no minimum congregation size. | Flock describes itself as built for growing churches and says its Enterprise plan is for large churches and networks. |
| Mobile app | The branded Android app offers profiles, events, sermons, giving, messaging, prayer requests and push notifications. | The mobile app supports attendance, dashboards, push notifications, and member profiles. |
| Security | Official material states SSL support, bcrypt password hashing, managed-hosting backups and security monitoring; it also claims GDPR-oriented data ownership. | The maker says each church has an isolated database, with encryption in transit, secure authentication, and role-based access controls. |
| Support | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. | Email support is available at [email protected], and the support page says it typically responds within 24 hours. |
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
Flock plans
- StarterFree
- Growth$29 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Flock if…
Flock suits churches that need to organize attendance, member information, and leadership across groups. Its Starter plan is aimed at smaller congregations, while Enterprise is intended for large churches and networks.