ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitChurchCMS vs GraceSquad
GraceSquad
7.9#4 in church volunteer management softwareFrom $39 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ChurchCMS | GraceSquad |
|---|---|---|
| API | The Laravel backend exposes a REST API covering members, giving, attendance, events, sermons and notifications. | API access is listed as a Ministry-plan feature, but no public API reference or SDK is linked from the site pages reviewed. |
| Giving | The giving module supports one-time and recurring donations, donor histories, statements, campaigns and multiple funds. | The platform accepts one-time and recurring Stripe donations, supports fund designation and pledge campaigns, and produces giving statements. |
| Intended users | ChurchCMS says it was designed for small and medium churches and has no minimum congregation size. | GraceSquad identifies churches, food banks, youth programs, healthcare volunteers, and other mission-driven organizations coordinating volunteers as intended users. |
| Security | Official material states SSL support, bcrypt password hashing, managed-hosting backups and security monitoring; it also claims GDPR-oriented data ownership. | The FAQ states that TLS 1.3, encrypted database backups, and organization-level role-based access are used. |
| Support | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. | The contact page promises replies within one business day on weekdays from 9am to 6pm Central and offers 20-minute demos. |
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
GraceSquad plans
- StarterFree
- Community$39 a month
- Growth$79 a month
- Ministry$119 a month
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick GraceSquad if…
GraceSquad suits churches, food banks, youth programs, healthcare volunteers, and other mission-driven organizations coordinating volunteer schedules. Organizations needing mobile apps now should note that the iOS and Android apps are marked as coming soon.