ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
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Parish Scribe
6.0#25 in church volunteer management softwareFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ChurchCMS | Parish Scribe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 says the service uses Firebase Authentication, Firestore security rules, and HTTPS encryption. |
| Support | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. | The homepage says email support is included and lists [email protected] for questions. |
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
Parish Scribe plans
- FreeFree
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Parish Scribe if…
It suits parishes that need to schedule volunteers, manage assignments, and let volunteers maintain their availability. The free plan may suit groups of up to 20 volunteers that do not need the listed upgrade features.