ChurchCMS
8.3#2 in church event management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitChurchCMS vs Rock RMS
What both publish
| Fact | ChurchCMS | Rock RMS |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India | Peoria, Arizona, United States |
| Intended users | ChurchCMS says it was designed for small and medium churches and has no minimum congregation size. | Rock says its tools serve churches ranging from a single staff member to multisite teams. |
| Security | Official material states SSL support, bcrypt password hashing, managed-hosting backups and security monitoring; it also claims GDPR-oriented data ownership. | Rock’s security process accepts private vulnerability reports through Talos, targets acknowledgement within 1–2 business days, and assessment within 3–5 business days. |
| Support | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. | Rock directs users to its community for answers, knowledge sharing, and real-time discussion, while listed Rock Partners provide support services. |
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
Rock RMS plans
- Rock RMS (self-hosted)$4.45 a year
- Rock RMS cloud hosting—
Pick ChurchCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Rock RMS if…
Rock RMS is intended for churches, from single-staff organizations to multisite teams, that need people management, communication, engagement, and digital tools. Churches choosing self-hosting need to manage updates and their hosting security, while cloud partners offer hosting services.