ChurchCRM
6.2#27 in church management softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
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Planning Center
8.4#1 in church event management softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | ChurchCRM | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 2006 |
| Intended users | The FAQ describes ChurchCRM as designed for congregations from small neighborhood churches to multi-site organizations, with self-hosting required. | Planning Center describes its products as suitable for churches of any size, including small neighborhood churches and churches with multiple campuses. |
| Security | The security policy says only the latest release branch receives security fixes and recommends running ChurchCRM only over HTTPS. | Planning Center states it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and PCI Level One compliant, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and uses a multilayered backup strategy. |
ChurchCRM plans
- ChurchCRMFree
Planning Center plans
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- CalendarFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
Pick ChurchCRM if…
ChurchCRM suits congregations that want to manage membership, attendance, volunteers, and giving in one system and can handle self-hosting. The project describes its audience as ranging from small neighborhood churches to multi-site organizations.
Pick Planning Center if…
Planning Center suits churches looking for tools spanning membership, worship services, groups, events, and donations. Its products are described as suitable for churches of any size, from small neighborhood congregations to those with multiple campuses.