ChurchSuite
7.8#4 in church check-in softwareFrom $15.50 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Shepherd’s Staff
6.4#34 in church check-in software$599 one-timeWebWindows
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| Fact | ChurchSuite | Shepherd’s Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 1994 |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include BulkSMS, GoCardless, Mailchimp, PayFast, Planning Center Online, podcast feeds, SAML2 SSO, Stripe and Twilio. | The product supports payroll integration with Paycor and online giving imports through Vanco. |
| Maker | The legal maker is ChurchSuite Ltd, a private English company incorporated on 16 May 2013. | Concordia Technology Solutions is the technology division of Concordia Publishing House, which the company says has served churches since 1869. |
| Purpose | ChurchSuite is a suite of interconnected products that helps organise and manage all aspects of church life. | Shepherd’s Staff is PC-based church management software intended for churches of any size or affiliation. |
| Security | ChurchSuite states that it uses UK AWS data centres, TLS in transit, encryption at rest, separate customer databases, access logging and annual CREST-approved penetration testing. | Users can have access restricted by module or by specific function within a module. |
ChurchSuite plans
- Solo$15.50 a month
- Starter$33 a month
- Suite$56 a month
- BespokePriced on request
Shepherd’s Staff plans
- Small Church Edition$599, paid once
- Small Church Edition with Finance$799, paid once
- Standard Edition$999, paid once
- Standard Edition with Finance$1,199, paid once
Pick ChurchSuite if…
ChurchSuite may suit churches looking to manage contacts, groups, events, rotas, giving, and other church activities in connected modules. Its member tools and mobile apps also serve congregants managing details and sign-ups.
Pick Shepherd’s Staff if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.