ChurchSuite
7.8#4 in church check-in softwareFrom $15.50 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitChurchSuite vs Synq
What both publish
| Fact | ChurchSuite | Synq |
|---|---|---|
| Backups | Customer databases receive daily backups, including nightly local and off-site copies retained for 30 days. | Synq says it uses automated backups with point-in-time recovery. |
| Giving | The Giving module supports one-off and recurring online donations, Gift Aid for UK customers, Stripe card payments and GoCardless bank payments. | Giving runs through the church’s own Stripe account, and Synq says it does not hold the funds or take a percentage. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include BulkSMS, GoCardless, Mailchimp, PayFast, Planning Center Online, podcast feeds, SAML2 SSO, Stripe and Twilio. | The maker says concierge migration can move records from Planning Center, Pushpay, Mailchimp, and other tools. |
| Purpose | ChurchSuite is a suite of interconnected products that helps organise and manage all aspects of church life. | Synq describes itself as an all-in-one church management platform for SBC ministry leaders, with 23 integrated modules replacing 7–12 disconnected tools. |
| 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. | The security page lists encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access, an immutable audit log, SSO, and per-church data isolation. |
ChurchSuite plans
- Solo$15.50 a month
- Starter$33 a month
- Suite$56 a month
- BespokePriced on request
Synq plans
- Growth$49 a month
- Founding Member$199 a month
- Standard$299 a month
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 Synq if…
Synq is aimed at SBC ministry leaders seeking church management tools for people, groups, check-in, volunteering, communications, and giving. Its mobile-ready web app supports churches using iOS or Android devices.