ChurchTrac
8.0#2 in church check-in softwareFrom $7 a monthAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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ParishSOFT
7.6#9 in fund accounting software$250 one-timeAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | ChurchTrac | ParishSOFT |
|---|---|---|
| API | ChurchTrac states that its API is closed rather than an open public API. | ParishSOFT release notes refer to an API for updating family records. |
| Founded | 2002 | 1998 |
| Giving | Giving supports online donations, recurring gifts, text giving, contribution statements and donor coverage of transaction fees; Stripe processes payments. | ParishSOFT Giving offers online, mobile, text, QR code, kiosk, and recurring giving, as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, stock, and cryptocurrency options. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Stripe, MinistrySafe, SongSelect and PraiseCharts. | ParishSOFT Families connects with ParishSOFT Giving, Offering and Pledge, Religious Education, Tuition, Intelligent Query, and Ministry Scheduler. |
| Security | ChurchTrac says account data is isolated in separate databases, connections use TLS encryption, backups are made regularly, and it does not store card or bank details. | The company says ParishSOFT Giving is PCI compliant and uses SSL certificates, encryption, intrusion detection, and transaction security. |
ChurchTrac plans
- 75 people$29 a month
- 125 people$39 a month
- 250 people$59 a month
- 500 people$79 a month
- 1,000 people$99 a month
- Unlimited people$119 a month
ParishSOFT plans
- ParishSOFT Giving Consulting Plan$250, paid once
- Family Suite Guided Consulting Plan$900, paid once
- ParishSOFT Accounting Basic Consulting Plan$1,700, paid once
- Family Suite Basic Consulting Plan$1,700, paid once
- ParishSOFT Accounting Standard Consulting Plan$3,200, paid once
- Family Suite Standard Consulting Plan$3,200, paid once
Pick ChurchTrac if…
ChurchTrac suits churches of different sizes and denominations that need people management, giving, worship planning, events, or child check-in. It may also suit congregations looking for a website and member app included with a subscription.
Pick ParishSOFT if…
ParishSOFT suits Catholic parishes, dioceses, schools, and ministry organizations managing records, finances, giving, or ministry activities. Its listed platforms and Family Suite functions also suit organizations coordinating religious education and ministry schedules.