ParishSOFT
7.6#9 in fund accounting software$250 one-timeAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Payroll Mate
6.0#18 in church payroll softwareFrom $219 a yearWindows
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| Fact | ParishSOFT | Payroll Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | ParishSOFT provides technology for Catholic parishes and dioceses, including accounting, church management, giving, websites, and streaming. | Payroll Mate is desktop software for running payroll in-house, calculating pay and payroll taxes, and printing checks. |
| Support | ParishSOFT provides a support ticket option and an online help center covering Family Suite, Accounting, diocesan products, websites, and online giving. | Technical support is available for 60 calendar days after purchase by email and chat; the maker says further support may incur fees starting at $65 per incident. |
| Trial | A ParishSOFT Giving product announcement states that prospective customers can start with a free 30-day trial. | The maker offers a free 30-day trial download. |
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
Payroll Mate plans
- Payroll Mate$219 a year
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.
Pick Payroll Mate if…
It may suit small businesses, accountants, nonprofits, farm owners, payroll bureaus, and other organizations that want to run payroll on a Windows computer. Mac users would need Parallels Desktop or VMware, according to the maker.