ChurchSoftware Payroll vs CDM+

ChurchSoftware Payroll7.7Visit CDM+7.1Visit

Higher score ChurchSoftware Payroll #6 in Nonprofit Payroll Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit ChurchSoftware

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CDM+ #7 in Nonprofit Payroll Software 7.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit CDM+

• ChurchSoftware Payroll fits best

  Churches needing straightforward payroll

• CDM+ fits best

  Nonprofits needing accounting plus payroll

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Side by side

Feature	ChurchSoftware Payroll 7.7/10 Visit ↗	CDM+ 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.1
Ranking	#6 in Nonprofit Payroll Software	#7 in Nonprofit Payroll Software
Best for	Churches needing straightforward payroll	Nonprofits needing accounting plus payroll
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$25/mo	$25/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ChurchSoftware Payroll 2/5 · CDM+ 0/5
Tax filing included	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Nonprofit tax support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Multi-state payroll	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Contractor payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Time tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Payroll processing in all 50 states Direct deposit with automated payroll withholdings Tax filings, reporting, and local and federal tax compliance handling	Fund-based accounting with separate fund balances and activity reports Integrated payroll, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting Cloud, desktop, and mobile access with email, phone, and documentation support
Cons	Web access only Narrow focus within the ChurchSoftware ecosystem No free payroll plan	Payroll depth is limited compared with dedicated payroll products Many plans support only one program All plans are paid and billed monthly
Our verdict	ChurchSoftware Payroll is a paid payroll add-on for churches, ministries, and other 501(c)(3) organizations. It handles payroll processing in all 50 U.S. states and includes direct deposit, automated withholdings, tax filings, reporting,… Read the review →	CDM+ combines fund accounting, church management, expense handling, budgeting, and integrated payroll for churches, nonprofits, and other faith-based organizations. It is suited to organizations that want accounting and operational… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ChurchSoftware Payroll — where it wins

  • Payroll processing in all 50 states
  • Direct deposit with automated payroll withholdings
  • Tax filings, reporting, and local and federal tax compliance handling

  Where it doesn't

  • Web access only
  • Narrow focus within the ChurchSoftware ecosystem
  • No free payroll plan

• CDM+ — where it wins

  • Fund-based accounting with separate fund balances and activity reports
  • Integrated payroll, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting
  • Cloud, desktop, and mobile access with email, phone, and documentation support

  Where it doesn't

  • Payroll depth is limited compared with dedicated payroll products
  • Many plans support only one program
  • All plans are paid and billed monthly

• ChurchSoftware Payroll7.7/10 · Paid

  A focused church payroll add-on with nationwide processing and core tax features.

  Visit ChurchSoftwareFull verdict →
• CDM+7.1/10 · Paid

  A broad nonprofit accounting suite with payroll integration, starting at $25 monthly.

  Visit CDM+Full verdict →