ChurchSoftware Payroll vs IconCMO Payroll

ChurchSoftware Payroll8.9Visit IconCMO Payroll8.7Visit

Higher score ChurchSoftware Payroll #3 in Church Payroll Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit ChurchSoftware

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IconCMO Payroll #5 in Church Payroll Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit IconCMO

• ChurchSoftware Payroll fits best

  Budget-conscious churches needing core payroll

• IconCMO Payroll fits best

  Churches wanting affordable mobile payroll

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Side by side

Feature	ChurchSoftware Payroll 8.9/10 Visit ↗	IconCMO Payroll 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Church Payroll Software	#5 in Church Payroll Software
Best for	Budget-conscious churches needing core payroll	Churches wanting affordable mobile payroll
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$25/mo (best)	$40/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ChurchSoftware Payroll 0/6 · IconCMO Payroll 5/6
Clergy compensation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Housing allowance	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Tax filing support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
W-2 and 1099 support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Direct deposit	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Payroll reporting	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Payroll processing in all 50 U.S. states Direct deposit, automated withholdings, and tax reporting Integrates with ChurchSoftware people, groups, and finances	Supports clergy compensation alongside salaried and hourly payroll Includes tax calculations, filing workflows, and year-end reporting Works across web, iOS, and Android with church accounting integrations
Cons	Web access only Paid add-on with recurring monthly billing Additional employees add to the monthly cost	Paid plan starts at $40 per month Best fit for organizations using the Icon accounting ecosystem Direct deposit depends on an integration for ACH processing
Our verdict	ChurchSoftware Payroll is a paid payroll add-on for churches, ministries, and other 501(c)(3) organizations. It is designed for organizations that need core payroll administration alongside church-management tools. The Payroll plan costs… Read the review →	IconCMO Payroll is a payroll add-on for churches and other organizations that need payroll processing connected to church accounting and fund accounting. It supports salaried staff, hourly employees, and clergy compensation, with tax… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ChurchSoftware Payroll — where it wins

  • Payroll processing in all 50 U.S. states
  • Direct deposit, automated withholdings, and tax reporting
  • Integrates with ChurchSoftware people, groups, and finances

  Where it doesn't

  • Web access only
  • Paid add-on with recurring monthly billing
  • Additional employees add to the monthly cost

• IconCMO Payroll — where it wins

  • Supports clergy compensation alongside salaried and hourly payroll
  • Includes tax calculations, filing workflows, and year-end reporting
  • Works across web, iOS, and Android with church accounting integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plan starts at $40 per month
  • Best fit for organizations using the Icon accounting ecosystem
  • Direct deposit depends on an integration for ACH processing

• ChurchSoftware Payroll8.9/10 · Paid

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

  Visit ChurchSoftwareFull verdict →
• IconCMO Payroll8.7/10 · Paid

  Affordable church payroll with tax, filing, clergy, and direct-deposit support.

  Visit IconCMOFull verdict →