ChurchSuite vs ChurchCMS

CChurchSuite8.8Visit ChurchCMS8.7Visit

Higher score C ChurchSuite #6 in Church Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ChurchSuite

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ChurchCMS #7 in Church Management Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ChurchCMS

• ChurchSuite fits best

  Small churches needing affordable ministry operations

• ChurchCMS fits best

  Technical churches wanting open-source flexibility

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Side by side

Feature	CChurchSuite 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ChurchCMS 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#6 in Church Management Software	#7 in Church Management Software
Best for	Small churches needing affordable ministry operations	Technical churches wanting open-source flexibility
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$290/yr
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ChurchSuite 5/5 · ChurchCMS 5/5
Group management	✓	✓
Event registration	✓	✓
Child check-in	✓	✓
SMS messaging	✓	✓
Volunteer scheduling	✓	✓
Specs
Member limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Vendor	Branded
Our review
Pros	Covers databases, events, groups, rotas, giving and bookings Supports web, iOS and Android access Includes a 30-day trial and starts at $15.50 per month	Self-hosted option includes full source code and all features Covers giving, events, groups, check-in, volunteers, and communications Branded Android app plus website, media, API, and six integrations
Cons	Solo includes only one module Listed integrations are limited to Google Calendar and iCal No free plan is available	Self-hosting requires server installation and environment configuration Mobile app support is centered on Android Advanced deployment support costs extra through hosting or setup services
Our verdict	ChurchSuite is web-based church management software for churches and charities. It brings contact and member database management, event registration, children’s ministry check-in, small-group administration, volunteer rotas,… Read the review →	ChurchCMS is an open-source church management platform for churches and ministry teams that want member records, giving, events, groups, attendance, communications, websites, and media tools in one system. Its scope covers family units,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ChurchSuite — where it wins

  • Covers databases, events, groups, rotas, giving and bookings
  • Supports web, iOS and Android access
  • Includes a 30-day trial and starts at $15.50 per month

  Where it doesn't

  • Solo includes only one module
  • Listed integrations are limited to Google Calendar and iCal
  • No free plan is available

• ChurchCMS — where it wins

  • Self-hosted option includes full source code and all features
  • Covers giving, events, groups, check-in, volunteers, and communications
  • Branded Android app plus website, media, API, and six integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosting requires server installation and environment configuration
  • Mobile app support is centered on Android
  • Advanced deployment support costs extra through hosting or setup services

• CChurchSuite8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  An affordable church operations suite with broad ministry coverage and limited integrations.

  Visit ChurchSuiteFull verdict →
• ChurchCMS8.7/10 · Free plan

  A flexible church platform for teams that want broad features and deployment control.

  Visit ChurchCMSFull verdict →