Head-to-head · Church Web Hosting
FaithConnector vs ChurchDev
FaithConnector leads on 1 check, ChurchDev on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFaithConnector · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceFaithConnector · $18/mo
- Most featuresFaithConnector · 4 of 4
FaithConnector scores higher on our rubric for church web hosting: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
FaithConnector is cheaper to start at $18/mo against $29/mo.
FaithConnector is the better fit for churches needing a website plus mobile app. ChurchDev is the better fit for churches needing comprehensive ministry website tools.
- FaithConnector fits best
Churches needing a website plus mobile app
- ChurchDev fits best
Churches needing comprehensive ministry website tools
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Side by side
| Feature | FaithConnector 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | ChurchDev 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Church Web Hosting | #6 in Church Web Hosting |
| Best for | Churches needing a website plus mobile app | Churches needing comprehensive ministry website tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $18/mo (best) | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FaithConnector 4/4 · ChurchDev 1/4 | ||
| Church templates | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Donation tools | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Event tools | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Sermon media hosting | Both | Not checked yet |
| Storage limit | 1 GB | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | FaithConnector is a hosted website and church management platform for churches and ministries. It combines a drag-and-drop builder with church templates, redesignable themes, sermon and media publishing, events, member profiles, groups,… Read the review → |
ChurchDev is a hosted website platform designed for churches that need more than standard pages. Its drag-and-drop builder and responsive designs support church websites with sermons, event registration, online giving, prayer requests,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FaithConnector — where it wins
- Church templates, sermons, events, directories and forms in one platform
- Power and Mega include integrated mobile apps and 0% online giving
- Stripe, PayPal, Google Calendar, Maps, Analytics and social integrations
Where it doesn't
- Lite has one admin user and a limited feature set
- Lite excludes mobile apps, email accounts and integrated eCommerce
- Mobile apps and 0% online giving begin at the Power plan
ChurchDev — where it wins
- Combines sermons, events, giving, prayer requests, and forms.
- Includes hosting, SSL, backups, storage, and website statistics.
- Offers self-service, assisted, and custom website launch options.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan.
- Assisted and custom launches add one-time setup fees.
- Its feature set is focused on church websites rather than general sites.
- FaithConnector9.0/10 · Paid
A church-focused website platform whose higher tiers add apps, giving and administration tools.
Visit FaithConnectorFull verdict → - ChurchDev8.7/10 · Paid
A broad church website platform with useful ministry tools and optional assisted setup.
Visit ChurchDevFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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