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Vestrybooks
What it is
Vestrybooks is web-based software for managing a congregation’s finances. Its Free plan records money in and out, tracks funds, stores a donor list, and supports online giving without a platform cut where available. It also previews year-end statements and is billed forever at no charge. Core costs $25 per month, billed monthly, and adds IRS-ready year-end giving statements, bank matching across multiple accounts, credit card tracking, and budget, board report, and balance sheet reports. Plus costs $39 per month, billed monthly, and includes Core features with board view-only access, unlimited users, and priority support. Listed capabilities include fund accounting, budget tracking, expense management, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting. Vestrybooks runs on the web, and a 30-day trial is listed. The product is designed around financial records, giving, funds, reconciliation, budgeting, and reports for congregational administration.
For and against
For
- Free plan is billed forever
- Tracks funds, donors, and money movement
- Supports bank matching across multiple accounts
- Includes budget and balance-sheet reports
- Plus offers unlimited users
Against
- Only the web platform is listed
- Core costs $25 per month
- Plus costs $39 per month
- Some reporting features require paid plans
The verdict
Vestrybooks offers a no-cost starting point for congregation finances, with paid tiers adding reconciliation, statements, reports, and access controls. Its listed platform is web only.
Who it suits
Vestrybooks suits congregations that need web-based fund accounting and financial reporting. The Free plan fits basic records, while paid plans add statements, matching, reports, and expanded access.
Plans and prices
Free
Record money in and out · Fund tracking · Donor list · Online giving with no platform cut where available
Read 24 Sep 2026 · vestrybooks.com
Core
Everything in Free · IRS-ready year-end giving statements · Bank matching across multiple accounts · Credit card tracking
Read 24 Sep 2026 · vestrybooks.com
Core
Everything in Free · IRS-ready year-end giving statements · Bank matching across multiple accounts · Credit card tracking
Read 24 Sep 2026 · vestrybooks.com
Plus
Everything in Core · Board view-only access · Unlimited users · Priority support
Read 24 Sep 2026 · vestrybooks.com
Plus
Everything in Core · Board view-only access · Unlimited users · Priority support
Read 24 Sep 2026 · vestrybooks.com