Best Church Management Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ChMeetings is ranked #1 of 38 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Faith Teams and Planning Center. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Faith Teams. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Rock RMS at $0.37/mo.
Member care, events, groups, and volunteer coordination all involve practical administrative work for a church. Compared on child check-in, event registration, group management, and volunteer scheduling, these tools also cover considerations such as SMS messaging and mobile app availability. ChMeetings and Faith Teams are among the entries, along with Planning Center and Tithely Giving. Member limits, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing offer additional points for comparison. Think about which responsibilities your church wants software to support, then compare the listed capabilities and limits with your congregation’s needs and budget.
38 church management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 ChMeetings iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$12/mo Member limit: 100 membersGroup management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 2 Faith Teams iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$62.50/mo Member limit: 499 membersGroup management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 3 Planning Center iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$239/mo Member limit: 75 membersGroup management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 4 Tithely Giving iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$19/mo
- 5 ChurchTrac iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Member limit: 75 membersGroup management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 6 Rock RMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$0.37/mo Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 7 FellowshipOne iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 8 ChurchSuite iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$15.50/mo Member limit: 99 membersGroup management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 9 Churchteams iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$10/mo Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 10 ChurchTools iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$39/mo Member limit: 100 membersGroup management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 11 Tithely Custom Church App iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$89/mo Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 12 ChurchCMS Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 13 ChurchDesk Rota iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8£4.50/mo
- 14 ChurchPlan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 15 Elexio Community iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 16 Elvanto iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$15.20/mo
- 17 MinistryPlatform iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 18 Asoriba iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Group management: Yes
- 19 SimpleChurch CRM iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 20 Servant Keeper iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 21 Ecclesiared iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Group management: Yes
- 22 Parishinfo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 23 Realm iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
- 24 Church Office Online Giving iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3
- 25 ChurchRaise No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Group management: YesEvent registration: Yes
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which church management software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
ChMeetings is ranked #1 of 38 with a score of 7.8. Faith Teams is second and Planning Center third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Rock RMS has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.37/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.