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Best Church Management Software 2026
Facts read 30 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Excellerate leads this list of 38 (record score 6.5, free plan). ChMeetings is next (record score 6.4, free plan), and Planning Center is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 6.4).
Church management software helps organize members, groups, events, child check-in, messages and volunteer schedules. This guide helps church leaders compare tools by the functions and platforms they publish.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Excellerate | Church system for member and family data, attendance, donations, small groups and visitor follow-up across desktop and mobile. | 6.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 ChMeetings | Church management software for people, giving, communication, events, accounting and worship planning. | 6.4 | $12 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Planning Center | Church ministry platform for member records, event coordination, services, groups and giving on web, Android and iOS. | 6.4 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Tithely Giving | It suits churches and ministry teams that need online, mobile, text, kiosk, or administrative donation options. | 6.0 | $19 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 ChurchCMS | Open-source church system for member data, attendance, online gifts, events, messages and websites on web and Android. | 5.8 | $290 a year | Free plan | Android, Web, API, Self-hosted | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 ChurchTrac | ChurchTrac suits churches looking to manage members, giving, events, worship planning, and child check-in in one platform. | 5.8 | $7 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Faith Teams | Web-based church system with family records, attendance, child check-in, volunteer scheduling, services and giving. | 5.7 | $750 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 08 SimpleChurch CRM | Cloud church management software for member data, groups, communication, giving and ministry administration. | 5.7 | $35.13 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Servant Keeper | Church management software for member records, groups, attendance, reports and online giving across major platforms. | 5.5 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 10 ChurchPlan | Church app and admin portal for donations, events, household records, liturgies, calendars and messages on web and mobile. | 5.4 | $99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
The page does not publish a ranking basis. Use the listed fields to compare free plans, starting prices, trials, member limits, features and platform support.
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ChMeetings
Church management software for people, giving, communication, events, accounting and worship planning.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.4 Visit
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Planning Center
Church ministry platform for member records, event coordination, services, groups and giving on web, Android and iOS.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.4 Visit
04
Tithely Giving
It suits churches and ministry teams that need online, mobile, text, kiosk, or administrative donation options.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
05
ChurchCMS
Open-source church system for member data, attendance, online gifts, events, messages and websites on web and Android.
AndroidWebAPI+1 Record5.8 Visit
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ChurchTrac
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $7 a month Record5.8 Visit ChurchTrac suits churches looking to manage members, giving, events, worship planning, and child check-in in one platform.
7
Faith Teams
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $750 a year Record5.7 Visit Web-based church system with family records, attendance, child check-in, volunteer scheduling, services and giving.
8
SimpleChurch CRM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $35.13 a month Record5.7 Visit Cloud church management software for member data, groups, communication, giving and ministry administration.
9
Servant Keeper
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record5.5 Visit Church management software for member records, groups, attendance, reports and online giving across major platforms.
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ChurchPlan
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $99 a month, billed yearly Record5.4 Visit Church app and admin portal for donations, events, household records, liturgies, calendars and messages on web and mobile.
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ChurchTools
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $39 a month Record5.4 Visit Church software with people, groups, posts, calendars, events, check-in, chat, resources and finances modules.
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ParishSOFT
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $250 one-time Record5.4 Visit ParishSOFT suits Catholic parishes, dioceses, schools, and ministry organizations that need tools for member records, finances, giving, and ministry scheduling.
13
Asoriba
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.3 Visit Asoriba suits churches and Christian ministries that need member, communication, financial, attendance, and branch-management tools.
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Church Windows
WebWindowsMac+1 $205 a year Record5.3 Visit Church Windows offers web or desktop modules for member records, schedules, donations, accounting and payroll.
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ChurchSuite
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $15.50 a month Record5.2 Visit Connected church software products for organising and managing all aspects of church life.
16
ChurchDesk Rota
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb £54 a year Record5.1 Visit It suits churches coordinating staff and volunteer duties across calendar events.
17
Churchy
Web $23 usage-based Record5.0 Visit Church management software for African churches, covering member records, attendance, reports, communication and giving.
18
Parishinfo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $25 a month Record5.0 Visit Catholic church management software for dioceses and parishes, running on Android, iOS and the web.
19
Rock RMS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $4.45 a year Record4.9 Visit Open-source church software for people, processes, communication, check-in, events, finance and digital tools.
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WellSpring360 Church Management System
Web ₹1,000 a month Record4.9 Visit Church platform combining membership, family, groups, events, finance and communication workflows in 19 modules.
21
Churchteams
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $10 a month Record4.8 Visit Church management suite for members, volunteers, check-in, registrations, groups, messaging, contributions and workflows on web and mobile.
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AgapeWORKS
Web $14.95 a month Record4.7 Visit AgapeWORKS is online church software with Essentials for under 100 members and Enhanced for larger churches.
Before you choose
Check the plan and trial terms
A free plan can help you start without a subscription. Planning Center, Asoriba, ChMeetings, ChurchCMS, Tithely Giving, ChurchPlan and Excellerate publish free plans.
Trial terms differ. Planning Center and ChMeetings publish 30-day trials, while Faith Teams publishes a 10-day trial.
Match member and group needs
Compare the member limit and group management fields with your church's needs. These fields show whether a tool fits your membership records and group structure.
Church management software on this list is compared by member limit and group management, so check both before choosing a plan.
Review events and child check-in
Event registration can keep sign-ups in the same system as church records. Child check-in is a separate comparison field and may matter for services or programs with children.
Check the published entries for event registration and child check-in rather than assuming a plan includes them.
Compare communication and scheduling
SMS messaging can support time-sensitive updates. Volunteer scheduling can organize serving assignments and shifts.
These are separate comparison fields. Review them alongside the mobile app listing to see how the software fits communication and scheduling work.
Choose the platforms you use
Web access is listed across the category, with Android and iOS support also shown. API, macOS and Windows availability varies by tool.
If your church needs a phone app, desktop software or an integration, verify the platform fields before committing.
Questions
Which church management tools have a free plan?
Planning Center, Asoriba, ChMeetings, ChurchCMS, Tithely Giving, ChurchPlan and Excellerate publish free plans.
Which tools offer a free trial?
Published trial examples include Planning Center and ChMeetings with 30 days, plus Faith Teams with 10 days. Elexio Community also lists a free trial.
What features does this list compare?
The comparison covers free plan, paid-from price, member limit, group management, event registration, child check-in, SMS messaging, mobile app and volunteer scheduling.
Can I use church management software on a phone?
The list shows Android and iOS availability as platform fields. Check the individual entry for the mobile support you need.
Is open-source church management software included?
The list includes an open-source option. Check its entry if licensing and code access matter to your church.
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