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Church Management Software Options 2024

Choosing Church Management Software for your congregation can be overwhelming, we talk about that and the process for choosing the right one in this post. Choosing a ChMS is about more than just choosing a tool; it’s about finding a partner that can help you carry out your mission more effectively.

Here’s a roundup of several Church Management Software options that prioritize ease of use, good customer service, cloud-based access, and affordability. For an even fuller list visit Software Advice for their top list of providers for 2024.


Breeze ChMS

Overview: Breeze ChMS is designed with simplicity in mind, making it an excellent choice for traditional congregations. Its intuitive interface and robust customer support ensure that even those less familiar with technology can use it effectively.

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • Membership and attendance tracking

  • Donation management

  • Event scheduling

  • No Contracts

  • 11,000 churches use Breeze and give it a 4.9 our of 5 rating

Learn More About Breeze


Planning Center

Overview: Planning Center offers versatile and user-friendly tools that simplify church management without overwhelming users. It’s perfect for managing church activities efficiently.

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • Volunteer scheduling

  • Event planning

  • Member database is free even if you don’t use any other applications

  • Scalable - only pay for what you need, when you need it.

  • 80,000 churches use Planning Center

  • Customer support usually responds within the hour

Learn More About Planning Center

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Sunergo

Overview: ChurchTrac provides an affordable, comprehensive suite of features, including membership management and financial tracking. Its excellent customer support makes it a reliable choice.

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • Secure Documents

  • Child Protection

  • Websites

  • Facility Rental System

  • Canadian Company operated by Canadians

  • Pay in Canadian (no exchange)

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ChurchTrac

Overview: ChurchTrac provides an affordable, comprehensive suite of features, including membership management and financial tracking. Its excellent customer support makes it a reliable choice.

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • Membership management

  • Financial tracking

  • Communication tools

  • No contract or set up fee

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Realm by ACS Technologies

Overview: Realm offers a cloud-based solution with strong customer service and an easy-to-navigate interface, ideal for churches seeking reliability and user-friendliness.

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • Community building tools

  • Donation and event management

  • Attendance tracking

  • Pastoral Care App

  • Discipleship Next Steps

  • Focus on connecting the church to the congregation

Learn More About Realm


FellowshipOne

Overview: FellowshipOne is designed to support churches of all sizes, from small congregations to multi-campus churches. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing church activities and improving member engagement.

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • Member and volunteer management

  • Event scheduling and facility management

  • Comprehensive reporting and analytics

  • 4,000 Churches Use FellowShipOne

Learn More About FellowshipOne