Church Office AppsChurch management software
Free plans, real monthly prices and online giving fees side by side, so your church does not overpay.
- 5 tools compared · Checked on 11/05/2026
- Official sources
- Free, no sign-up
| Tool | Starting priceCard giving feeGroups and check-inSize limits | Score | Action | |
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US and international, size-based plans Top score |
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Visit ChMeetings | |
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US, modular apps, English |
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Visit Planning Center | |
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US, flat-rate church database |
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Visit Breeze ChMS | |
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US, giving plus church management |
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Visit Tithely | |
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US, apps, giving and media |
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Visit Subsplash | |
The short version
We compared 5 tools. 3 list a free plan, though free plans often cover only part of the product or a small church. Paid starting prices we could confirm begin at $72 a month. Giving fees are a running cost, so compare them along with the subscription.
What the IRS expects for donations
- For a single gift of $250 or more, the IRS expects the donor to hold a written acknowledgment from the church before claiming the deduction. source
- The acknowledgment should name the church, state the cash amount or describe a non-cash gift without valuing it, and say whether any goods or services were given in return. source
- If the only thing a donor received was intangible religious benefits, the acknowledgment can say so instead of giving a value. source
How to choose
- Count your active people first: many plans change price or limits with church size.
- Multiply your yearly online giving by the card fee. It can matter more than the subscription.
- List who will use the system each week, then test those tasks during a trial.
Common questions
Which of these tools has a free plan?
A free plan is listed for: ChMeetings, Planning Center, Tithely. Free plans often have limits, so read the tool page.
What is the cheapest paid option?
The lowest published paid starting price we found is $72 a month at Breeze ChMS.