ChMeetings
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All-in-One Church Management Software
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Features
57 features across 25 categories
Accounting(5)
Manage church finances with transaction tracking, account management, funds, categories, payees, and bank synchronization
Perform reconciliation to ensure accurate financial records in-sync with your bank
Create and track budgets to keep track of financial resources
Easily print checks directly from the system for church payments
Track income and expense streams with detailed transaction recording
Administration(2)
Manage multiple churches centrally under one diocese account while allowing church autonomy; includes options for private database and custom domain
No limit on the number of administrators within your plan; all people in your plan can be assigned admin access if needed
Attendance(1)
Track attendance for services and events with one-tap check-ins and automatic follow-up tools for members who miss services
Automation(2)
Create automated workflows for repetitive tasks and communications
Automate repetitive communications and connect to messaging apps for streamlined outreach
Communication(9)
Automatically get notified of members' birthdays and anniversaries for improved pastoral care
Send emails and newsletters to congregation using drag-and-drop designer with bulk email capabilities
Craft beautiful emails and newsletters with a drag-and-drop email designer
Create follow-ups to keep up with people's needs and track pastoral care activities
Members can interact within groups using dedicated chat features for increased connection and communication
Send instant push notifications straight to members' phones for last-minute changes, prayer requests, or reminders
Send bulk text messages to congregation or specific groups; available as add-on feature with extra cost
Send voice messages to members; available as add-on feature with extra cost or via personal phone plan integration with Twilio
Email volunteers, send schedules, reminders via email or push notifications
Customization(1)
Add custom fields to member profiles to capture information specific to your church's needs
Data Management(2)
Build and maintain a centralized church database with advanced search features to easily access data and turn it into actionable reports
Free data migration from any data source completed in 3-7 business days with perfect accuracy
Event Management(5)
Share events using your calendar and gain insights from dedicated reports; create color-coded calendars to share as public links or embed on website
Manage child check-in for events and services with attendance tracking
Organize and manage church events including planning, assigning managers, scheduling volunteers, managing child check-in, and tracking attendance
Create events with registration and optional payment collection for free or paid, public or private events
Create events and track RSVPs easily without need for separate forms or tools
Forms(1)
Create forms for event sign-ups, surveys, or feedback directly within the system
Fundraising(2)
Collect and track pledges and donations online or offline with various payment methods, lowest fees, dedicated cards, custom links, and donation options during events
Accept secure online donations and tithes from members through PayPal and Stripe integrations
Integrations(1)
Connect with over 7,000 apps through Zapier integration platform to automate workflows
Localization(1)
Available in 24 languages to serve diverse congregations
Mobile(3)
Custom branded mobile app that churches can order to be listed separately on Google Play and Apple App Store under their church name; available as premium add-on
Access full church data from mobile devices via native apps for iOS and Android platforms
Search for members, mark attendance, and update events right from mobile phone
Onboarding(1)
Option to schedule a live demo with support team to learn about the platform
People Management(2)
Organize and manage different groups, ministries, and volunteer teams within the church
Track and organize members and groups with customizable member profiles including contact info, groups, volunteer roles, and giving history
Planning(2)
Plan and organize weekly services and special events with volunteer assignment and role management
Prepare worship services with structured worship plans, arrange service elements, manage songs, and coordinate volunteers all in one place
Platform Access(1)
Access ChMeetings on Windows and MacOS computers via web version and on iOS and Android via mobile apps
Portal(1)
Dedicated portal for members to view information and interact with the church
Pricing(4)
Flexible cancellation policy allowing churches to cancel their subscription at any time
All software updates included at no additional cost
No setup fees when starting with ChMeetings
No termination fees when canceling a ChMeetings subscription
Reporting(3)
Access various ready-made reports within a dedicated module; view reports in-app and export to Excel
Generate insightful reports to monitor financial standing and accountability
Automatically generate and send year-end giving statements for tax purposes
Scheduling(1)
Schedule and manage appointments for pastoral meetings and ministry activities
Security(2)
Users can enable 2-factor authentication for enhanced account security
Microsoft Azure hosting in US, SSL encryption, daily backups, audit logging, 2-factor authentication, strong password enforcement, GDPR compliance, EU Data Privacy Framework certification
Support(3)
Free support via direct phone calls, live chat, and Zoom meetings for all users
Live chat support available for customer assistance
Premium support access included with paid plans
Training(1)
Free onboarding training and clear, easy-to-understand guides provided to help users navigate the platform
Volunteer Management(1)
Schedule volunteers for events and assign them to specific dates and roles, one-time or repeatedly; create signup sheets for self-assignment
Pricing
Free
- ✓50 People
- ✓Send Emails
- ✓Email Designer
- ✓25 Donations/Month
- ✓Online Giving & Pledges
- ✓Event Registration & Payment
- ✓Volunteer Scheduling
- ✓Worship Planning
- ✓Accounting
- ✓Appointments
- ✓Automations
- ✓Integrations
- ✓Advanced Reports
Very Small
- ✓100 People
- ✓Send Emails
- ✓Email Designer
- ✓Online Giving & Pledges
- ✓Event Registration & Payment
- ✓Volunteer Scheduling
- ✓Worship Planning
- ✓Accounting
- ✓Appointments
- ✓Automations
- ✓Integrations
- ✓Advanced Reports
- ✓Priority Support
Small
- ✓250 People
- ✓Send Emails
- ✓Email Designer
- ✓Online Giving & Pledges
- ✓Event Registration & Payment
- ✓Volunteer Scheduling
- ✓Worship Planning
- ✓Accounting
- ✓Appointments
- ✓Automations
- ✓Integrations
- ✓Advanced Reports
- ✓Priority Support
Medium
- ✓500 People
- ✓Send Emails
- ✓Email Designer
- ✓Online Giving & Pledges
- ✓Event Registration & Payment
- ✓Volunteer Scheduling
- ✓Worship Planning
- ✓Accounting
- ✓Appointments
- ✓Automations
- ✓Integrations
- ✓Advanced Reports
- ✓Priority Support
Large
- ✓1000 People
- ✓Send Emails
- ✓Email Designer
- ✓Online Giving & Pledges
- ✓Event Registration & Payment
- ✓Volunteer Scheduling
- ✓Worship Planning
- ✓Accounting
- ✓Appointments
- ✓Automations
- ✓Integrations
- ✓Advanced Reports
- ✓Priority Support
Unlimited
Popular- ✓Unlimited People
- ✓Send Emails
- ✓Email Designer
- ✓Online Giving & Pledges
- ✓Event Registration & Payment
- ✓Volunteer Scheduling
- ✓Worship Planning
- ✓Accounting
- ✓Appointments
- ✓Automations
- ✓Integrations
- ✓Advanced Reports
- ✓Priority Support
Cost Calculator
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 57 features at very easy complexity.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying ChMeetings saves ~$51,120 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 57 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
5 known integrations