ChMeetings

chmeetings.com
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All-in-One Church Management Software

How to Replace ChMeetings

Overview

ChMeetings is a comprehensive cloud-based church management platform that helps churches of all sizes manage members, giving, communication, events, and accounting in one unified system. The software simplifies administrative tasks for pastors and volunteers, enabling churches to stay organized, connected, and focused on ministry without requiring technical expertise.

Features

57 features across 25 categories

Accounting(5)

Accounting Module

Manage church finances with transaction tracking, account management, funds, categories, payees, and bank synchronization

Bank Reconciliation

Perform reconciliation to ensure accurate financial records in-sync with your bank

Budget Management

Create and track budgets to keep track of financial resources

Check Printing

Easily print checks directly from the system for church payments

Financial Tracking

Track income and expense streams with detailed transaction recording

Also in: Jobber, Melio, Lemonway

Administration(2)

Diocese Account Management

Manage multiple churches centrally under one diocese account while allowing church autonomy; includes options for private database and custom domain

Unlimited Admin Users

No limit on the number of administrators within your plan; all people in your plan can be assigned admin access if needed

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Attendance(1)

Attendance Tracking

Track attendance for services and events with one-tap check-ins and automatic follow-up tools for members who miss services

Automation(2)

Automations

Create automated workflows for repetitive tasks and communications

Communication Automation

Automate repetitive communications and connect to messaging apps for streamlined outreach

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Communication(9)

Birthday & Anniversary Reminders

Automatically get notified of members' birthdays and anniversaries for improved pastoral care

Email Communications

Send emails and newsletters to congregation using drag-and-drop designer with bulk email capabilities

Email Designer

Craft beautiful emails and newsletters with a drag-and-drop email designer

Follow-Up Management

Create follow-ups to keep up with people's needs and track pastoral care activities

Group Chat Features

Members can interact within groups using dedicated chat features for increased connection and communication

Push Notifications

Send instant push notifications straight to members' phones for last-minute changes, prayer requests, or reminders

Text MessagingPremium

Send bulk text messages to congregation or specific groups; available as add-on feature with extra cost

Voice MessagesPremium

Send voice messages to members; available as add-on feature with extra cost or via personal phone plan integration with Twilio

Volunteer Communication

Email volunteers, send schedules, reminders via email or push notifications

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customization(1)

Custom Fields

Add custom fields to member profiles to capture information specific to your church's needs

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(2)

Church Database

Build and maintain a centralized church database with advanced search features to easily access data and turn it into actionable reports

Data Import

Free data migration from any data source completed in 3-7 business days with perfect accuracy

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Event Management(5)

Calendar & Event Sharing

Share events using your calendar and gain insights from dedicated reports; create color-coded calendars to share as public links or embed on website

Child Check-In

Manage child check-in for events and services with attendance tracking

Event Management

Organize and manage church events including planning, assigning managers, scheduling volunteers, managing child check-in, and tracking attendance

Event Registration & Payment

Create events with registration and optional payment collection for free or paid, public or private events

RSVP Tracking

Create events and track RSVPs easily without need for separate forms or tools

Forms(1)

Form Builder

Create forms for event sign-ups, surveys, or feedback directly within the system

Fundraising(2)

Giving & Donations

Collect and track pledges and donations online or offline with various payment methods, lowest fees, dedicated cards, custom links, and donation options during events

Online Giving Support

Accept secure online donations and tithes from members through PayPal and Stripe integrations

Integrations(1)

Integrations with 7,000+ Apps

Connect with over 7,000 apps through Zapier integration platform to automate workflows

Localization(1)

Multi-Language Support

Available in 24 languages to serve diverse congregations

Mobile(3)

Branded Church AppPremium

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

Mobile App (iOS & Android)

Access full church data from mobile devices via native apps for iOS and Android platforms

Mobile Member Access

Search for members, mark attendance, and update events right from mobile phone

Onboarding(1)

Scheduled Demo

Option to schedule a live demo with support team to learn about the platform

People Management(2)

Group Management

Organize and manage different groups, ministries, and volunteer teams within the church

Member Management

Track and organize members and groups with customizable member profiles including contact info, groups, volunteer roles, and giving history

Planning(2)

Service Planning & Scheduling

Plan and organize weekly services and special events with volunteer assignment and role management

Worship Planning

Prepare worship services with structured worship plans, arrange service elements, manage songs, and coordinate volunteers all in one place

Platform Access(1)

Cross-Platform Access

Access ChMeetings on Windows and MacOS computers via web version and on iOS and Android via mobile apps

Portal(1)

Member Portal

Dedicated portal for members to view information and interact with the church

Pricing(4)

Cancel Anytime

Flexible cancellation policy allowing churches to cancel their subscription at any time

Free Updates

All software updates included at no additional cost

No Setup Fee

No setup fees when starting with ChMeetings

No Termination Fee

No termination fees when canceling a ChMeetings subscription

Reporting(3)

Advanced Reports

Access various ready-made reports within a dedicated module; view reports in-app and export to Excel

Financial Reports

Generate insightful reports to monitor financial standing and accountability

Tax Statements Generation

Automatically generate and send year-end giving statements for tax purposes

Scheduling(1)

Appointments

Schedule and manage appointments for pastoral meetings and ministry activities

Security(2)

2-Factor Authentication

Users can enable 2-factor authentication for enhanced account security

Data 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

Free support via direct phone calls, live chat, and Zoom meetings for all users

Live Chat Support

Live chat support available for customer assistance

Priority SupportPremium

Premium support access included with paid plans

Training(1)

Free Training & Documentation

Free onboarding training and clear, easy-to-understand guides provided to help users navigate the platform

Volunteer Management(1)

Volunteer Scheduling

Schedule volunteers for events and assign them to specific dates and roles, one-time or repeatedly; create signup sheets for self-assignment

Pricing

Free

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

$12/mo
  • 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

$25/mo
  • 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

$40/mo
  • 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

$50/mo
  • 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
$60/mo
  • 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

Keep Paying ChMeetings

Monthly$12/mo
Yearly$144/yr
5-Year Total$720

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$144
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$432
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$720
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 57 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a ChMeetings alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 57 features.

Buy ChMeetings

Better Value
Monthly cost$120/mo
3-year total$4,320
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

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