IconCMO

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How to Replace IconCMO

Overview

IconCMO is a comprehensive, web-based church management software solution designed for ministry and financial operations. It provides an all-in-one platform that combines membership management, donation tracking, accounting, event registration, and communication tools specifically built for churches with IRS and FASB compliance.

Features

29 features across 15 categories

Accounting & Finance(6)

Accounting

Integrated fund accounting system that follows FASB guidelines and is IRS compliant

Accounting ServicesPremium

Optional accounting services including donation entry, bank reconciliation, and payroll processing

Bookkeeping

Complete bookkeeping functionality for church financial records

FASB Compliant Accounting

Accounting system that complies with FASB 117 guidelines for nonprofit organizations

Fund Accounting

Track multiple funds and fund-based accounting designed specifically for churches

IRS Compliant Church Accounting

Accounting system that complies with IRS regulations for churches

Attendance Tracking(2)

Attendance Tracking

Track member attendance at services and events

Check-In

Track attendance and check-in for events and services

Communication(2)

Mass Communication

Send communications to multiple members or groups simultaneously

SMS MessagingPremium

Send SMS text messages to members with configurable message limits

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customization(1)

Data Flexibility

Flexible data tracking options allowing customization of tracked data fields

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Event Management(2)

Event Calendar

Create and manage a calendar of church events

Event Registration

Create and manage event registrations for church events

Giving & Donations(4)

Donations

Track and manage donations from members including text and e-giving options

E-giving

Enable members to give donations online through electronic giving integrations

eGiving Integrations

Integration with online and text giving platforms for donations

Text to Give

Enable members to give donations via text messaging

Infrastructure & Security(2)

Automatic Upgrades & Backups

Automatic software upgrades and nightly data backups

Secure Data

Top of the line security to protect church records and member information

Member Access(1)

Member Portal

Provide members with a portal to access their information and interact with the church

Membership Management(2)

Family & Individual Profiles

Track and manage complete family and individual member information

Household & Individual Groups

Organize members into household and individual groups for better management

Organization & Management(2)

Multi-site Software

Support for managing multiple church sites from one system

Organizational Hierarchy

Set up and manage organizational hierarchies within the church structure

Payroll & HR(1)

Payroll

Manage payroll for church staff with no extra charge per employee

Reporting & Compliance(1)

IRS Compliant Donor Statements

Generate donor statements that comply with IRS regulations

Support & Training(1)

Full Support and Training

Comprehensive customer support and training resources included with no extra charge

User Experience(1)

Intuitive User Interface

Well-designed graphical user interface that is simple to use with logical layout

User Management(1)

Multiple Concurrent Users

Allow unlimited concurrent users at the same time without extra charge

Pricing

1 - 50 families

Custom pricing based on family count
  • Family & individual profiles
  • Donations including text and e-giving
  • Mass communication
  • Event registration
  • Check-in
  • Attendance tracking
  • Member portal
  • IRS compliant accounting
  • FASB compliant accounting
  • Automatic upgrades & backups
  • Full support and training

51 - 100 families

Custom pricing based on family count
  • Family & individual profiles
  • Donations including text and e-giving
  • Mass communication
  • Event registration
  • Check-in
  • Attendance tracking
  • Member portal
  • IRS compliant accounting
  • FASB compliant accounting
  • Automatic upgrades & backups
  • Full support and training

101 - 250 families

$660/year
  • Family & individual profiles
  • Donations including text and e-giving
  • Mass communication
  • Event registration
  • Check-in
  • Attendance tracking
  • Member portal
  • IRS compliant accounting
  • FASB compliant accounting
  • Automatic upgrades & backups
  • Full support and training

251 - 500 families

Custom pricing based on family count
  • Family & individual profiles
  • Donations including text and e-giving
  • Mass communication
  • Event registration
  • Check-in
  • Attendance tracking
  • Member portal
  • IRS compliant accounting
  • FASB compliant accounting
  • Automatic upgrades & backups
  • Full support and training

501 - 750 families

Custom pricing based on family count
  • Family & individual profiles
  • Donations including text and e-giving
  • Mass communication
  • Event registration
  • Check-in
  • Attendance tracking
  • Member portal
  • IRS compliant accounting
  • FASB compliant accounting
  • Automatic upgrades & backups
  • Full support and training

751 - 1000 families

Custom pricing based on family count
  • Family & individual profiles
  • Donations including text and e-giving
  • Mass communication
  • Event registration
  • Check-in
  • Attendance tracking
  • Member portal
  • IRS compliant accounting
  • FASB compliant accounting
  • Automatic upgrades & backups
  • Full support and training

1001 - 3000 families

Custom pricing based on family count
  • Family & individual profiles
  • Donations including text and e-giving
  • Mass communication
  • Event registration
  • Check-in
  • Attendance tracking
  • Member portal
  • IRS compliant accounting
  • FASB compliant accounting
  • Automatic upgrades & backups
  • Full support and training

3000+ families

Custom pricing
  • Family & individual profiles
  • Donations including text and e-giving
  • Mass communication
  • Event registration
  • Check-in
  • Attendance tracking
  • Member portal
  • IRS compliant accounting
  • FASB compliant accounting
  • Automatic upgrades & backups
  • Full support and training

Icon Payroll

$300/year (no extra charge per employee)
  • Payroll processing
  • Unlimited employees

SMS Messaging - 250 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 250 messages/month

SMS Messaging - 500 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 500 messages/month

SMS Messaging - 1000 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 1000 messages/month

SMS Messaging - 1500 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 1500 messages/month

SMS Messaging - 2000 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 2000 messages/month

SMS Messaging - 2500 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 2500 messages/month

SMS Messaging - 5000 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 5000 messages/month

SMS Messaging - 10000 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 10000 messages/month

SMS Messaging - 15000 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 15000 messages/month

SMS Messaging - 25000 messages/month

Add-on pricing
  • SMS Messaging - 25000 messages/month

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying IconCMO

Monthly$25/mo
Yearly$300/yr
5-Year Total$1.5k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $60
SaaS
$300
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $180
SaaS
$900
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $300
SaaS
$1.5k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 29 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a IconCMO alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 29 features.

Buy IconCMO

Better Value
Monthly cost$250/mo
3-year total$9,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying IconCMO saves ~$9,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 29 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations