How to Build Your Own Realm
Replace Realm with a custom build. Your Church, Connected
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 21 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 21 features
Accounting(2 features)
Manage financial data in Realm using fully integrated chart of account system to track transactions, set budgets, pay invoices, and run reports
Maintain employee information, track time and PTO, process payroll, and print checks. Includes additional payroll reports and necessary tax forms
Analytics & Reporting(2 features)
Modern church tools providing leaders needed insight into their ministry, including demographics about congregation and stats for church health
Run custom queries or filter predefined reports to save and share with others directly in Realm
Communications(2 features)
Post to newsfeed, send emails, share photos and events or chat with one or more to keep congregation engaged and informed
Email communication tool integrated into Realm
Events Management(2 features)
Centrally manage check-in kiosks, assist with checking people in, run attendance reports, print name badges, and view activity in real time
People can self-register, check-in on the Connect mobile app, invite lists of people, and coordinate all the little details
Giving & Contributions(2 features)
Enter and post batch contributions to general ledger at one time. Optional check reader automatically matches contributions to the right profiles
Give people multiple options for giving. Assigned staff can set up funds, enter batch contributions, view reports, and send out statements via email or mail
Ministry Management(2 features)
Define ministry areas and create small groups, build teams, and assign leaders under the oversight of a specific ministry area
Guide people through processes in your church, like welcome ministries, membership, youth protection, and more
Mobile(2 features)
Mobile app enabling congregation to stay connected with church and small groups, give online, update info, and more
Mobile applications for church community access and pastoral care
Volunteer Management(2 features)
Know exactly who is volunteering, serving, working, and caring for your church family. Integrated with Verified First for comprehensive background checks
Coordinate groups that serve a specific purpose, like worship teams, elder boards, welcome ministry, food banks, and more
Cost Calculator
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