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What it is

ChMeetings is a church management platform for member records, giving, communication, events, accounting and worship planning. It supports member profiles, bulk and group management, and online or printable directories. Churches can record contributions made online or offline, run pledge campaigns, and export or print donation statements. Event tools cover free and paid events, attendance, volunteer scheduling, QR and child check-in, and name-tag printing. Worship planning includes service orders, a song library and scheduling for worship team roles. Accounting tools support fund tracking, bank transaction syncing, budgets, financial reports and check printing. The mobile app is available on Android and iOS; desktop access is through a browser or an optional desktop app. The free plan covers 50 people and 50 donations per month. Paid plans start at $12 a month for 100 people, with larger plans up to unlimited people. Support is included on every plan, and free onboarding and training are offered. Customer data is stored in the United States, with no customer choice of data region. ChMeetings launched in 2018 and is brought to users by Jios Apps Inc.

Spec sheet

What it does
ChMeetings is a cloud church-management platform combining member records, communications, giving, events, volunteers, accounting and worship planning.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Product
ChMeetings is an all-in-one church management platform for people, giving, communication, events, accounting, and worship planning.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
API
A public developer API connects ChMeetings data to external applications, is available on all plans and has a stated limit of 100 requests per second.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.chmeetings.com
Integrations
Named integrations include Stripe, PayPal, BlueSnap, Paystack, Mailchimp, Twilio, SMS Global, Clickatell, Eazismspro, Bulk SMS Nigeria, Zeffy and Zapier.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Security
The maker says ChMeetings runs on Microsoft Azure, stores customer data in the United States, encrypts data at rest and in transit, and backs up data daily; customers cannot select a data residency region.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
Support
Support is included on every plan and is offered by phone, live chat, email, support ticket, and help center; the maker also offers free onboarding and training.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
Headquarters
Great Neck, New York, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
Founded
2018Read 28 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
Company
ChMeetings launched in 2018 and is brought to users by Jios Apps Inc, which the maker describes as a software company based in the USA.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
Accounting
The accounting module supports fund tracking, bank transaction syncing, budgets, financial reports, and check printing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
Desktop requirements
ChMeetings runs in a browser or installable Progressive Web App; Windows users are advised to use Chrome or Edge, Mac users Safari, and an internet connection is required.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.chmeetings.com
Diocese tools
The Diocese suite supports centralized multi-church management, shared members and diocesan elections.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Documentation and support
The help center provides guides and videos, while listed support channels include phone, chat, email and knowledge-base assistance.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Events and check-in
Users can run free or paid events, registration, QR-code attendance, family or child check-in, checkout and name-tag printing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Extensibility
The API documentation lists data access for people, groups, contributions and reports; 2026 updates also mention webhooks, MCP resources and Zapier changes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Forms
Custom forms can be linked or embedded, accept payments, collect files up to 5MB and update member profiles from submissions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Giving
ChMeetings tracks member and guest donations, pledges, statements and contribution reports for online and offline giving.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Groups
Groups can be filtered by custom criteria, assigned leaders and photos, and contacted with group-specific messages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Limit: advanced integrations
A Techjockey reviewer said some advanced integrations remain limited and that certain features are still developing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techjockey.com
Limit: email and worship tools
A G2 reviewer wanted richer service-planning features and personal email signatures, continuing to use a separate email platform.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: mobile reliability
App-store reviews mention slow or failed loading, login-reset problems and device-update compatibility issues.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: reporting depth
Reviewers say reporting customization and visual presentation are less capable than they want, with exports often relying on spreadsheets.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustindex.io
Limit: setup complexity
Some reviewers found initial configuration time-consuming and said the many options take time to learn.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwarefinder.com
Limits and add-ons
Only active people count toward a plan’s people limit; voice and text messaging initiated through ChMeetings and the branded church app can cost extra.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
Maker address
Google Play identifies the developer as JIOS APPS INC at 10609 Old Hammock Way, Wellington, Florida 33414, United States.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Maker and launch
ChMeetings was launched in 2018 by Jios Apps Inc, described by the provider as a US software company.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Maker size
LinkedIn lists Jios Apps Inc as privately held with 11–50 employees and specialties in church software, online giving, apps and diocese management.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Member portal
A drag-and-drop portal builder provides member and guest pages, profiles, events, forms, notifications and blog posts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Messaging
The platform supports email, SMS, voice, WhatsApp or Viber messaging and desktop/mobile push notifications.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Mobile platforms
The ChMeetings mobile app is available for Android and iOS, and the desktop service is accessed in a web browser or optionally installed as a desktop app.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.chmeetings.com
Notable news
ChMeetings announced availability in the ChatGPT Store on October 8, 2026, allowing natural-language questions over church data.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Payment data
ChMeetings says it stores only strictly necessary payment information, such as the last four card digits, while PayPal and Stripe process the payment data.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
People and groups
It supports member profiles, bulk management, group management, and an online and printable member directory.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
People management
Administrators can create, search, import, merge and bulk-edit member profiles and move people among ministries and groups.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Praise: support
Reviewers commonly report responsive, helpful support and quick answers through multiple channels.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwarefinder.com
Praise: usability and value
Independent reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as easy for volunteers and older members, with broad functionality at a comparatively low price.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwarefinder.com
Pricing extras
Provider-initiated SMS and voice messages cost extra, and a branded church app is an additional paid add-on; payment processors may charge their own fees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Privacy and access
The security page describes GDPR compliance measures, optional two-factor authentication, role-based access control, and account activity logs; access log reports are paid-user only.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chmeetings.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.6 out of 5 from 120 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.9 out of 5 from 168 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.9 out of 5 from 168 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
4.5 out of 5 from 1.04K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Software Finder
5 out of 5 from 25 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · softwarefinder.com
Rating on TrustRadius
10 out of 10 from 1 reviewRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Security controls
Official security guidance describes RBAC, optional MFA, HTTPS/TLS transport encryption, daily backups retained 90 days, Azure hosting in the United States and GDPR measures.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.chmeetings.com
Volunteer scheduling
Event volunteers can be assigned roles, receive reminders, RSVP and download volunteer sheets.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Website limitation
ChMeetings says it has no direct integration with website-building platforms, but offers embeddable events, calendars, forms and Stripe giving.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.chmeetings.com
Worship planning
Worship plans organize prayers, songs, sermons and announcements, with a song library and role assignments.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free Forever 50 people · 50 donations/month Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
V. Small $12 a month monthly 100 people Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Small $25 a month monthly 250 people Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Medium $40 a month monthly 500 people Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Large $50 a month monthly 1,000 people Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com
Unlimited $60 a month monthly Unlimited people Read 14 Oct 2026 · chmeetings.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports online and offline contribution tracking.
  • Includes child check-in and volunteer scheduling.
  • Accounting includes fund tracking and bank syncing.
  • Support is included on every plan.
  • Android and iOS apps are available.

Limits

  • Free plan covers 50 people.
  • Free plan covers 50 donations per month.
  • Customers cannot select a data residency region.
  • Voice and text messaging can cost extra.

Who it suits

It suits churches that want membership, giving, events, accounting and worship tools in one service. The free plan is limited to 50 people and 50 donations monthly.

ChMeetings in depth

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Overview

ChMeetings is church management software for congregations bringing administration, giving, events, accounting, and worship planning together. It suits churches that want one platform for staff and volunteers, especially those comfortable choosing a plan by active-person count. Its broad scope is a strength, though messaging and a branded church app may add costs.

Launched in 2018 by U.S.-based Jios Apps Inc, it combines member records with tools for services, events, and financial administration. Its scheduling capabilities also make it relevant to Church Scheduling Software.

Key features

People, groups, and giving

Member profiles, bulk management, group management, and online or printable directories cover core congregation-record needs. Churches can track contributions from members and guests, online or offline, run pledge campaigns, and export or print donation statements. Payment handling is delegated to providers such as Stripe and PayPal; ChMeetings says it keeps only necessary payment information, such as the last four card digits.

Events and worship planning

Events can be free or paid, with volunteer scheduling, attendance tracking, QR check-in, child check-in, and name-tag printing. Worship planning adds service orders, a song library, and role scheduling for worship team members. Together, these tools suit churches coordinating both weekly services and one-off events, rather than buyers seeking only a narrow scheduling product.

Accounting, integrations, and security

The accounting module includes fund tracking, bank transaction syncing, budgets, financial reports, and check printing. Integrations include Stripe, PayPal, BlueSnap, Paystack, Mailchimp, Twilio, several SMS providers, Zeffy, Zapier, and the ChMeetings API. The maker says data is hosted on Microsoft Azure in the United States, encrypted in transit and at rest, and backed up daily. GDPR measures, optional two-factor authentication, role-based access, and activity logs are described; access-log reports are reserved for paid users. Churches that require control over data residency should look elsewhere, since customers cannot choose a region.

Pricing

ChMeetings has a permanent free plan and a 30-day trial. Free costs nothing and is capped at 50 people and 50 donations per month, making it a practical starting point for a small congregation but restrictive for larger records or higher donation volume.

Paid plans are billed monthly, with annual billing also offered at 10 months instead of 12: V. Small costs $12 a month for 100 people; Small is $25 a month for 250; Medium is $40 a month for 500; Large is $50 a month for 1,000; and Unlimited is $60 a month for unlimited people. The entry paid tier suits churches that have outgrown the free cap, while the higher tiers provide progressively more room without changing the people-based structure. Only active people count toward the limit. Support is included on every plan, and free onboarding and training reduce the burden of moving workflows into the platform. Voice and text messages initiated through ChMeetings, as well as the branded church app, can cost extra, so churches should account for those needs separately.

Platforms

ChMeetings is available on the web, Android, and iOS, with an API also listed. The mobile app covers phone access, while the desktop service runs in a browser or can optionally be installed as a desktop app. Support is offered by phone, live chat, email, ticket, and help center.

Who it's for

ChMeetings is best suited to churches that want member management, contributions, event administration, accounting, and worship scheduling under one roof, and can match their active-member count to one of its tiers. Small congregations can begin without a subscription, while growing churches have clear capacity steps up to unlimited people. It is less suitable for organizations that need a donation allowance beyond the free plan's monthly cap at no cost, want to avoid possible messaging or branded-app charges, or require a selectable hosting region.

Pros and cons

Broad church operations coverage: people, giving, events, accounting, and worship planning sit in one platform, reducing the need to coordinate those functions across separate tools.

Multiple capacity tiers: paid plans scale from 100 people to unlimited, and only active people count toward the limit.

Support across every plan: phone, chat, email, tickets, and a help center are included, alongside free onboarding and training.

Free tier has tight caps: 50 people and 50 donations per month may be too little for churches with larger congregations or regular giving.

Some costs sit outside the plan price: ChMeetings-initiated voice and text messages and the branded app can add charges.

No regional hosting choice: data is stored in the United States, which may not suit churches with residency requirements.

Alternatives

For a church that wants an alternative with a paid plan sized for 75 people at $29 a month, ChurchTrac is worth comparing; it has no free plan and supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Faith Teams may suit churches comparing a free option for up to 100 active people, alongside Android, iOS, and web access.

Planning Center is a freemium alternative with separate free Calendar, People, and Services plans, useful to consider when comparing module-based offerings. Tithely Giving is another freemium option, with a free giving plan that has no monthly fees but applies transaction fees.

ChurchPlan offers a free Essentials plan with unlimited members, online giving, automated tax receipts, and a personalized church mobile app. ChurchSuite is a paid alternative with a $15.50 a month Solo plan for 0–99 active contacts and an Address Book module. ChurchTools may merit comparison for a paid package with 100 people at $39 a month. FellowshipOne is another option to compare.

See also Church Management Software for the broader category.

Verdict

Choose ChMeetings if your church wants a single system for congregation records, giving, events, finances, and worship coordination, with a free entry tier and paid capacity that scales to unlimited people. Look elsewhere if the free caps are too low, add-on charges would complicate budgeting, or U.S.-only data storage conflicts with your requirements.

Verdict

ChMeetings brings church administration and worship planning into one platform, with mobile apps and included support. Plan selection depends on the active people limit, and messaging or the branded app can add costs.

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