ACTS vs ChurchSoftware.com Groups
ACTS
acts.sourceforge.net
ChurchSoftware.com Groups
churchsoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | ACTS | ChurchSoftware.com Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Spec score · Small Group Management Software | 8.2 (#9) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Purpose | ACTS is free, open-source church management software for church administration. | Groups helps churches create, manage, and communicate with small groups, Bible studies, ministries, and life groups. |
| Support | The volunteer developers say they usually provide assistance by email and cannot offer full-time support. | The site directs users to email support and says it typically replies within 1–2 business days. |
Plans
ChurchSoftware.com Groups
- Your Church PlanFree
- Background Checks$10, paid once
- Payroll$25 a month
- Two-way Texting$29 a month
- Church Website$59 a month
- Branded Mobile App$149 a month
- Website & Branded Mobile App Bundle$199 a month
In their own words
ChurchSoftware.com Groups
ChurchSoftware.com Groups is a church group-management tool for small groups, Bible studies, ministries, and life groups. Administrators can create groups, assign leaders, add members, and organize groups by age, interest, ministry area, or purpose. Each group can include attendance, event, and note records. Focused group messaging avoids reply-all conversations, while leaders can manage members and follow up with them. The service is available on Android, iOS, and the web. It is included in the maker’s free church plan, which also includes people and volunteer management, online giving, check-in, event registration and forms, a sermon library, mobile access, custom reports, and customer support. The maker says its core platform is free forever for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and offers no trial. Integrations include Facebook for automated posts and event syncing, plus SongSelect and PraiseCharts for worship-planning resources. Support is provided by email, typically within 1–2 business days.