ACTS vs ChurchSuite
ACTS
acts.sourceforge.netChurchSuite
churchsuite.comSide by side
| Figure | ACTS | ChurchSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $15.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Small Group Management Software | 8.2 (#9) | 9.0 (#5) |
| Spec score · Church Check-In Software | 8.2 (#11) | 9.1 (#2) |
| Founded | 2004 | 2012 |
| Purpose | ACTS is free, open-source church management software for church administration. | ChurchSuite is a suite of interconnected products that helps organise and manage all aspects of church life. |
| Support | The volunteer developers say they usually provide assistance by email and cannot offer full-time support. | Support includes an online article library, email support, training videos, Q&A sessions and optional onsite training. |
| System requirements | The download page lists Java as a requirement and Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8 as supported operating systems. | The mobile app requires iOS 13 or newer or Android 7.0 or newer; Chromebooks and Chrome OS devices are unsupported. |
Plans
ChurchSuite
- Solo$15.50 a month
- Starter$33 a month
- Suite$56 a month
- BespokePriced on request
In their own words
ChurchSuite
ChurchSuite is a set of connected products for organising church life, spanning contacts, children, bookings, small groups, rotas, calendars, giving, planning, attendance, and networks. Its Address Book module is required, powers the system, and stores adult contacts. Members can use My ChurchSuite to manage their details, sign up for events, join groups, handle rotas, and access church communications. The service is available in web browsers and through free Android and iOS apps. It also provides an API and Embed components with OAuth2 authentication for custom applications, plus integrations including BulkSMS, GoCardless, Mailchimp, PayFast, Planning Center Online, SAML2 SSO, Stripe, and Twilio. Stripe handles online card payments for event tickets, donations, and booking charges; ChurchSuite says it does not retain card details. Listed monthly plans for 0–99 active contacts are $15.50 for Address Book alone, $33.00 for Address Book plus two modules, and $56.00 for all ten modules. Larger-tier pricing is available on request. The monthly cost includes email support and access to support articles. Accounts include 2GB of file storage, with unlimited storage possible.