CharityFinancials vs ChurchSoftware Accounting
CharityFinancials
charityfinancials.uk
ChurchSoftware Accounting
churchsoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | CharityFinancials | ChurchSoftware Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · Church Accounting Software | 7.6 (#18) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Fund accounting | It tracks restricted, unrestricted, designated and endowment funds with live balances and an audit trail. | The accounting module separates designated funds such as missions, building projects and benevolence. |
| Intended users | The product is aimed at UK charities and their accountants, including small charities and volunteer treasurers. | The vendor says the software is intended for churches of varying sizes, from church plants to multi-site megachurches. |
| Support | The software is developed and supported by NfP Accountants Ltd, a UK practice that works exclusively with charities and not-for-profits. | The site says contact-form questions typically receive a response within one to two business days. |
Plans
ChurchSoftware Accounting
- Church PlanPriced on request
- Church PlanPrice not published
- 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
CharityFinancials
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ChurchSoftware Accounting
ChurchSoftware Accounting is a free accounting suite for churches, with fund tracking, income and expense records, and financial reporting. It can track designated funds for purposes such as missions, building projects, and benevolence, and record tithes, offerings, donations, bills, payroll, and ministry expenses. Reports include financial statements, giving reports, and custom summaries. Online giving and donations connect to accounting for automatic recordkeeping. The vendor says its core platform is free for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, including churches, parachurch organizations, nonprofits, and mission organizations, with no fees or trial period. The free core also includes people, groups, and volunteer management; check-in; event registration and forms; a sermon library; a church mobile app; custom reports; and customer support. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web. Optional services have separate listed prices, including a church website for $59/mo and payroll for $25/mo + $9 per employee. The vendor says it serves churches ranging from church plants to multi-site megachurches.