ChMeetings vs ChurchSoftware.com Groups
ChMeetings
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ChurchSoftware.com Groups
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| Figure | ChMeetings | ChurchSoftware.com Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 7 |
| Spec score · Church Scheduling Software | 9.4 (#1) | 9.1 (#2) |
| Integrations | Named integrations include Stripe, PayPal, BlueSnap, Paystack, Mailchimp, Twilio, SMS Global, Clickatell, Eazismspro, Bulk SMS Nigeria, Zeffy and Zapier. | The maker describes integrations with Facebook for automated posts and event syncing, and SongSelect and PraiseCharts for worship planning resources. |
| Messaging | The platform supports email, SMS, voice, WhatsApp or Viber messaging and desktop/mobile push notifications. | Groups supports focused group messages without reply-all conversations. |
| People management | Administrators can create, search, import, merge and bulk-edit member profiles and move people among ministries and groups. | People Management stores members, families and visitors with notes and roles. |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.5 out of 5 from 1.04K reviews | No star rating or review count is displayed on the listing. |
| 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. | The privacy policy says the company uses reasonable security measures and does not guarantee absolute security; it also says it does not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information. |
| 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. | The site directs users to email support and says it typically replies within 1–2 business days. |
| Volunteer scheduling | Event volunteers can be assigned roles, receive reminders, RSVP and download volunteer sheets. | Volunteer Scheduling provides role assignments, automated reminders and swaps. |
| What it does | ChMeetings is a cloud church-management platform combining member records, communications, giving, events, volunteers, accounting and worship planning. | ChurchSoftware.com Groups lets churches create and manage small groups, Bible studies, ministries, life groups, volunteer teams and leadership groups. |
Plans
ChMeetings
- FreeFree
- V. Small$12 a month
- Small$25 a month
- Medium$40 a month
- Large$50 a month
- Unlimited$60 a month
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
ChMeetings
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.
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.