Church Windows vs Empower ChMS
Church Windows
churchwindows.com
Empower ChMS
empowerchms.comSide by side
| Figure | Church Windows | Empower ChMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $17.08/mo | $12/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 20 | 2 |
| Spec score · Church Management Software | 8.9 (#6) | 7.8 (#22) |
| Founded | 1987 | 2022 |
| Support | Support tiers provide resource materials, help files, webinars, software updates, phone and email support, with higher tiers adding training and consulting. | The subscription includes unlimited support, and the page specifies support from a live support team. |
| Trial | A free working trial is available; the downloadable trial is Windows-compatible, while Mac or Web trial access requires calling the company. | The maker offers a free 60-day trial with no credit card required and says customers can cancel at any time. |
Plans
Church Windows
- 1 module · Standard · Desktop$19 a month
- 1 module · Deluxe · Desktop$29 a month
- 2 modules · Standard · Desktop$39 a month
- 3 modules · Standard · Desktop$49 a month
- 1 module · Elite · Desktop$59 a month
- 1 module · Standard · Web$69 a month
- 1 module · Deluxe · Web$79 a month
- 2 modules · Standard · Web$89 a month
- 3 modules · Standard · Web$99 a month
- 1 module · Elite · Web$109 a month
Empower ChMS
- PowerChurch Online Accounting add-on$12 a month
- Empower ChMS$47 a month
In their own words
Church Windows
Church Windows provides church-management modules for membership, scheduling, donations, accounting, and payroll. Membership stores family records and involvement; Scheduler organizes calendars, locations, equipment, and event duties. Donations tracks pledges and giving, while Accounting uses fund accounting with reporting, exports, and direct imports from Donations and Payroll. Payroll generates checks, reports, and tax forms, updates federal and state tax tables and forms, and supports electronic filing through Aatrix. Web and Desktop editions have identical features: Web uses secure remote desktop access, while Desktop is installed locally. Desktop requires a 64-bit Windows computer. Web pricing includes one shareable seat with one user at a time; each additional concurrent seat costs $50 per month. Plans start at $19 a month for one Desktop module with Standard support on a 12-month contract. A free working trial is available, with Windows download access; Mac or Web trial access requires calling the company.
Empower ChMS
Empower ChMS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.