ChurchCMS vs IconCMO
ChurchCMS
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| Figure | ChurchCMS | IconCMO |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24.17/mo | $32.08/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 18 |
| Spec score · Church Event Management Software | 9.3 (#1) | 8.1 (#15) |
| Headquarters | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India | Fargo, North Dakota, United States |
| Membership | Membership tools provide status tracking, custom fields, lifecycle tracking, bulk CSV import and unlimited members. | The system centralizes member contact information, supports customizable fields, and preserves historical records through archiving. |
| Security | Official material states SSL support, bcrypt password hashing, managed-hosting backups and security monitoring; it also claims GDPR-oriented data ownership. | Icon Systems says traffic uses TLS encryption, nightly backups are sent encrypted to a second hosting facility, and customer information is not shared or sold except when required by law or court order. |
| Support | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. | Icon Systems advertises ongoing software support at no extra cost by phone and email, along with training resources and webinars. |
Plans
ChurchCMS
- Self-HostedFree
- Self-Host It YourselfFree
- Managed Hosting$29 a month
- Managed Hosting Monthly$29 a month
- Installation Service$99, paid once
- We Install It For You$99, paid once
- Managed Hosting (annual)$290 a year
- Managed Hosting Annual$290 a year
- Custom Website Template$399, paid once
- Custom DevelopmentPriced on request
IconCMO
- Membership & Donation Basic$50 a month
- Membership & Donation Basic$550 a year
- Membership & Donation Standard$75 a month
- Membership & Donation Standard$825 a year
- Membership & Donation Premium$125 a month
- Membership & Donation Premium$1,375 a year
- Accounting Standard$35 a month
- Accounting Standard$385 a year
- Accounting Premium$45 a month
- Accounting — Standard$35 a month
In their own words
ChurchCMS
ChurchCMS is church management software for member administration, attendance, online giving, events, congregation communications, and a church website. Its CRM stores searchable member profiles, family links, giving and attendance history, messages, and printable QR membership cards. Giving supports one-time and recurring donations, donor records, statements, fundraising campaigns, and Stripe, M-Pesa, Flutterwave, and Paystack. A branded Android app provides sermons, events, giving, member messages, prayer requests, and a church calendar. The product exposes a REST API for core modules and describes payment and third-party integrations through it. Churches can self-host under the MIT license or use managed hosting. Self-hosting is free forever with all six core modules, the Android app, and no usage limits. Managed Hosting costs $29 a month; annual managed hosting costs $290 a year. A one-time installation service costs 99.00 USD. The maker says it serves small and medium churches, with no minimum congregation size.
IconCMO
IconCMO is a web-based system designed for churches, combining membership records, donations, communication, and fund accounting. Membership tools centralize contact information, allow customizable fields, and retain historical records through archiving. Donation functions track contributions and pledges, create year-end statements, and can post donations directly to accounting. The maker says the system connects to eGiving platforms such as Vanco and supports multiple payment processors. Church accounting includes fund tracking and FASB-compliant, audit-ready reports, alongside budget tracking, expense management, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, and multi-entity support. iOS and Android apps provide directory access, donation history, and member information updates. The full system also works on iPad and Android tablets through a mobile-friendly web app without a download. Listed monthly plans include Accounting Standard at $35 a month and Membership & Donation Basic at $50 a month. The 30-day trial requires no credit card and has no automatic renewal or obligation. Icon Systems is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, and was founded in 1992.