ChurchCMS vs WatuChurch
ChurchCMS
churchcms.appWatuChurch
watuchurch.comSide by side
| Figure | ChurchCMS | WatuChurch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24.17/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Church Event Management Software | 9.3 (#1) | 7.3 (#39) |
| Spec score · Small Group Management Software | 9.3 (#2) | 7.3 (#33) |
| Communications | Communication features include push, SMS and in-app messages, targeted announcements, birthday and anniversary greetings and daily scripture. | The system supports bulk SMS with delivery tracking, WhatsApp messaging, and church announcements. |
| Headquarters | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Support | Support is offered through email and WhatsApp, GitHub discussions/issues and optional installation or managed-hosting services. | All plans include setup, training, and ongoing WhatsApp or email support; Standard adds priority phone support, while Professional includes a dedicated account manager and 24/7 support. |
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
WatuChurch
- Basic Package$20 a year
- Standard Package$48 a year
- Professional Package$100 a year
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.
WatuChurch
WatuChurch has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.