ChurchSoftware Payroll vs FlockBase
ChurchSoftware Payroll
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| Figure | ChurchSoftware Payroll | FlockBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $24/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Church Payroll Software | 7.6 (#14) | 7.9 (#9) |
| Intended users | The maker describes payroll as designed for churches and ministries and says the platform serves organizations from church plants to multi-site megachurches. | FlockBase says it was created to provide an affordable fund accounting and membership tracking solution for small churches. |
| Support | The payroll page directs users with unanswered questions to email support, and says the team typically replies within 1–2 business days. | FlockBase describes its customer support as US-based and available by phone or email, with prompt responses. |
Plans
FlockBase
- Basic$24 a month
- Plus$39 a month
- Pro$59 a month
- Membership$139, paid once
- Accounting$169, paid once
- Combined$269, paid once
In their own words
ChurchSoftware Payroll
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FlockBase
FlockBase combines church membership management with contribution tracking, fund accounting, and payroll. Membership records can cover people and households, groups, events, attendance, pledges, and contributions. Accounting tools include fund tracking, check printing, bank reconciliation, budgets, payroll, and reports exportable to Excel. Donors can contribute by credit card, debit card, or eCheck, schedule recurring gifts, and assign gifts to funds. Integrated online giving and direct deposit use Forte Payment Systems, which charges $20 per month plus transaction fees. Cloud plans include unlimited member names, with user caps of 2 on Basic, 5 on Plus, and 10 on Pro. Basic costs $24 a month billed monthly; Plus is $39 a month billed monthly; Pro is $59 a month billed monthly. Desktop programs offer an offline format, with 12 months of updates and customer support included in the purchase price. The two-week trial requires no card and includes sample data. FlockBase is available on the web and Windows.