ChurchSuite vs IconCMO
ChurchSuite
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| Figure | ChurchSuite | IconCMO |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.50/mo | $32.08/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 18 |
| Spec score · Church Event Management Software | 9.0 (#3) | 8.1 (#15) |
| Founded | 2012 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | The registered office is Floor 2, The Courtyard, 35–37 St Mary's Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1PU, United Kingdom. | Fargo, North Dakota, United States |
| Mobile access | ChurchSuite and My ChurchSuite are available through web browsers and free iOS and Android apps. | The maker offers an iOS and Android app for directory access, donation history, and member information updates. |
| Product | ChurchSuite is a cloud-hosted church management system for churches of different sizes and denominations. | IconCMO combines church membership, donations, communication, and fund accounting in a web-based system designed for churches. |
| Security | ChurchSuite states that it uses UK AWS data centres, TLS in transit, encryption at rest, separate customer databases, access logging and annual CREST-approved penetration testing. | 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 includes an online article library, email support, training videos, Q&A sessions and optional onsite training. | Icon Systems advertises ongoing software support at no extra cost by phone and email, along with training resources and webinars. |
Plans
ChurchSuite
- Solo$15.50 a month
- Starter$33 a month
- Suite$56 a month
- BespokePriced 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
ChurchSuite
ChurchSuite is a set of connected products for organising church life, spanning contacts, children, bookings, small groups, rotas, calendars, giving, planning, attendance, and networks. Its Address Book module is required, powers the system, and stores adult contacts. Members can use My ChurchSuite to manage their details, sign up for events, join groups, handle rotas, and access church communications. The service is available in web browsers and through free Android and iOS apps. It also provides an API and Embed components with OAuth2 authentication for custom applications, plus integrations including BulkSMS, GoCardless, Mailchimp, PayFast, Planning Center Online, SAML2 SSO, Stripe, and Twilio. Stripe handles online card payments for event tickets, donations, and booking charges; ChurchSuite says it does not retain card details. Listed monthly plans for 0–99 active contacts are $15.50 for Address Book alone, $33.00 for Address Book plus two modules, and $56.00 for all ten modules. Larger-tier pricing is available on request. The monthly cost includes email support and access to support articles. Accounts include 2GB of file storage, with unlimited storage possible.
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.