ChurchSuite vs SimpleChurch CRM
ChurchSuite
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SimpleChurch CRM
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| Figure | ChurchSuite | SimpleChurch CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.50/mo | $35.13/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Church Check-In Software | 9.1 (#2) | 8.6 (#6) |
| Spec score · Church Management Software | 9.0 (#3) | 8.6 (#9) |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists ChurchSuite as privately held with 11–50 employees and founded in 2012. | LinkedIn lists the company size as 501–1,000 employees. |
| Founded | 2012 | A 2021 investment announcement says Ministry Brands was founded by Ross Croley in 2012. |
| Giving | The Giving module supports one-off and recurring online donations, Gift Aid for UK customers, Stripe card payments and GoCardless bank payments. | The platform supports online, text, and kiosk giving, along with giving trend reports and forecasts. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include BulkSMS, GoCardless, Mailchimp, PayFast, Planning Center Online, podcast feeds, SAML2 SSO, Stripe and Twilio. | Catalogued integrations include Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Twilio and ShelbyNext Financials. |
| Praise: usability | GetApp reports a 4.8/5 ease-of-use score and describes the product as comprehensive for church administrators, leaders and members. | GetApp reviewers commonly describe the interface as user-friendly and straightforward for volunteers and staff. |
| Purpose | ChurchSuite is a suite of interconnected products that helps organise and manage all aspects of church life. | SimpleChurch CRM is a cloud-based church management platform for member data, giving, and ministry administration. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 3 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 51 reviews |
| 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. | The terms say the licensor will maintain technical and organizational measures intended to comply with industry practices and applicable privacy and security laws, and will notify customers of certain security incidents. |
| Support | Support includes an online article library, email support, training videos, Q&A sessions and optional onsite training. | Support is available through in-product tickets, phone extensions for sales, CRM and giving, and administrator email support. |
Plans
ChurchSuite
- Solo$15.50 a month
- Starter$33 a month
- Suite$56 a month
- BespokePriced on request
SimpleChurch CRM
- Basic$35.13 a month
- Custom Branded App$120 a month
- Custom Branded App setup$1,800, paid once
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.
SimpleChurch CRM
SimpleChurch CRM has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.