ChurchSuite vs WatuChurch
ChurchSuite
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| Figure | ChurchSuite | WatuChurch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.50/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Church Event Management Software | 9.0 (#3) | 7.3 (#39) |
| Spec score · Small Group Management Software | 9.0 (#5) | 7.3 (#33) |
| Headquarters | The registered office is Floor 2, The Courtyard, 35–37 St Mary's Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1PU, United Kingdom. | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include BulkSMS, GoCardless, Mailchimp, PayFast, Planning Center Online, podcast feeds, SAML2 SSO, Stripe and Twilio. | The site names ChatGPT for its AI assistant, DPO Pay for online payments, and WhatsApp Business API integration in the Professional package. |
| Purpose | ChurchSuite is a suite of interconnected products that helps organise and manage all aspects of church life. | WatuChurch is a church management system built for African churches to manage members, finances, tithes, SMS, attendance and reporting. |
| Support | Support includes an online article library, email support, training videos, Q&A sessions and optional onsite training. | 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
ChurchSuite
- Solo$15.50 a month
- Starter$33 a month
- Suite$56 a month
- BespokePriced on request
WatuChurch
- Basic Package$20 a year
- Standard Package$48 a year
- Professional Package$100 a year
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.
WatuChurch
WatuChurch has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.