Shepherd’s Staff vs SimpleChurch CRM
Shepherd’s Staff
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SimpleChurch CRM
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| Figure | Shepherd’s Staff | SimpleChurch CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $35.13/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Church Check-In Software | 7.7 (#29) | 8.6 (#6) |
| Attendance and check-in | The Attendance module tracks attendance, events, absences, and enrollees, while check-in can print child name tags with unique barcodes. | Attendance supports desktop, device, kiosk and barcode-reader workflows, multiple child check-in stations, absentee contact and allergy notes. |
| Founded | 1994 | A 2021 investment announcement says Ministry Brands was founded by Ross Croley in 2012. |
| Integrations | The product supports payroll integration with Paycor and online giving imports through Vanco. | Catalogued integrations include Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Twilio and ShelbyNext Financials. |
| Purpose | Shepherd’s Staff is PC-based church management software intended for churches of any size or affiliation. | SimpleChurch CRM is a cloud-based church management platform for member data, giving, and ministry administration. |
| Security | Users can have access restricted by module or by specific function within a module. | 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 | A support contract includes unlimited phone and email support, and without one CTS charges $65 per issue resolved. | Support is available through in-product tickets, phone extensions for sales, CRM and giving, and administrator email support. |
Plans
Shepherd’s Staff
- Small Church Edition$599, paid once
- Small Church Edition with Finance$799, paid once
- Standard Edition$999, paid once
- Standard Edition with Finance$1,199, paid once
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
Shepherd’s Staff
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SimpleChurch CRM
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