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This is a comparison of various church management software packages.

Name Developer Release version Licensing Operating system support Development status Programming language Pricing Ease of use Documentation Training Tech support
CahabaWorks[1] CahabaCreek Software

http://www.cahabacreek.com

2.1 Proprietary closed-source Windows XP and Vista Actively developed Java/C Download Pricing[2] Extremely easy to use and learn UserGuide, QuickStart Guide, FAQ and online Knowledgebase.[3] Yes, Contact us for pricing. First Year support included in purchase price. Setup, e-mail and phone.
Church Community Builder[4] Church Community Builder Web-based[5] Proprietary closed-source Works on any computer with a web browser ? ? Non-freeChurches just getting started should phone for information. US$599/year plus US$99 setup for established churches of up to 120 congregants. More for larger churches. ? Online help Videos, webinars, on-site available Daytime phone, email with claimed 24-hour turnaround, included in yearly fee[6]
ChurchInfo[7] The ChurchInfo team 1.2.9[8] Open source (GPLv2) Works on any computer with a web browser Actively developed PHP/MySQL Free to download; you will need a website in order to install the server software. ? Some online help and a small help wiki ? Free online forum; about 90% of questions seem to get a response, usually within a day or two
Church Office Online[9] Church Office Online

http://www.churchofficeonline.com/

Web-based Proprietary closed-source Works on any computer with a web browser Actively developed ASP.NET Non-free US$ Free to US $49.95 per month depending on church size.[10] ? Video tutorials[11] and several dozen pages of how-to documents ? Email with claimed 24-hour turnaround[12]
Church Radius[13] Ardent Development Solutions Inc.[14] Web-based Proprietary closed-source but developer says it will eventually become open-source[15] Works on any computer with a web browser ? ASP.NET Free[16] ? Small online knowledgebase that only contains four questions and answers ? There are forums but as of January 2008 nobody has asked any questions there.[17]
ChurchWatch[18] White Mountain Software

http://www.churchwatch.com/

4.0049 Proprietary closed-source Works on any computer running Windows or Windows Emulation Actively developed Microsoft Visual Foxpro Non-free $285 for 250 people, $585 no limitations. Extremely easy to learn and use FAQs, newsletters and how-to's online[19] Training courses in various cities Paid email and phone support available
Donarius[20] Nuverb Systems Inc. 3.03 Proprietary closed-source Works on any computer running Windows or Windows Emulation Actively developed C++ Builder Non-free $64.97 for base version, optional modules for $12.00 each ? FAQs online[21] and help file with software ? Free email and phone support available[22]
Nativity[23] Faith Partnership Technologies

http://www.faithisbelieving.com

Web-based[24] Proprietary closed-source Works on any computer with a web browser Actively developed PHP/MySQL 60 Day free trial then $29.95 per month for basic version[25] Extremely easy to use and learn FAQ guide and online tutorials for users 1 on 1 training for each new user[26] Unlimited live support via phone, email and live chat[27]
OliveTwig http://www.olivetwig.com Web-based Proprietary closed-source Works on any computer with a web browser Actively developed PHP/MySQL Free Extremely easy to use and learn ? ? Free email and phone support available
Open Source Church[28] churchledger.com 3.6[29] Open source (GPLv2) Works on any computer with a web browser Actively developed XOOPS[30] Free to download. Hosting and support available from churchledger.com for US$6/month and up. ? Two help wikis ? Ticket system; it is unclear if there is any fee. There is also an online forum but as of January 2008 it appears inactive.
Servant Keeper Servant Keeper

http://www.servantpc.com/

6.0.41 Proprietary closed-source Works on any computer running Windows or Windows Emulation Actively developed Delphi Non-free $10 for a trial version, $250 for 50 families, $499 for unlimited use ? Free FAQs, knowledgebase, and short help PDFs, and a for-fee guidebook[31] ? For-fee phone, e-mail, and chat support[32]
Stafftool[33] Stafftool Web-based[34] Proprietary closed-source Works on any computer with a web browser Actively developed Ruby on Rails Beta. Pricing will be released soon. ? ? ? Forums available
kOOL - the church tool[35] Renzo Lauper and team on churchtool.org Web-based Open source (GPL) Works on any computer with a web browser Actively developed PHP/MySQL Free Extremely easy to use and learn Extensive documentation of the whole software available in English, German and Dutch [36] Commercial support available [1] Mailing lists and archives on website
Name Developer Release version Licensing Operating system support Development status Programming language Pricing Ease of use Documentation Training Tech support

See also

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References

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  1. ^ CahabaWorks Church Management Software Product Info
  2. ^ CahabaWorks Church Management Software Pricing
  3. ^ CahabaWorks Church Management Support links
  4. ^ Church Software, Web Based | Church Community Builder, CCB
  5. ^ Church Software, Web Based | Church Community Builder, CCB
  6. ^ Church Software Web Based | Church Community Builder, Support and Help
  7. ^ ChurchInfo, Church Database Built with PHP and MySQL - ChurchDB.org
  8. ^ SourceForge.net: Files
  9. ^ Church Office Online - Church Management Software
  10. ^ Church Office Online - Pricing
  11. ^ Church Office Online - Video Tutorials
  12. ^ Church Office Online - Support
  13. ^ Free Church Management Software - Church Radius
  14. ^ Church Radius Information for Media / Bloggers
  15. ^ Church Radius Blog » Blog Archive » What’s Happening at Church Radius?
  16. ^ Free Church Management Software - Church Radius
  17. ^ All Discussions - Church Radius Forums
  18. ^ Church Software by White Mountain Software: Church Management Software
  19. ^ Church Management Software - White Mountain Software
  20. ^ Church Management Software, Donation Tracking Software and Donor Management Software- Donarius
  21. ^ Frequently Asked Questions
  22. ^ Frequently Asked Questions
  23. ^ Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity
  24. ^ How Does it Work? | Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity
  25. ^ Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity
  26. ^ Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity
  27. ^ Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity
  28. ^ SourceForge.net: Web Based Church Information Management
  29. ^ SourceForge.net: Files
  30. ^ SourceForge.net: Web Based Church Information Management
  31. ^ Church Management Software by Servant PC Resources Inc
  32. ^ Church Management Software by Servant PC Resources Inc
  33. ^ Church and Non-Profit Management Made Easy - Stafftool
  34. ^ Church and Non-Profit Management Made Easy - Stafftool
  35. ^ kOOL - the church tool
  36. ^ kOOL - the church tool: Documentation

Further reading

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  • How to change the image of your church, by John David Webb, Abingdon Press, 1993, Nashville
  • Church Next, by Aubrey and Michael Malphurs, Kregel Publications, 2003, Grand Rapids
  • The Next Generation, by Gary Zustiak, College Press Publishing, 1999, Joplin
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