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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 edit

References edit

  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 edit

  • 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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