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! Developer
! Release version
! Licensing
! Operating system support
! Development status
! Programming language
! Pricing
! Ease of use
! Documentation
! Training
! Tech support
|-
! [[CahabaWorks]]<ref>[http://www.cahabacreek.com/cahabaworks CahabaWorks Church Management Software Product Info<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| CahabaCreek Software
http://www.cahabacreek.com
| 2.1
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Windows XP and Vista
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[Java (programming language)|Java]]/[[C (programming language)|C]]
| Download Pricing<ref>[http://www.cahabacreek.com/pdf/CahabaWorksPricing.pdf CahabaWorks Church Management Software Pricing <!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Extremely easy to use and learn
| UserGuide, QuickStart Guide, FAQ and online Knowledgebase.<ref>[http://www.cahabacreek.com/support CahabaWorks Church Management Support links <!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Yes, Contact us for pricing.
| First Year support included in purchase price. Setup, e-mail and phone.
|-
! [[Church Community Builder]]<ref>[http://www.churchcommunitybuilder.com/ Church Software, Web Based | Church Community Builder, CCB<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Church Community Builder
| Web-based<ref>[http://www.churchcommunitybuilder.com/ Church Software, Web Based | Church Community Builder, CCB<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{?}}
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| {{nonfree}}Churches just getting started should phone for information. US$599/year plus US$99 setup for established churches of up to 120 congregants. More for larger churches.<!-- Learned from phone conversation with sales department on Oct. 3, 2007. -User:Unforgettableid -->
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| Online help
| Videos, webinars, on-site available
| Daytime phone, email with claimed 24-hour turnaround, included in yearly fee<ref>[http://www.churchcommunitybuilder.com/html/supportandhelp.html Church Software Web Based | Church Community Builder, Support and Help<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|-
! [[ChurchInfo]]<ref>[http://www.churchdb.org/ ChurchInfo, Church Database Built with PHP and MySQL - ChurchDB.org<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| The ChurchInfo team
| 1.2.9<ref>[http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=117341 SourceForge.net: Files<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| [[Open source]] ([[GPL]]v2)
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[PHP]]/[[MySQL]]
| {{free}} to download; you will need a website in order to install the server software.
| {{?}}
| Some online help and a small [http://www.churchdb.org/dokuwiki-2006-03-09/doku.php help wiki]
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| Free [https://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=401180 online forum]; about 90% of questions seem to get a response, usually within a day or two
|-
! [[Church Office Online]]<ref>[http://www.churchofficeonline.com/ Church Office Online - Church Management Software<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Church Office Online
http://www.churchofficeonline.com/
| Web-based
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[ASP.NET]]
| {{nonfree}} [[US$]] Free to US $49.95 per month depending on church size.<ref>[http://www.churchofficeonline.com/Pricing.aspx Church Office Online - Pricing<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| {{?}}
| Video tutorials<ref>[http://www.churchofficeonline.com/Support/VideoTutorials.aspx Church Office Online - Video Tutorials<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and several dozen pages of how-to documents
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| Email with claimed 24-hour turnaround<ref>[http://www.churchofficeonline.com/Support/Default.aspx Church Office Online - Support<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|-
! [[Church Radius]]<ref>[http://www.churchradius.com/ Free Church Management Software - Church Radius<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Ardent Development Solutions Inc.<ref>[http://www.churchradius.com/Contact/ Church Radius Information for Media / Bloggers<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Web-based
| Proprietary [[closed-source]] but developer says it will eventually become open-source<ref>[http://www.churchradius.com/blog/index.php/2007/06/29/whats-happening-at-church-radius/ Church Radius Blog » Blog Archive » What’s Happening at Church Radius?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{?}}
| [[ASP.NET]]
| {{free}}<ref>[http://www.churchradius.com/ Free Church Management Software - Church Radius<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| {{?}}
| Small online knowledgebase that only contains four questions and answers
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| There are [http://www.churchradius.com/forums/ forums] but {{As of|2008|01|lc=on}} nobody has asked any questions there.<ref>[http://www.churchradius.com/forums/ All Discussions - Church Radius Forums<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|-
! [[ChurchWatch]]<ref>[http://www.churchwatch.com/ Church Software by White Mountain Software: Church Management Software<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| White Mountain Software
http://www.churchwatch.com/
| 4.0049
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Works on any computer running Windows or Windows Emulation
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[Microsoft Visual Foxpro]]
| {{nonfree}} $285 for 250 people, $585 no limitations.
| Extremely easy to learn and use
| FAQs, newsletters and how-to's online<ref>[http://www.churchwatch.com/support.htm Church Management Software - White Mountain Software<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Training courses in various cities
| Paid email and phone support available
|-
! [[Donarius]]<ref>[http://www.donarius.com/ Church Management Software, Donation Tracking Software and Donor Management Software- Donarius<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Nuverb Systems Inc.
| 3.03
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Works on any computer running Windows or Windows Emulation
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[C++ Builder]]
| {{nonfree}} $64.97 for base version, optional modules for $12.00 each
| {{?}}
| FAQs online<ref>[http://www.nuverb.com/support/faq.html Frequently Asked Questions<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and help file with software
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| Free email and phone support available<ref>[http://www.nuverb.com/support/faq.html#support Frequently Asked Questions<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|-
! [[IconCMO]]<ref>[http://www.iconcmo.com/ Church Management Software by - Icon Systems, Inc.<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Icon Systems, Inc.
http://www.iconcmo.com
| Web-based
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| {{?}}
| Download Pricing<ref>[http://www.iconcmo.com/downloads/pdf/iconcmo_price_list.pdf IconCMO- Church Management Software Pricing <!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Extremely easy to use and learn
| FAQ and User Guide for users
| Free Webinar training
| Unlimited live support via Phone, Email and Online Database support <ref>[http://www.iconcmo.com/support/ Free support - Icon Systems, Inc.<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|-
! [[Kingdom Tools]]<ref>[http://www.kingdomtools.com/ Church Software, Web Based | Kingdom Tools, KT<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Kingdom Tools
| Web-based<ref>[http://www.kingdomtools.com/ Church Software, Web Based | Kingdom Tools, KT<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[Ruby (programming language)|Ruby]]/[[MySQL]]
| {{nonfree}}Free 30 day trial. No setup charge for new churches and church plants (template sites only). All inclusive, no annual or add-on charges for training, support, future enhancements or additions. Monthly subscription based on average Sunday attendance: For churches up to 100 members, it is $45 per month. 101-500 is $75/month, and 501-1000 is $95/month. If you have more than 1000+, it's $20 for each additional 500 members. <ref>[http://www.kingdomtools.com/ktpricing.kt/ Church Software, Web Based | Kingdom Tools, Pricing<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Extremely easy to use and learn
| Quick start videos, video tutorials, Knowledgebase, Online help
| Free unlimited - Online Chat, Screen Sharing, Videos, Webinars, telephone. On-site available (T&M)
| Free unlimited - Online Chat, Screen Sharing, Phone, Email, Web form, IM, Knowledgebase
|-
! [[Nativity]]<ref>[http://www.faithisbelieving.com/ Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Faith Partnership Technologies
http://www.faithisbelieving.com
| Web-based<ref>[http://www.faithisbelieving.com/how_it_works How Does it Work? | Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[PHP]]/[[MySQL]]
| 60 Day free trial then $29.95 per month for basic version<ref>[http://www.faithisbelieving.com/cost Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Extremely easy to use and learn
| FAQ guide and online tutorials for users
| 1 on 1 training for each new user<ref>[http://www.faithisbelieving.com/cost Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Unlimited live support via phone, email and live chat<ref>[http://www.faithisbelieving.com/cost Church Management Software / Church Ministry Software - The Revolutionary Nativity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|-
! [[OliveTwig]]
| http://www.olivetwig.com
| Web-based
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[PHP]]/[[MySQL]]
| Free
| Extremely easy to use and learn
| {{?}}
| {{?}}
| Free email and phone support available
|-
! [[Open Source Church]]<ref>[http://sourceforge.net/projects/osc/ SourceForge.net: Web Based Church Information Management<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| churchledger.com
| 3.6<ref>[http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=123457 SourceForge.net: Files<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| [[Open source]] ([[GPL]]v2)
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[XOOPS]]<ref>[http://sourceforge.net/projects/osc/ SourceForge.net: Web Based Church Information Management<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| {{free}} to download. Hosting and support available from [http://churchledger.com churchledger.com] for [[US$]]6/month and up.
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| Two [http://www.churchledger.com/xoops/churchledger/modules/content/index.php?id=4 help wikis]
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| [http://www.churchledger.com/xoops/churchledger/modules/content/index.php?id=4 Ticket system]; it is unclear if there is any fee. There is also an [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=420800 online forum] but {{As of|2008|01|lc=on}} 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
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[Delphi]] <!-- They wrote "Codebase & DBF data structure" but I don't think that is relevant. So I have commented it out. Cheers, -User:unforgettableid -->
| {{nonfree}} $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<ref>[http://www.servantpc.com/support.htm Church Management Software by Servant PC Resources Inc<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| For-fee phone, e-mail, and chat support<ref>[http://www.servantpc.com/support.htm Church Management Software by Servant PC Resources Inc<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|-
! [[Stafftool]]<ref>[http://www.stafftool.com/ Church and Non-Profit Management Made Easy - Stafftool<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Stafftool
| Web-based<ref>[http://www.stafftool.com/ Church and Non-Profit Management Made Easy - Stafftool<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| Proprietary [[closed-source]]
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[Ruby on Rails]]
| Beta. Pricing will be released soon.
| {{?}}
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| {{?}}<!-- could not find any info online about this as of late 2007 -->
| [http://getsatisfaction.com/stafftool Forums] available
|-
! [[kOOL - the church tool]]<ref>[http://www.churchtool.org kOOL - the church tool]</ref>
| Renzo Lauper and team on churchtool.org
| Web-based
| [[Open source]] ([[GPL]])
| Works on any computer with a web browser
| {{yes|Actively developed}}
| [[PHP]]/[[MySQL]]
| Free
| Extremely easy to use and learn
| Extensive documentation of the whole software available in English, German and Dutch <ref>[http://www.churchtool.org/documentation.html kOOL - the church tool: Documentation]</ref>
| Commercial support available [http://www.kircheonline.ch]
| 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
|}
 
==Old See also article==
This article was merged to [[Church software]].
 
For the table that used to be here, see http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Church_management_software&oldid=404939192
* [[Accounting software]]
* [[Comparison of accounting software]]
* [[Church management software]]
 
It was removed because it was incomplete and effectively promotional in nature. See [[WP:EL]] for Wikipedia's policy on external links. The article has links to an independent survey.
== References ==
{{reflist}}
 
The following lists may or may not have some useful content; I have not checked them. – [[User:Fayenatic london|Fayenatic <span style="color:#FF0000;">'''L'''</span>]] [[User talk:Fayenatic london|(talk)]] 18:27, 27 April 2012 (UTC)
==Further reading==
 
===Further reading===
*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
 
=== External links ===
* [http://www.churchsolutionsmag.com/articles/231Feat3.html Article: Church Management Software - How to choose the package that's right for you, By Nancy Armstrong and Brent Bill]
* [http://www.christianitytoday.com:80/yc/2002/002/8.54.html Article: Manageable Church Management, by Jennifer Schuchmann]
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