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Church Accounting Software
Church accounting software includes specialized tools for churches to manage funds and donations, church expenses, and financial reporting.
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"Fantastic product with fantastic support and really meaningful input from the actual company staff"
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Rino
Partner in South Africa
This information was sourced from Xero
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Xero
Pros:
Integrates well with adds on to provide more sophisticated reporting. Integration with AI products such as ReceiptBank and Approval Donkey also work well.
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Cons:
1099 reports are too limited. Tracking categories are too limited.
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Australia, Canada, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore
, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
and 3 others
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Chmeetings
Pros:
The developers are always adding new features, and they are very rapid to fix unexpected bug. The app is very valued and lot of priests and servants are already using it.
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Cons:
I do not think I remember the cons or disadvantages.
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This information was sourced from Chmeetings
Who Uses Chmeetings?
Churches and Dioceses of all sizes, locations and denominations that want simple and fast, yet robust and secure church management software, to...
"Overall, I highly recommend Wave if you are running a business and want low costs and an easy way..."
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Kari
HR Lady in US
This information was sourced from Wave
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Wave
Pros:
Since it is free, I expected customer service to be non-existent, but they do respond and resolve issues through their messaging system. You can also share info with your accountant.
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Cons:
It was disappointing when UK bank syncing stopped. Would prefer more options on personal designs for Invoices and Receipts.
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This information was sourced from Wave
Who Uses Wave?
Wave has helped more than 300,000 small business owners, freelancers, solopreneurs, and consultants in the US and Canada manage their money.
"Church windows meets all the software needs of my church including membership tracking, donations,..."
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Lisa
Financial Secretary in US
This information was sourced from Church Windows
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Church Windows
Pros:
It's easy to set up special accounts and link income and expenses, as was particularly needed this year when we received money from the Payroll Protection Program.
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Cons:
Working without the help. My routine hard and too many mistakes.
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This information was sourced from Church Windows
Who Uses Church Windows?
Church Windows Software serves churches of various denominations and sizes. Designed to assist with membership management, donation management,...
"100 percent satisfied. I have been approached with offers to switch. I turn every single one of..."
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Bob
Online Radio Expert/Host; Podcast Host; Ordained Minister/Award Winning Author/Prof. Public Speaker in US
This information was sourced from QuickBooks Online Advanced
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of QuickBooks Online Advanced
Pros:
The system is easy to use and QuickBooks has a ton of guides and videos to help begins with just about anything. Truly accounting made easy, not to mention the dozens of app integrations available.
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Cons:
My only complaint is when calling customer service, I have been helped by representatives who know less than I do about their program.
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This information was sourced from QuickBooks Online Advanced
Who Uses QuickBooks Online Advanced?
The #1 Accounting and Financials software for Small Business.
"Amazing experience so far. ChurchTrac is going to be such a huge help to us as we transition into..."
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April
Pastor in US
This information was sourced from ChurchTrac
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of ChurchTrac
Pros:
Integration was very easy. I did a data dump of my old program in ShelbyNext and sent the file to customer service at ChurchTrac and they took care of uploading it into ChurchTrac for me.
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Cons:
I did have an issue when i found i had made a duplicate entry and went to delete it. It somehow deleted an entry from a couple month before and I had to go over past reports to find the error.
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This information was sourced from ChurchTrac
Who Uses ChurchTrac?
Churches looking for a powerful, yet cost-effective solution for member administration and church management. We offer the features that every church...
"It does what it is supposed to do. It works and integrates seamlessly."
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Neal F
Director of Communication in US
This information was sourced from Tithe.ly
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Tithe.ly
Pros:
Tithe.ly has been easy to integrate with our existing website. Even our less technologically savvy members have found it easy to use.
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Cons:
Current integration with ChMS is buggy. No notification when someone gives.
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This information was sourced from Tithe.ly
Who Uses Tithe.ly?
Tithely is perfect for all size churches. We're currently serving everyone from church plants to churches of 15,000+ members. Our pricing & easy-to-us...
"Sage Intacct has been an invaluable tool that has simplified and streamlined several complex tasks,..."
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Nicolas
Financial Analyst in US
This information was sourced from Sage Intacct
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Sage Intacct
Pros:
Anyone with multiple locations will benefit from this platform. With some experience, the reports are extremely customizable to your exact needs as well.
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Cons:
I wouldn't mind if there was a "lite" or "simple" solution. But I guess I can see where that would undermine the overall software architecture.
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This information was sourced from Sage Intacct
Who Uses Sage Intacct?
The leading cloud accounting and financial management system that enables CFOs to accelerate the growth of their business
"Easy to learn and to use. Helps us track everything from giving to attendance, as well as trends...."
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Amy
Office Administrator in US
This information was sourced from Realm
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Realm
Pros:
It is very user friendly and the customer support was very quick & efficient with handling any issues.
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Cons:
Her work system is "locked down" so she cannot update her browser. The value of Realm is when everyone in the church uses it, because of this restriction our utility is severely compromised.
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This information was sourced from Realm
Who Uses Realm?
Realm Accounting is designed to meet the needs of all organizations. The pricing is based on average weekly attendance to give organizations of all...
"Listen, price is always a concern, but so is the time you'll spend manipulating reports in Excel..."
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Cain
Controller in US
This information was sourced from Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT
Pros:
Wide range of training available. Excellent customer support.
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Cons:
Getting information out in a form and format that they could use was difficult to impossible. I was told they spent $250k getting the program up and running in implementation costs.
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This information was sourced from Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT
Who Uses Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT?
Nonprofit and governmental organizations. Blackbaud’s fund accounting software powers key industries: health and human services organizations,...
"We have had a wonderful experience with ShelbyNext | Financials and would switch again if we had to..."
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Jonathan
Administrative Pastor in US
This information was sourced from ShelbyNext Financials
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of ShelbyNext Financials
Pros:
It is relatively easy to pick up and learn all the tasks you would need to know. Having the PO Management system has been one of the most cost beneficial additions to our organization.
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Cons:
Budget projections are not available. Tracking can be difficult.
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This information was sourced from ShelbyNext Financials
"I have used MYOB for years, it's perfect for getting the job done, and easy to use."
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Ivan
Senior Bookkeeper in Australia
This information was sourced from MYOB Business
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of MYOB Business
Pros:
Payroll is ok it has some nice features on pay items but nothing the old essentials could do easily.
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Cons:
No real downsides to the system. As we were using Viberent as a custom software piece there were some glitches with the API integration but this is to be expected.
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This information was sourced from MYOB Business
Who Uses MYOB Business?
The MYOB Business range is designed for businesses from sole traders, to growing operations and even established companies of up to 19 employees in...
"Once you get used to the dashboard settings, it is surprising how creative you can get with the..."
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Richard
Lead Pastor in Canada
This information was sourced from Subsplash
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Subsplash
Pros:
Both the App Design and Web Design were intuitive and very well integrated. We are tech savvy but the ease were were able to create large amounts of content was almost rewarding.
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Cons:
It only provides a daily calendar and does not give you the option to view weekly or monthly. Obviously, it makes scrolling down a month or two in advance difficult.
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"we use the database for recording giving. i used to have Logos software. Elexio is better and..."
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Karen
Director of Operations in US
This information was sourced from Elexio Community
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Elexio Community
Pros:
I like the many features that integrate with the basic database: Community App, embed calendar on website, giving platform, forms and registration. Elexio also offers good training resources.
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Cons:
Some features are more difficult to find in the program than others.
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This information was sourced from Elexio Community
Who Uses Elexio Community?
Elexio seeks to serve churches that are discleship-driven and outreach-oriented. We service this nation's largest churches, church plants, and...
"I run a photography+subcontractor business. I've been with Zipbooks since before they started..."
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CJ
Owner/Photographer in US
This information was sourced from ZipBooks
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of ZipBooks
Pros:
In some instances, the support staff have not had the expertise to offer guidance or solve elementary problems. The ZipBooks team is impressively swift and knowledgeable.
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Cons:
It may be that I'm misremembering and it's just not possible to export without paying, which would also be a problem.
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This information was sourced from ZipBooks
Who Uses ZipBooks?
ZipBooks is free accounting software for contractors, small businesses and accountants. We do an especially good job as a free FreshBooks alternative.
"I have been using Power Church since the third version and love it. (I think over 10years) It is as..."
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Debbie
US
This information was sourced from PowerChurch Plus
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of PowerChurch Plus
Pros:
The cost was fine, but I am worshipping in a small church: about 30 members, and right now they are not in the position to make such a purchase.
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Cons:
The presentation on-screen appears a bit antiquated with its' likeness to DOS programs from decades ago. Sometimes, it is difficult to read the text size accurately.
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This information was sourced from PowerChurch Plus
Who Uses PowerChurch Plus?
PowerChurch Plus targets growing churches looking for membership, ministry management, and church accounting.
"Product was an excellent additional to our membership accountability for our church. Used product..."
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Johnny
Chairman-Trustee Board in US
This information was sourced from FlockBase
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Asset Tracking
Budgeting/Forecasting
Billing & Invoicing
Receipt Management
Expense Tracking
Donation Management
Payroll Management
Financial Reporting
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of FlockBase
Pros:
I especially like that you don't have to open FlackBase and FlockBase Accounting separately. Entering and changing dates has been improved.
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Cons:
Associate said that will be changed/added but he had no idea of that time frame. Also when importing a picture to the directory (used the correct format) it just loaded up an icon & not the picture.
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This information was sourced from FlockBase
Who Uses FlockBase?
Churches that depend on volunteers or a small staff that need simple & affordable church membership and true fund accounting software.
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