Why SteepleMate is the #1 Church Management System for 2025

The premier choice with unparallelled suite of features that not only meet but exceed the demands of modern congregations.

What is church management software? 

Church management software (ChMS) is a digital tool designed to streamline and automate a church’s administrative tasks such as managing church members, finances, events, and communications with a goal of enhancing overall efficiency and community engagement.

What are the key features of church management software?

    1.   Church Membership Management: Track and maintain church member and visitor information, attendance, and involvement. 

    2.   Financial Management: Handle donations, tithes, pledges, budgeting, and financial reporting.

    3.    Event and Service Scheduling: Plan and manage church events, services, conferences, prayer meetings, registrations and facility bookings. 

    4.    Communication Tools: Send mass communications via email, SMS, or chat and allow group leaders to reach members within a safe and secure communication tool. 

    5.    Volunteer Management: Organize and track volunteer activities and schedules.

    6.    Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports on various aspects of church operations for better decision-making.

How much does church management software cost? 

Many products on the market include monthly or yearly subscriptions that can be all inclusive or priced by features or the size of your congregation. While some churches can be successful using a free church management software, others may need more features that could cost them $100 per month or more. A few examples:

    •    SteepleMate: Offers a lifetime of free tools that allow churches to keep up with members and visitors with online giving. As churches grow they can upgrade to SteepleMate Pro and use the entire suite of features at $69.99 per month or less.

    •    Breeze ChMS: Flat rate of $72 per month with add-on options for a church website starting at $19 per month.

    •    Tithely ChMS: Free for giving only, but the Tithely All Access plan is $119 per month with a $149 setup cost.

    •    Planning Center: Modular pricing, starting around $15 per month per module, depending on the features selected.

These prices can vary, so it’s important to review each platform’s offerings to determine the best fit for your church.

How to choose the best church management software

Consider your church’s specific needs, such as membership tracking, event management, financials, and communication tools. Next, evaluate the software’s features that are most important to you, keeping in mind ease of use and scalability. Lastly, compare pricing plans and customer support options. It’s also a good idea to read reviews or try out demos to see which church software aligns best with your church’s goals and operations. 

See SteepleMate in Action!

Want to explore how SteepleMate can help your church manage members, finances, communication, and more? Schedule a free live demo with one of our experts. 

  • Personalized walkthrough of SteepleMate’s features 
  • Ask questions in real-time and see how it fits your needs
  • No pressure - just a helpful overview of what’s possible

Choose a date and time that works for you! We’ll take care of the rest.

(Prefer to explore on your own? Click here to watch our on-demand demo on YouTube.)

Compare SteepleMate Free and Pro

Unlike Free, SteepleMate Pro includes every tool you need to manage and grow your church—with no limitations.

Choose Your Plan
Features SM FREE SM PRO
SM People Essentials Advanced
People Management Basic Access Advanced
Church Directory Limited Features Yes
Web Kiosk Limited Features Yes
Exclusive to SteepleMate Pro
SM Finance Full Access
Giving Service Optional Optional
Contribution Tracking ✔️
QuickBooks Integration ✔️
SM Reach​ (Website, Apps & Media) ✔️
SM Preach​ (Sermon Tools) ✔️
SM Academics​ (Academys and Mothers Day Out Programs) ✔️