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AI church management software: what they are and who makes them
free-start suites with per-product caps, flat or size-priced all-in-one systems, ai-forward and open platforms, quote-led and media-heavy platforms: Planning Center, One Church Software, ChurchTools through TouchPoint.
Types of AI church management software
Free-start suites with per-product caps
Planning Center and ChMeetings let a small church begin at no cost and pay as the people count or usage grows. The caps are written on the pricing pages, so a treasurer can see in advance where the free plan ends and what the first paid step costs.
Flat or size-priced all-in-one systems
ChurchTrac, Breeze, Tithely, Elvanto and ChurchDesk bundle records, giving and check-in at a monthly price tied to names, active adults or a flat rate. They suit congregations that want a single bill, little setup effort and a volunteer-friendly interface for weekly tasks.
AI-forward and open platforms
One Church Software describes AI-built reports, and Rock RMS names Agents and MCP Agents on its homepage. ChurchTools lists a writing assistant. These fit churches that want automation, have a staff member willing to check machine output before it reaches members, and accept limited detail on models.
Quote-led and media-heavy platforms
TouchPoint sells an annual subscription from $6,000, and Subsplash prices its main plans only on request while adding apps and live streaming. They fit large churches that have a staff member who handles vendor talks, demos and contract terms on the congregation's behalf.
Facts at a glance
| Tool | Publisher | Based in | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Center | Ministry Centered Technologies, Inc. | United States | Free tier |
| One Church Software | One Church Software, Inc. | United States | Trial + API |
| ChurchTools | ChurchTools Innovations GmbH | Germany | Trial + API |
| Tithely | Your Giving Inc, trading as Tithe.ly | United States | Free tier |
| ChurchTrac | ChurchTrac (legal name not stated on the vendor pages) | Not stated on the vendor pages | Trial |
| ChMeetings | Jios Apps Inc | United States | Free tier |
| Rock RMS | Spark Development Network, Inc. | United States | Free tier |
| Breeze ChMS | Breeze ChMS (legal name not stated on the vendor pages) | Not stated on the vendor pages | Trial |
| ChurchDesk | ChurchDesk ApS | Not consistent on the vendor pages: Denmark (privacy policy, Copenhagen address) and United Kingdom (pricing page, London address) | Trial |
| Elvanto | Elvanto, a Tithe.ly company (legal entity name not stated) | Not stated on the vendor pages | Paid |
| Subsplash | Not stated on the vendor pages | Not stated on the vendor pages | Free tier + API |
| TouchPoint | TouchPoint Software (part of Cass Information Systems, Inc., per its pages) | Not stated on the vendor pages | Paid |
