# ChurchStaq Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about ChurchStaq Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Church Management products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/211982/ChuchStaq --- # ChurchStaq Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) ChurchStaq ## What is ChurchStaq? ChurchStaq is church management software with giving built in—not bolted on. Manage your people, track attendance, and coordinate groups and ministries from one platform, with giving data connected to every profile automatically. Core ChMS features include individual and household profiles, attendance tracking, check-in, and group management. Staff and volunteers see the full picture—giving history, attendance patterns, and group involvement—without switching systems or running manual exports. A branded church app keeps your congregation connected beyond Sunday with push notifications, updates, and mobile giving. AI-powered search helps teams find anyone or answer data questions instantly, no complex reports required. Automated workflows, role-based permissions, and reporting dashboards reduce manual work. And because ChurchStaq is built by Pushpay, you get secure, proven payment processing without needing a separate integration. ## What is ChurchStaq used for? [Church Management](https://www.capterra.com/church-management-software/)[Payment Processing](https://www.capterra.com/payment-processing-software/)[Donation Management](https://www.capterra.com/donation-management-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 440 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 86% Neutral 10% Negative 5% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for ChurchStaq?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://pushpay.com/&name=ChurchStaq) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### ChurchStaq 4.3 (440) VS. [4.8 (655)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158103/Clearstream/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $29 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 3.9 (440) Ease Of Use 4.7 (655) Value For Money 4.1 (320) Value For Money 4.5 (586) Customer Service 4.3 (354) Customer Service 4.8 (560) ## ChurchStaq alternatives [4.8 (857)](https://www.capterra.com/p/125787/ChurchTrac/reviews/) Starting price $9.00 Per User, Per Month [4.7 (1,137)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76708/Planning-Center/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Highest Rated [4.9 (151)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184192/Chmeetings/reviews/) Starting price $12.00 Per User, Per Month [4.9 (74)](https://www.capterra.com/p/149636/One-Church/reviews/) Starting price $58.00 Per User, Per Month [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/211982/ChuchStaq/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Membership Management 4.3 (11) 72.73% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Database of members to track personal information of individuals and families Online Giving 4.5 (11) 63.64% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Outlet for members and visitors to submit donations electronically Volunteer Management 3.6 (11) 54.55% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage volunteer information and direct volunteer resources Child Check-in 3.7 (10) 80.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Secure process of tracking children during activities Member Directory 4.1 (10) 60.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Comprehensive list that contains information and details of all the members associated with a particular organization or group Member Communication 3.4 (7) 71.43% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Contact members listed in the database through email, SMS, social, phone, etc. ChurchStaq 79 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Integrate with a third-party accounting system Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups Track and interpret campaign performance metrics Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results Secure process of tracking children during activities Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc. Manage, organize, and store contact information View donor contribution history, track how much money have been raised over time and measure progress Accept and process credit card transactions Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system Accept and process cryptocurrency transactions such as Bitcoin Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Alter the layout and content of reports Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics Import and export data to and from software applications Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Accept and process credit/debit card transactions Track/record financial donations made by members, along with the issuance of tax receipts/documents Track and view detailed financial donation history made by contacts and members Track and maintain donor relationships throughout various stages/activities including contact information and previous outreach Electronically collect payments for goods or services Digitally sign online documents Reminders sent via email Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings Plan an event's time and location Software specialized for non-profit organizations Primarily serving churches and religious organizations Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Establish measurable goals and objectives and track their progress over a specific period of time Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies Transactions that typically involve face-to-face interactions between the payer and the payee Contact members listed in the database through email, SMS, social, phone, etc. Comprehensive list that contains information and details of all the members associated with a particular organization or group Online gateway through which members can access/update personal information Database of members to track personal information of individuals and families Access software remotely via mobile devices Ability to make a donation from a mobile device/app Clients can submit payments via mobile devices Manage and support multiple locations Process payments via multiple modes directly through the application Online calendar of upcoming events/activities viewable to members and visitors Create new forms and/or use ready-made online form templates Outlet for members and visitors to submit donations electronically Accept and process online payment transactions Tools to prevent payment fraud, such as identity authentication, risk analysis, seller protection, etc. Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Store, process, and transmit cardholder data in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Adjust communications based on previous interactions or personal preferences Track commitments to donate in the future Receive data and information in real time Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database Manage and track recurring gifts Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc. Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Organize members and schedule recurring small group meetings Send messages via SMS Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Monitor or audit historical and current transactions to analyze customer account activities Track visitors and purpose of visits Manage volunteer information and direct volunteer resources Coordinate and schedule the flow of services, plan musical selections, and assign team members Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.2 (412) 4.2 Based on 412 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.1 (320) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 4.1 (320) 4.1 Based on 320 reviews ## Integrations [ Mailchimp](https://www.capterra.com/p/110228/MailChimp/)[ QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/)[ Planning Center](https://www.capterra.com/p/76708/Planning-Center/)[ Tithe.ly](https://www.capterra.com/p/154664/Tithe-ly-Church-Giving/)[ Clearstream](https://www.capterra.com/p/158103/Clearstream/)[ Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/)[ Churchteams](https://www.capterra.com/p/103773/Churchteams/)[ eSPACE](https://www.capterra.com/p/144412/eSPACE/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.3 (354) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.3 (354) 4.3 Based on 354 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.3 Based on 440 reviews Filter by rating 5(247) 4(128) 3(43) 2(9) 1(13) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent GM Glen M. Connections and Communications Pastor Religious Institutions ### "Keep track of your people. " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 March 7, 2025 Overall, it’s been positive. We utilize the new app structure heavily as well. Pros The ability to encourage someone in their spiritual walk while not losing sight of any detail along the way. Through process queues and forms there’s an endless flexibility to managing people. Cons Somewhere along the way, the overall vision of “Church” feels absent now. Church Community Builder seemed a more apt title for a software that did just that. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor December 18, 2025 Glen, thank you for this feedback. We're glad the process queues, forms, and new app structure are helping you care for people well. We appreciate you sharing this perspective. BF Benjamin F. Creative and Communications Director Non-Profit Organization Management ### "A Substantial CMS if you can afford it." 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 January 2, 2025 ChMS can go toe-to-toe with the top Church Management Softwares out there, but at the time of our utilization, we were not using the software to its full extent, and that made it hard to justify given the price of the overall tool. Pros ChMS is a very substantial church management tool, even when we were using it several years ago before PushPay acquired it Cons At the time, cost was the biggest issue we had, as we were not utilizing a lot of the bells and whistles that we were paying for. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor December 18, 2025 Benjamin, thank you for this honest feedback. This is helpful as we think about how to better serve churches at different stages. We appreciate you recognizing the strength of the tool. JP Jim P. Adult Ministries Pastor Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Good but not Great...yet!" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 20, 2023 Hard to find answers to questions and workarounds at times. Pros Processes helpful. Good at helping connect congregation. Cons Small groups are poorly designed. Needs lots of attention and logic management to make this better. Alternatives considered [Planning Center](https://www.capterra.com/p/76708/Planning-Center/) Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 31, 2023 Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Jim! It makes us happy to hear that our solutions are helping you connect with your congregation—that is the goal! We're continually striving to provide the best-in-class technology to aid in your day-to-day ministry. KB kenneth b. Founder, Senior Pastor, Presiding Prelate Religious Institutions ### "My Review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 12, 2023 Pros donor management, online giving, and forms. Cons lack of options to customize options on profile and various parts of the chms. Switched from [Chmeetings](https://www.capterra.com/p/184192/Chmeetings/) pushpay is more reputable, has more features for today's church and there intro offer. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 31, 2023 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Kenneth! We're always working to innovate and add more features that help fuel the mission of the Church and we hope you continue to experience the benefits! AU Anonymous User Ministry Lead Religious Institutions ### "Beneficial Ministry Tool" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 3, 2023 Pros ChurchStaq's features and ease of use have become an essential ministry tool. Cons It would be helpful if when using the app on a cell phone had the same direct access as a laptop. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 31, 2023 Thanks for the review! We may be bias, but we tend to agree that ChurchStaq is essential to ministry on today's world and we're glad you find it beneficial to yours. Our teams are always working on ways to better our solutions to maximize the impact you are making in your communities. AR Andrew R. Executive Pastor Religious Institutions ### "The Heartbeat of our Church" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 19, 2023 We have been using ChMS for 15 years. There is no other platform available that would necessitate us moving to something else. It is truly the heartbeat of how our staff functions. Pros All in one system that handles our most critical needs. From donor management to child checkin, we use ChMS every day. Cons Currently there is a weakness in managing paid events. We have to supplement ChMS with a second event management platform for paid registrations (ChMS works amazing for free stuff). Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 29, 2023 Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Andrew! After 15 years, it is great to know you still find value in our product as we continue to innovate to meet the ever-evolving needs of the Church. It is so motivating to know that our ChMS is so central to the functioning of your church. Thank you for your loyalty! KM Ken M. Director Non-Profit Organization Management ### "My Thoughts" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 June 19, 2023 Pros Ease of use for non-tech people. Cons More customizable features would be nice. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 31, 2023 We appreciate your feedback, Ken! We know that church leaders don't often go into ministry to become tech experts—that's why we are here! We are honored that we get to wake up every day to continue to find ways to support the Church in navigating the tech space and identifying solutions that help expand the Kingdom impact. NP Nikkie P. Secretary Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Love using" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 15, 2023 Great Pros Very user friendly and we are able to use various facets of the product. Cons The only thing I can think of is if we can use it on an app but pay the same price. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 29, 2023 Thank you so much for leaving a review, Nikkie! We're always happy to hear that our customers love using our products and find multiple uses for them to further their ministries and Kingdom impact! KW Karen W. Missions Director Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Best in the Industry" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 7, 2023 The staff has been wonderful. We love working with \[sensitive content hidden\] Pros Using a church and donor management system is a must for churches. Using Church Staq is a no-brainer. It is very easy to implement and fun to use. Cons Some of the applications need updating. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 29, 2023 Thank you for leaving us a review, Karen! Wow—best in the industry, no-brainer, and fun to use?! We are flattered and motivated to continue to innovate to serve the needs of the Church! JH Jacoba H. Ministry Coordinator Religious Institutions ### "It works well" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 June 5, 2023 Helpful Pros It is well organized and easily accessible. Cons I would have like more ways in which to print lists of names.The program does not recognize strange characters like é Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 29, 2023 Thank you for providing a review, Jacoba! Well-organized, easily-accessible, and helpful are all words we like to hear about our offering. We will relay your feedback around printing lists of names and recognizing special characters. 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