# ACS Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about ACS Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Membership Management products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/2668/ACS --- # ACS 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)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) ACS ## What is ACS? ACS enables churches to manage groups, events, finances, donor relationships, volunteers, staff, child care, schedules, mailings, reporting, websites, growth strategies, and so much more. Whether online, offline, desktop, or wireless, the tools you need to help you connect your community are totally integrated under one roof! No matter the size of your church or organization, ACS has the tools to help extend your ministry. ## What is ACS used for? [Membership Management](https://www.capterra.com/membership-management-software/)[Church Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/church-accounting-software/)[Church Management](https://www.capterra.com/church-management-software/) Overall rating Based on 126 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 68% Neutral 22% Negative 10% Starting price $279.95 Per Feature, Per Month 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 ACS?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.acstechnologies.com/&name=ACS) ## 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. ### ACS 3.9 (126) VS. [4.5 (166)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268006/Daxko-Operations/reviews/) Starting Price $279.95 Per Feature, Per Month Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 3.5 (126) Ease Of Use 4.5 (166) Value For Money 3.6 (87) Value For Money 4.4 (129) Customer Service 4.5 (111) Customer Service 4.5 (152) ## ACS alternatives [4.2 (645)](https://www.capterra.com/p/57588/StarChapter/reviews/) Starting price $113.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 80% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.8 (803)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133173/Brilliant-Directories/reviews/) Starting price $1450.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.9 (151)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184192/Chmeetings/reviews/) Starting price $12.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.4 (604)](https://www.capterra.com/p/145039/WellnessLiving/reviews/) Starting price $69.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 85% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/2668/ACS/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Financial Reporting 4.0 (3) 33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Generate reports to assess the financial performance of an organization General Ledger 4.3 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions Bank Reconciliation 4.5 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements Donation Management 5.0 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track/record financial donations made by members, along with the issuance of tax receipts/documents Electronic Payments 5.0 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Electronically collect payments for goods or services Fund Accounting 5.0 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage revenue acquired through grants, donations, and other sources (accountability vs. profitability) ACS 43 features Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. Track money owed to a company's creditors/suppliers Track outstanding invoices and the money owed from clients Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates Monitor the usage of assets, such as equipment, tools, software, etc., throughout their lifecycle Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements Create budgets based on historical data and future projections Accounting functionality within the system, not requiring integration with third-party tools Secure process of tracking children during activities Manage a group of members established for coordinating plans, programs, or other initiatives Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Track/record financial donations made by members, along with the issuance of tax receipts/documents Track and collect membership dues Electronically collect payments for goods or services Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings Plan an event's time and location Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization Generate reports to assess the financial performance of an organization Manage revenue acquired through grants, donations, and other sources (accountability vs. profitability) Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions Add, store and access information pertaining to members 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 Handle various types of membership based on groupings Database of members to track personal information of individuals and families Conveniently automatically renew memberships at the end of subscriptions Access software remotely via mobile devices Access the system via a mobile application Manage and support multiple locations Online calendar of upcoming events/activities viewable to members and visitors Outlet for members and visitors to submit donations electronically Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently Track commitments to donate in the future Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc. Organize members and schedule recurring small group meetings Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Manage volunteer information and direct volunteer resources Built-in website builder or integration with third-party site Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 3.8 (103) 3.8 Based on 103 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 3.6 (87) Basic $279.95 Per Feature,Per Month Value for money 3.6 (87) 3.6 Based on 87 reviews 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 4.5 (111) 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 4.5 (111) 4.5 Based on 111 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 3.9 Based on 126 reviews Filter by rating 5(48) 4(37) 3(29) 2(7) 1(5) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent CS Cerenity S. Teacher Education Management ### "Easy to navigate and user friendly " 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 August 26, 2023 Very positive experience using ACS Softwares. Pros The financial management is the easiest and most important thing that I access. Within a business Human Resources and Payroll Specialists can easily track income for the Church as well as the Academy and all expenses. Cons Although I do not pay the premiums, The Church does I feel like the cost of monthly subscriptions is expensive. But I do realize all the different things that ACS technologies offers. 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. JG Judy G. Parish Administrator Religious Institutions ### "Consistent Product" 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 8, 2023 Good product Pros Wonderful and quick Support when needed. Cons Learning to use from scratch. Report creation sometimes complicated Switched from [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) Increased Functionality 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. CS Cole S. CEO Design ### "We liked it" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 February 17, 2023 We enjoyed using ACS after all functionality over aesthetics. Pros We really liked how easy it was for our members to find each other in the directories Cons We didn’t like that the UI was pretty ugly and made it look like we were outdated 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. KV Kathy V. Administrative Assistant Religious Institutions ### "Realm Church Management Software" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 October 13, 2022 We formerly had a lot of cash and checks coming through the office for camps, studies and events, etc. With online event registration and payment, it cuts down the need for people to come in to register and pay. Also has various report options that go along with these registrations that are very helpful. Whenever we have a problem or question, customer support is very helpful and friendly! Pros Lots of functions from directory, group management, event registration, online payment for events. Every module I've used has been fairly user-friendly. Always upgrading and improving. Cons Some days we notice it's "sluggish" (may be an internet issue). We use it every day in our office, but people using it from home often have problems. Doesn't work as well on mobile devices as on computer. 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. LH LaShun H. Finance Manager Accounting ### "A review of ACS" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 September 15, 2022 Pros The ability to use the membership management when entering data and the ease of creating databases as needed in the accounting system. Cons Currently there are no issues with this software 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. AU Anonymous User Director of Family Ministries Religious Institutions ### "Showing Its Age" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 3/10 August 20, 2022 ACS was once state of the art software--it is no longer. The company itself is working to move customers to newer products (Realm in particular) and current ACS users should get themselves into the cloud ASAP. Pros ACS does everything I need a ChMS to do--keeps track of members, church finances, volunteers, communications, etc. ACTS is a trusted name in this space, and their products are solid and reliable. Cons ACS may do everything I want a ChMS to do...but not without a lot of frustration. Sorting out workflow and finding the relevant settings takes far too long and is not at all intuitive. While all the modules technically work together, in practice their integration is flimsy and difficult to understand. Alternatives considered [Text In Church](https://www.capterra.com/p/142758/Text-In-Church/) [IconCMO](https://www.capterra.com/p/2675/IconCMO/) [Tithe.ly](https://www.capterra.com/p/154664/Tithe-ly-Church-Giving/) 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. LW Laurie W. Office Manager Religious Institutions ### "ACS does what it needs to" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 July 28, 2022 Pros Although we no longer use ACS, it was a great church software for us. It held all the information we needed, such as financial, contributions, and church member information. Great customer service and mostly user friendly. Cons At the time we used ACS, I found it difficult to correct errors in accounting software. 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. LL Leigh L. Director of Finance Religious Institutions ### "Research other products firt" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 1/10 June 10, 2021 Excellent customer service for an older version of the product. Pros ACS offers excellent customer support. I have heard that the newer version is more advanced. Cons We use an older version of ACS Financials and need to upgrade. The older version is rigid and reporting can be burdenson. 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. JS Josh S. Lead Pastor (elect) Religious Institutions ### "It does everything" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 April 29, 2021 ACS is dependable, strong and has always delivered. They have been in the game for awhile and show no signs of slowing down. Pros ACS does everything we need in church management software! Aside from service planning it does EVERYTHING needed! Cons I would love to see ACS step into the service planning side of things too and truly become an "all in one" stop shop! Interaction with CCLI, ect... The software does take a bit to get used to, it could be more user friendly. 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. SS Sheri S. Volunteer Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Best Church Software - REALM" 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 March 31, 2021 Great company and very helpful. They want us to succeed. Pros The ease of use. The versatility. They update and upgrade every week to stay relevant. Very helpful to make sure we are happy especially during Covid. Cons The ability to get a photo attached to your profile for an older person. That our church database is everyone - not just a database for members and one for donors/visitors. Reasons for choosing ACS user friendly 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. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/2668/ACS/reviews/) Popular comparisons [Tithe.ly vs ACS](https://www.capterra.com/compare/2668-154664/ACS-vs-Tithe-ly-Church-Giving) [Chmeetings vs ACS](https://www.capterra.com/compare/2668-184192/ACS-vs-Chmeetings)  Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. 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