Church & Religious · head to head
Accordance Bible Software vs TouchPoint
Accordance Bible Software
Church & Religious
Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources
- From
- On request
- Rated
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TouchPoint
Church & Religious
Enterprise church management software with integrated giving
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Accordance Bible Software the Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing; TouchPoint starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier
- They diverge on capability: Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, TouchPoint covers Membership Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Accordance Bible Software and TouchPoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Accordance Bible Software | TouchPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, IPad | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1989 | 1998 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Accordance Bible Software
- Original Language Tools
- Multiple Translations
- Advanced Search
- Grammar Analysis
- Academic Resources
- Lexicons
- Historical Context
- Exegetical Tools
Only in TouchPoint
- Membership Management
- Online Giving
- Volunteer Management
- Accounting Software
- Fund Accounting
- Business Rules Engine
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Accordance Bible Software
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
TouchPoint
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Both are used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling, communication, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Accordance Bible Software
- The Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
TouchPoint
- Starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Accordance Bible Software
On request- Standard$199/month
- Basic package
- Core resources
- Free updates 1 year
- Premier$399/month
- Full package
- Extensive libraries
- Lifetime updates
TouchPoint
On request- Standard$199/month
- Core modules
- Up to 500 members
- Enterprise$499/month
- All modules
- Unlimited members
- Custom integration
Which should you pick?
Choose Accordance Bible Software if
- You need original language tools.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IPad.
- You also want multiple translations.
Choose TouchPoint if
- You need membership management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want online giving.
Questions people ask
- Is Accordance Bible Software or TouchPoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Accordance Bible Software starts at On request and TouchPoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Accordance Bible Software or TouchPoint?
- Accordance Bible Software starts at On request and TouchPoint at On request.
- Does Accordance Bible Software or TouchPoint run on more platforms?
- Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad. TouchPoint runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is Accordance Bible Software best used for?
- Accordance Bible Software is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
- What can Accordance Bible Software do that TouchPoint cannot?
- Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis. TouchPoint covers Membership Management, Online Giving, Volunteer Management, Accounting Software.