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Breeze vs Church Alive

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Breeze

Religion

Free church management software for small churches

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Church Alive

Religion

Church management and event software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Breeze has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, Church Alive covers Member Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breeze and Church Alive actually diverge.

Attributes where Breeze and Church Alive differ
AttributeBreezeChurch Alive
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20122006

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

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 Breeze

  • Contact Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Groups Management
  • Google Integration
  • Export to Excel
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Church Alive

  • Member Management
  • Event Planning
  • Group Coordination
  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Email Integration
  • Calendar Systems
  • Payment Processing
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Giving Integration
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Breeze

  • Church member and contact managementnot Church Alive
  • Service planning and volunteer schedulingnot Church Alive
  • Event management and check-innot Church Alive
  • Giving and donation trackingnot Church Alive

Church Alive

  • Member managementnot Breeze
  • Donation trackingnot Breeze
  • Event planningnot Breeze
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Breeze
  • Communicationnot Breeze

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Breeze

  • Single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches
  • Limited advanced worship planning capabilities compared to competitors
  • Specialised giving integrations limited compared to alternatives

Church Alive

Nothing recorded yet. See the Church Alive review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Breeze

Free
  • Breeze ChMS$72/month
    • No setup fees, no contract, cancel anytime
    • Unlimited contacts, free giving
    • Text messaging (250 free/month, then $10 per 500)

Church Alive

On request
  • Basic$49/month
    • Core management
    • Up to 200 members
  • Professional$149/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose Breeze if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want attendance tracking.
Breeze review

Choose Church Alive if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want event planning.
Church Alive review

Questions people ask

Is Breeze or Church Alive better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze starts at Free and Church Alive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breeze or Church Alive?
Breeze has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breeze and On request for Church Alive.
Does Breeze or Church Alive run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. Church Alive runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Yes. Breeze has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Church Alive starts at On request.
What is Breeze best used for?
Breeze is most often used for church member and contact management, service planning and volunteer scheduling, event management and check-in, giving and donation tracking. Of those, church member and contact management and service planning and volunteer scheduling are not what Church Alive is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that Church Alive cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. Church Alive covers Member Management, Event Planning, Group Coordination, Volunteer Scheduling. Both handle Giving Integration, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Breeze: How much does Breeze ChMS cost?

$72/month flat rate with no setup fees, contracts, or per-contact charges. Includes unlimited admin users and free giving.

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Breeze: Does Breeze charge per contact or per user?

No, Breeze charges a flat $72/month with no per-contact or per-user fees. The service includes unlimited contacts and unlimited admin users.

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Breeze: Does Breeze offer a free trial?

Yes, 1 month of Breeze free trial available with no credit card required for demo access. Sign up anytime to start.

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