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Breeze vs The Church App

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Breeze

Religion

Free church management software for small churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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The Church App

Religion

Branded church app and digital engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Breeze has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Breeze single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches; The Church App specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, The Church App covers Custom Branding.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breeze and The Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where Breeze and The Church App differ
AttributeBreezeThe Church App
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIOS, Android

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion), founded (2012).

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
  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in The Church App

  • Custom Branding
  • Sermon Streaming
  • Event Management
  • Giving Platforms
  • Sermon Storage
  • Analytics
  • Push Notifications
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Giving Integration

What people use each for

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

Breeze

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

The Church App

  • Church and faith community management and engagementnot Breeze
  • Giving and donation management (mentioned 10% or more increase in giving)not Breeze
  • Member and volunteer coordinationnot 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

The Church App

  • Specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • Requires contacting sales team or booking a demo to obtain pricing information

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)

The Church App

On request
  • Starter$99/month
    • Basic app
    • Core features
  • Premium$299/month
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced features
    • Analytics

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 The Church App if

  • You need custom branding.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want sermon streaming.
The Church App review

Questions people ask

Is Breeze or The Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze starts at Free and The Church App at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breeze or The Church App?
Breeze has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breeze and On request for The Church App.
Does Breeze or The Church App run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. The Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Yes. Breeze has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. The Church App 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 The Church App is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that The Church App cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. The Church App covers Custom Branding, Sermon Streaming, Event Management, Giving Platforms. Both handle Giving Integration.

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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The Church App: How much does The Church App cost?

Specific pricing is not published on The Church App website. Contact sales at 469-564-3922, [email protected], or use the contact form to request pricing information.

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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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The Church App: Is there a free trial or demo available?

The Church App offers the ability to book a demo to learn about their platform and pricing. Visit their website and click the 'Book a Demo' link to connect with a sales representative.

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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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