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Breeze vs ChurchDesk

Breeze logo

Breeze

Religion

Free church management software for small churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ChurchDesk logo

ChurchDesk

Religion

Church management and member portal 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; ChurchDesk all subscription plans carry a one time setup fee of 655 GBP per parish for onboarding and training
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, ChurchDesk covers Member Portal.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breeze and ChurchDesk actually diverge.

Attributes where Breeze and ChurchDesk differ
AttributeBreezeChurchDesk
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20122010

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
  • Giving Integration
  • Export to Excel
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in ChurchDesk

  • Member Portal
  • Announcements
  • Event RSVP
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Email Integration
  • Calendar Systems
  • Giving Platforms
  • Mobile App

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Breeze

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

ChurchDesk

  • 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

ChurchDesk

  • All subscription plans carry a one time setup fee of 655 GBP per parish for onboarding and training
  • Multi-Parish support is only available by contacting sales on the Small, Medium and Large plans
  • Payment Terminal add-on costs 456 GBP per year on top of the Basic through Medium plans

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)

ChurchDesk

On request
  • Starter$99/month
    • Basic features
    • Up to 500 members
  • Plus$299/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced portal

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 ChurchDesk if

  • You need member portal.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want announcements.
ChurchDesk review

Questions people ask

Is Breeze or ChurchDesk better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze starts at Free and ChurchDesk at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breeze or ChurchDesk?
Breeze has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breeze and On request for ChurchDesk.
Does Breeze or ChurchDesk run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. ChurchDesk runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Yes. Breeze has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChurchDesk 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 ChurchDesk is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that ChurchDesk cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. ChurchDesk covers Member Portal, Announcements, Event RSVP, Volunteer Coordination. Both handle 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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ChurchDesk: What is ChurchDesk's pricing structure?

ChurchDesk offers four subscription plans billed annually: Basic at £54/month, Small at £97/month, Medium at £140/month, and Large at £239/month, excluding VAT.

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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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ChurchDesk: What is included in ChurchDesk plans?

All tiers include the same core modules: Calendar, People, Forms, Website, Workflows, and Finance, plus attendance tracking, payments, booking enquiries, and studio access.

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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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ChurchDesk: What setup costs does ChurchDesk charge?

ChurchDesk charges a one-time setup fee of £655 per parish for 'Upstart & Training,' which covers initial configuration and onboarding.

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ChurchDesk: What ChurchDesk add-ons are available?

Add-ons include Studio (£57/month), Cookies & Analytics (£10/month), Additional Websites (£36/month), and Payment Terminal (£456/year for smaller plans). The Large plan includes one Payment Terminal.

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