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ChurchDesk vs EasyWorship

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ChurchDesk

Religion

Church management and member portal platform

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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EasyWorship

Religion

Church presentation and worship planning software

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ChurchDesk all subscription plans carry a one time setup fee of 655 GBP per parish for onboarding and training; EasyWorship subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchDesk covers Member Portal, EasyWorship covers Presentation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChurchDesk and EasyWorship actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchDesk and EasyWorship differ
AttributeChurchDeskEasyWorship
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Mac
Founded20102006

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 ChurchDesk

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

Only in EasyWorship

  • Presentation
  • Lyric Management
  • Video Integration
  • Slide Creation
  • Planning Center
  • Music Databases
  • Social Media
  • Media Libraries

What people use each for

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

ChurchDesk

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

EasyWorship

  • Displaying song lyrics, scripture and video during church servicesnot ChurchDesk
  • Building service presentations from a media librarynot ChurchDesk

Where each one falls short

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

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

EasyWorship

  • Subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops
  • Priced on average weekly attendance, so the cost rises with congregation size rather than with usage
  • Basic starts at $17.50 a month and Premium at $27.50, both quoted as starting prices
  • The included media library of backgrounds and countdowns is Premium only, so Basic users supply their own

Pricing, plan by plan

ChurchDesk

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

EasyWorship

On request
  • Starter$249/month
    • Basic presentation
    • Core features
    • 1 year support
  • Pro$600/month
    • All features
    • Priority support
    • Advanced tools

Which should you pick?

Choose ChurchDesk if

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

Choose EasyWorship if

  • You need presentation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want lyric management.
EasyWorship review

Questions people ask

Is ChurchDesk or EasyWorship better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchDesk starts at On request and EasyWorship at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChurchDesk or EasyWorship?
ChurchDesk starts at On request and EasyWorship at On request.
Does ChurchDesk or EasyWorship run on more platforms?
ChurchDesk runs on Web, Mobile. EasyWorship runs on Windows, Mac.
What is ChurchDesk best used for?
ChurchDesk is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what EasyWorship is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchDesk do that EasyWorship cannot?
ChurchDesk covers Member Portal, Announcements, Event RSVP, Volunteer Coordination. EasyWorship covers Presentation, Lyric Management, Video Integration, Slide Creation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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EasyWorship: What is the difference between EasyWorship Basic and Premium plans?

Basic ($17.50/month or $210/year) includes presentation software only. Premium ($27.50/month or $330/year) adds access to thousands of worship backgrounds, motion graphics, and seasonal media.

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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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EasyWorship: Does EasyWorship offer a free trial?

Yes. EasyWorship offers a free 30-day trial available for download on both Mac and Windows with no credit card required.

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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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EasyWorship: Does EasyWorship include CCLI song access?

Yes. Both Basic and Premium plans include access to 500,000+ licensed worship songs via CCLI SongSelect integration.

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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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EasyWorship: How many Bible translations are available in EasyWorship?

EasyWorship includes over 90 Bible translations across 32 languages.

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EasyWorship: What support options does EasyWorship include?

Both Basic and Premium plans include unlimited customer support.

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