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Breeze vs ChurchTrac

Breeze logo

Breeze

Religion

Free church management software for small churches

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Free
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ChurchTrac logo

ChurchTrac

Religion

Church management and member tracking software

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Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Breeze single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches; ChurchTrac priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, ChurchTrac covers Member Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breeze and ChurchTrac actually diverge.

Attributes where Breeze and ChurchTrac differ
AttributeBreezeChurchTrac
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20122009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Groups Management
  • Google Integration
  • Giving Integration
  • Export to Excel

Only in ChurchTrac

  • Member Management
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Payroll Systems
  • Payment Processors
  • Data Import/Export

Both cover

  • Attendance Tracking
  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

What people use each for

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

Breeze

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

ChurchTrac

  • Church membership, giving and event management in one systemnot Breeze
  • Fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregationnot 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

ChurchTrac

  • Priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier
  • The published figure is a starting price of $29 a month, with per band prices shown only in an on page calculator
  • Enhanced messaging is a $7 a month add on and includes 250 credits
  • Website and app setup starts at $477 and accounting setup at $399, both one off

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)

ChurchTrac

Free
  • Starter (75 people)$29/month
    • Tracks up to 75 people
    • All core features included
  • Growth (250 people)$null/month
    • Tracks up to 250 people
    • All core features included
  • Enterprise (Unlimited people)$null/month
    • Unlimited people tracking
    • All core features included

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 groups management.

Choose ChurchTrac if

  • You need member management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want visitor tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Breeze or ChurchTrac better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze starts at Free and ChurchTrac at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breeze or ChurchTrac?
Breeze starts at Free and ChurchTrac at Free.
Does Breeze or ChurchTrac run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. ChurchTrac runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 ChurchTrac is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that ChurchTrac cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Groups Management, Google Integration, Giving Integration. ChurchTrac covers Member Management, Visitor Tracking, Payroll Systems, Payment Processors. Both handle Attendance Tracking, Web support, Mobile-responsive 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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ChurchTrac: How much does ChurchTrac cost?

ChurchTrac starts at $29/month for tracking 75 people and includes people management, fund accounting, giving, website and app, check-in, worship, groups, volunteers, messaging, registrations, and automations. Annual billing offers a 10% discount.

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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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ChurchTrac: Is there a free trial for ChurchTrac?

Yes, ChurchTrac offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

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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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ChurchTrac: What costs extra in ChurchTrac?

Enhanced Messaging costs $7/month and includes 250 messaging credits monthly for two-way texting and voice. Website and App Build service starts at $477. Accounting Setup service starts at $399.

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ChurchTrac: How are ChurchTrac pricing tiers organized?

Pricing tiers are based on the number of people tracked: 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000, or Unlimited. An interactive calculator on the pricing page shows exact costs for each tier.

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