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ChurchTrac vs The Church App

ChurchTrac logo

ChurchTrac

Religion

Church management and member tracking software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Church App logo

The Church App

Religion

Branded church app and digital engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ChurchTrac has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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 Church App specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchTrac covers Member 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 ChurchTrac and The Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchTrac and The Church App differ
AttributeChurchTracThe Church App
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveIOS, Android
Founded20092012

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 ChurchTrac

  • Member Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Payroll Systems
  • Payment Processors
  • Data Import/Export
  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in The Church App

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

What people use each for

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

ChurchTrac

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

The Church App

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

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

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 ChurchTrac if

  • You need member management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want attendance tracking.
ChurchTrac 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 ChurchTrac or The Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchTrac 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, ChurchTrac or The Church App?
ChurchTrac has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ChurchTrac and On request for The Church App.
Does ChurchTrac or The Church App run on more platforms?
ChurchTrac runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. The Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use ChurchTrac for free?
Yes. ChurchTrac has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. The Church App starts at On request.
What is ChurchTrac best used for?
ChurchTrac is most often used for church membership, giving and event management in one system, fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation. Of those, church membership, giving and event management in one system and fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation are not what The Church App is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchTrac do that The Church App cannot?
ChurchTrac covers Member Management, Attendance Tracking, Visitor Tracking, Payroll Systems. The Church App covers Custom Branding, Sermon Streaming, Giving Integration, Event Management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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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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