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EasyWorship vs IconCMO

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EasyWorship

Religion

Church presentation and worship planning software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IconCMO logo

IconCMO

Religion

Comprehensive church and organization management software

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: EasyWorship subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops; IconCMO membership and accounting are priced as two separate subscriptions, so a church needing both pays for both
  • They diverge on capability: EasyWorship covers Presentation, IconCMO covers Member Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyWorship and IconCMO actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyWorship and IconCMO differ
AttributeEasyWorshipIconCMO
Starting priceOn request$50/month
PlatformsWindows, MacWeb, Desktop
Founded20061985

Identical on both: 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 EasyWorship

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

Only in IconCMO

  • Member Management
  • Financial Management
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Facility Management
  • Accounting Packages
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Systems
  • Reporting Tools

What people use each for

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

EasyWorship

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

IconCMO

  • Church membership and attendance recordsnot EasyWorship
  • Donation tracking and contribution statementsnot EasyWorship
  • Fund accounting for a congregationnot EasyWorship
  • Event registration and child check-in on the Premium tiernot EasyWorship
  • Bulk email to membersnot EasyWorship

Where each one falls short

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

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

IconCMO

  • Membership and accounting are priced as two separate subscriptions, so a church needing both pays for both
  • The Basic membership plan at $50 a month includes a single user
  • Communications and email statements start at the Standard plan at $75 a month, capped at 2,000 emails a month and 5 users
  • Event registration, check-in and document storage require Premium at $125 a month
  • Accounts payable and receivable are gated to the Premium accounting tier at $45 a month

Pricing, plan by plan

EasyWorship

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

IconCMO

$50/month
  • Membership & Donation - Basic$50/month
    • 1 User account
    • Membership tracking
    • Attendance tracking
  • Membership & Donation - Standard$75/month
    • 5 Users
    • All Basic features
    • Communications
  • Membership & Donation - Premium$125/month
    • Unlimited Users
    • Unlimited Emails
    • All Basic and Standard features
  • Accounting - Standard$35/month
    • 1 User
    • General Ledger
    • Banking

Which should you pick?

Choose EasyWorship if

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

Choose IconCMO if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want financial management.
IconCMO review

Questions people ask

Is EasyWorship or IconCMO better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyWorship starts at On request and IconCMO at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EasyWorship or IconCMO?
EasyWorship starts at On request and IconCMO at $50/month.
Does EasyWorship or IconCMO run on more platforms?
EasyWorship runs on Windows, Mac. IconCMO runs on Web, Desktop.
What is EasyWorship best used for?
EasyWorship is most often used for displaying song lyrics, scripture and video during church services, building service presentations from a media library. Of those, displaying song lyrics, scripture and video during church services and building service presentations from a media library are not what IconCMO is typically brought in for.
What can EasyWorship do that IconCMO cannot?
EasyWorship covers Presentation, Lyric Management, Video Integration, Slide Creation. IconCMO covers Member Management, Financial Management, Volunteer Coordination, Facility Management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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IconCMO: What is the lowest price for Icon CMO Membership & Donation package?

The Basic Membership & Donation plan costs $50/month for 1 user account and includes membership tracking, attendance tracking, donations tracking, and support. Alternatively, you can bill annually at $550/year.

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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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IconCMO: How many users are supported in each Icon CMO tier?

Membership & Donation tiers support 1 user (Basic, $50/month), 5 users (Standard, $75/month), or unlimited users (Premium, $125/month). Accounting packages support 1 user (Standard, $35/month) or 5 users (Premium, $45/month).

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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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IconCMO: What add-on services are available for Icon CMO?

Icon Systems offers Icon Bookkeeping starting at $500/month, Icon Payroll starting at $40/month, and SMS Text Messaging ranging from $20 to $300/month depending on message volume (500 to 10,000 texts per month).

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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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