Software · head to head
Faithlife Proclaim vs Church Community Builder
Faithlife Proclaim
Software
Sermon presentation and delivery platform from Logos creator
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Church Community Builder
Software
Social network platform for churches to build community and engage members
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Faithlife Proclaim proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets; Church Community Builder churchcommunitybuilder.com now redirects entirely to pushpay.com, confirming the product has been folded into Pushpay's ChMS/ChurchStaq line (Core, Advanced, Complete tiers); Pushpay's own pricing page states all dollar figures are withheld until a demo request or phone call to 1-844-PUSHPAY.
- They diverge on capability: Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, Church Community Builder covers Private Social Network.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Faithlife Proclaim and Church Community Builder actually diverge.
| Attribute | Faithlife Proclaim | Church Community Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, Web | Web, Mobile apps |
| Founded | 1992 | 2008 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Faithlife Proclaim
- Sermon Presentation
- Automatic Slides
- Logos Integration
- Scripture Embedding
- Logos Resources
- Cloud Backup
- Mobile Remote
- Streaming Support
Only in Church Community Builder
- Private Social Network
- Event Management
- Prayer Requests
- Email Integration
- Calendar Systems
- Photo Sharing
- Mobile apps support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Faithlife Proclaim
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Church Community Builder
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Both are used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling, communication, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Faithlife Proclaim
- Proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets
Church Community Builder
- churchcommunitybuilder.com now redirects entirely to pushpay.com, confirming the product has been folded into Pushpay's ChMS/ChurchStaq line (Core, Advanced, Complete tiers); Pushpay's own pricing page states all dollar figures are withheld until a demo request or phone call to 1-844-PUSHPAY.
Pricing, plan by plan
Faithlife Proclaim
On request- Proclaim$10/month
- Presentation software
- Logos integration
- Cloud sync
Church Community Builder
On request- Starter$59/month
- Basic community features
- Up to 200 members
- Plus$179/month
- All features included
- Unlimited members
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Faithlife Proclaim if
- You need sermon presentation.
- You work on Mac, Windows, Web.
- You also want automatic slides.
Choose Church Community Builder if
- You need private social network.
- You work on Web, Mobile apps.
- You also want event management.
Questions people ask
- Is Faithlife Proclaim or Church Community Builder better?
- Neither clearly leads. Faithlife Proclaim starts at On request and Church Community Builder at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Faithlife Proclaim or Church Community Builder?
- Faithlife Proclaim starts at On request and Church Community Builder at On request.
- Does Faithlife Proclaim or Church Community Builder run on more platforms?
- Faithlife Proclaim runs on Mac, Windows, Web. Church Community Builder runs on Web, Mobile apps.
- What is Faithlife Proclaim best used for?
- Faithlife Proclaim is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
- What can Faithlife Proclaim do that Church Community Builder cannot?
- Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, Automatic Slides, Logos Integration, Scripture Embedding. Church Community Builder covers Private Social Network, Event Management, Prayer Requests, Email Integration. Both handle Web support.