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Faithlife Proclaim vs ParishSOFT

Faithlife Proclaim logo

Faithlife Proclaim

Software

Sermon presentation and delivery platform from Logos creator

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ParishSOFT logo

ParishSOFT

Software

Catholic parish management and sacramental records system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; ParishSOFT parishSOFT publishes no pricing for its named product suite (Family Suite, Giving, Accounting, Diocesan Accounting, Diocesan CRM) on its own site; the only purchase path offered is Contact Us, with no figures anywhere on the page.
  • They diverge on capability: Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Faithlife Proclaim and ParishSOFT actually diverge.

Attributes where Faithlife Proclaim and ParishSOFT differ
AttributeFaithlife ProclaimParishSOFT
PlatformsMac, Windows, WebWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded19921988

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 ParishSOFT

  • Sacramental Records
  • RCIA Management
  • Parish Accounting
  • Member Directory
  • Diocese Systems
  • Accounting Software
  • Email Integration
  • Report Generation

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

ParishSOFT

  • 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

ParishSOFT

  • ParishSOFT publishes no pricing for its named product suite (Family Suite, Giving, Accounting, Diocesan Accounting, Diocesan CRM) on its own site; the only purchase path offered is Contact Us, with no figures anywhere on the page.

Pricing, plan by plan

Faithlife Proclaim

On request
  • Proclaim$10/month
    • Presentation software
    • Logos integration
    • Cloud sync

ParishSOFT

On request
  • Standard$179/month
    • Core modules
    • Basic records
  • Complete$399/month
    • All features
    • Full sacramental records
    • Advanced reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose Faithlife Proclaim if

  • You need sermon presentation.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web.
  • You also want automatic slides.
Faithlife Proclaim review

Choose ParishSOFT if

  • You need sacramental records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want rcia management.
ParishSOFT review

Questions people ask

Is Faithlife Proclaim or ParishSOFT better?
Neither clearly leads. Faithlife Proclaim starts at On request and ParishSOFT at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Faithlife Proclaim or ParishSOFT?
Faithlife Proclaim starts at On request and ParishSOFT at On request.
Does Faithlife Proclaim or ParishSOFT run on more platforms?
Faithlife Proclaim runs on Mac, Windows, Web. ParishSOFT runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
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 ParishSOFT cannot?
Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, Automatic Slides, Logos Integration, Scripture Embedding. ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, RCIA Management, Parish Accounting, Member Directory. Both handle Web support.
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