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ChurchTrac vs FaithMetrics

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ChurchTrac

Religion

Church management and member tracking software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
F

FaithMetrics

Religion

Data-driven church growth and engagement analytics 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; FaithMetrics limited integration options compared to full church management platforms
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchTrac covers Member Management, FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChurchTrac and FaithMetrics actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchTrac and FaithMetrics differ
AttributeChurchTracFaithMetrics
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb
Founded20092019

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
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in FaithMetrics

  • Attendance Analytics
  • Giving Trends
  • Engagement Scoring
  • Volunteer Tracking
  • Growth Forecasting
  • Planning Center
  • Church Community Builder
  • Tithe.ly

Both cover

  • Web support

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 FaithMetrics
  • Fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregationnot FaithMetrics

FaithMetrics

  • Growth analysisnot ChurchTrac
  • Engagement trackingnot ChurchTrac
  • Budget planningnot ChurchTrac
  • Ministry effectivenessnot 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

FaithMetrics

  • Limited integration options compared to full church management platforms
  • No native follow-up workflow automation beyond initial welcome email
  • Attendance tracking and analytics less comprehensive than dedicated church analytics software
  • Smaller feature set than platforms offering complete church management solutions
  • Data import/export requires manual effort via Excel rather than direct API integration

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

FaithMetrics

On request
  • Starter$79/month
    • Basic attendance tracking
    • Giving analytics
    • Up to 500 members
  • Growth$199/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Unlimited members
    • Custom dashboards
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Multi-campus support
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated success manager

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 FaithMetrics if

  • You need attendance analytics.
  • You also want giving trends.
FaithMetrics review

Questions people ask

Is ChurchTrac or FaithMetrics better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchTrac starts at Free and FaithMetrics at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChurchTrac or FaithMetrics?
ChurchTrac has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ChurchTrac and On request for FaithMetrics.
Does ChurchTrac or FaithMetrics run on more platforms?
ChurchTrac runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. FaithMetrics runs on Web.
Can I use ChurchTrac for free?
Yes. ChurchTrac has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FaithMetrics 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 FaithMetrics is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchTrac do that FaithMetrics cannot?
ChurchTrac covers Member Management, Attendance Tracking, Visitor Tracking, Payroll Systems. FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics, Giving Trends, Engagement Scoring, Volunteer Tracking. Both handle Web support.

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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FaithMetrics: How does FaithMetrics collect guest information?

FaithMetrics provides a mobile-friendly check-in form that guests complete on any internet-connected device (tablet, phone, or computer) without requiring app installation; information syncs to the church dashboard immediately.

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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FaithMetrics: How are guest details delivered to church leadership?

Guest information is emailed automatically to the church account and leadership can view, copy, paste, or download data as Excel spreadsheets for importing into other contact management systems.

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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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FaithMetrics: What is FaithMetrics' pricing model?

FaithMetrics pricing is based on average weekly church attendance with unlimited guest registrations across unlimited devices. A 30-day free trial is available, and churches over 1,000 attendees should contact sales for custom pricing.

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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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FaithMetrics: Can welcome emails be customized?

Yes. Churches can personalize welcome screens, confirmation messages, email content, and form fields to match their specific ministry needs and branding.

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