Software · head to head
FellowshipOne vs IconCMO
FellowshipOne
Software
Comprehensive church relationship and resource management
- From
- $500/month
- Rated
- -
IconCMO
Software
Comprehensive church and organization management software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: FellowshipOne custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency; IconCMO membership and accounting are priced as two separate subscriptions, so a church needing both pays for both
- They diverge on capability: FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, IconCMO covers Member Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FellowshipOne and IconCMO actually diverge.
| Attribute | FellowshipOne | IconCMO |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $500/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 2002 | 1985 |
Identical on both: 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 FellowshipOne
- Relationship Management
- Membership
- Giving Management
- Small Groups
- Accounting Software
- Custom APIs
- Mobile support
Only in IconCMO
- Member Management
- Financial Management
- Volunteer Coordination
- Facility Management
- Accounting Packages
- Reporting Tools
- Desktop support
Both cover
- Payment Processing
- Email Systems
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FellowshipOne
- Member managementnot IconCMO
- Donation trackingnot IconCMO
- Event planningnot IconCMO
- Volunteer schedulingnot IconCMO
- Communicationnot IconCMO
IconCMO
- Church membership and attendance recordsnot FellowshipOne
- Donation tracking and contribution statementsnot FellowshipOne
- Fund accounting for a congregationnot FellowshipOne
- Event registration and child check-in on the Premium tiernot FellowshipOne
- Bulk email to membersnot FellowshipOne
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FellowshipOne
- Custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency
- Setup and training can be time-intensive for smaller churches
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
FellowshipOne
$500/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the FellowshipOne review.
IconCMO
On request- Professional$199/month
- Core modules
- Standard support
- Enterprise$499/month
- All modules
- Custom integration
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose FellowshipOne if
- You need relationship management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want membership.
Choose IconCMO if
- You need member management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want financial management.
Questions people ask
- Is FellowshipOne or IconCMO better?
- Neither clearly leads. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month and IconCMO at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FellowshipOne or IconCMO?
- FellowshipOne starts at $500/month and IconCMO at On request.
- Does FellowshipOne or IconCMO run on more platforms?
- FellowshipOne runs on Web, iOS, Android. IconCMO runs on Web, Desktop.
- What is FellowshipOne best used for?
- FellowshipOne is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what IconCMO is typically brought in for.
- What can FellowshipOne do that IconCMO cannot?
- FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, Membership, Giving Management, Small Groups. IconCMO covers Member Management, Financial Management, Volunteer Coordination, Facility Management. Both handle Payment Processing, Email Systems, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
FellowshipOne: What accounting features does FellowshipOne offer?
FellowshipOne includes general ledger, accounts payable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliation tools.
FellowshipOne: Does FellowshipOne support online giving?
Yes. The platform supports online donations via eCheck or credit card processing.