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FellowshipOne vs OpenLP

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FellowshipOne

Software

Comprehensive church relationship and resource management

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OpenLP

Software

Free, open-source presentation software for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenLP has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FellowshipOne custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency; OpenLP there is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • They diverge on capability: FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, OpenLP covers Presentation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FellowshipOne and OpenLP actually diverge.

Attributes where FellowshipOne and OpenLP differ
AttributeFellowshipOneOpenLP
Starting price$500/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded20022004

Identical on both: 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
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Systems
  • Accounting Software
  • Custom APIs

Only in OpenLP

  • Presentation
  • Lyric Display
  • Media Playback
  • Bible Display
  • Theme Support
  • Plugin System
  • Custom Layouts
  • Scripture Integration

What people use each for

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

FellowshipOne

  • Member management
  • Donation tracking
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer scheduling
  • Communication

OpenLP

  • 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.

FellowshipOne

  • Custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency
  • Setup and training can be time-intensive for smaller churches

OpenLP

  • There is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • Only the most recent Fedora release and Debian unstable are supported on those distributions
  • The Flatpak build is experimental and the OpenLP team states it does not support its use
  • Requires macOS 10.15 or higher and Windows 10 or higher

Pricing, plan by plan

FellowshipOne

$500/month

No published plan breakdown. See the FellowshipOne review.

OpenLP

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Full features
    • No restrictions
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose FellowshipOne if

  • You need relationship management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want membership.
FellowshipOne review

Choose OpenLP if

  • You need presentation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
  • You also want lyric display.
OpenLP review

Questions people ask

Is FellowshipOne or OpenLP better?
Neither clearly leads. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month and OpenLP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FellowshipOne or OpenLP?
OpenLP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for FellowshipOne and Free for OpenLP.
Does FellowshipOne or OpenLP run on more platforms?
FellowshipOne runs on Web, iOS, Android. OpenLP runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can I use OpenLP for free?
Yes. OpenLP has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month.
What is FellowshipOne best used for?
FellowshipOne is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
What can FellowshipOne do that OpenLP cannot?
FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, Membership, Giving Management, Small Groups. OpenLP covers Presentation, Lyric Display, Media Playback, Bible Display.

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.

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