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FellowshipOne vs ParishSOFT

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FellowshipOne

Software

Comprehensive church relationship and resource management

From
$500/month
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: FellowshipOne custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency; 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: FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FellowshipOne and ParishSOFT actually diverge.

Attributes where FellowshipOne and ParishSOFT differ
AttributeFellowshipOneParishSOFT
Starting price$500/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20021988

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
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Systems
  • Custom APIs
  • Mobile support

Only in ParishSOFT

  • Sacramental Records
  • RCIA Management
  • Parish Accounting
  • Member Directory
  • Diocese Systems
  • Email Integration
  • Report Generation
  • Mobile-responsive support

Both cover

  • Accounting Software
  • Web support

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

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.

FellowshipOne

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

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

FellowshipOne

$500/month

No published plan breakdown. See the FellowshipOne review.

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 FellowshipOne if

  • You need relationship management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want membership.
FellowshipOne 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 FellowshipOne or ParishSOFT better?
Neither clearly leads. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month and ParishSOFT at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FellowshipOne or ParishSOFT?
FellowshipOne starts at $500/month and ParishSOFT at On request.
Does FellowshipOne or ParishSOFT run on more platforms?
FellowshipOne runs on Web, iOS, Android. ParishSOFT runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
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 ParishSOFT cannot?
FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, Membership, Giving Management, Small Groups. ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, RCIA Management, Parish Accounting, Member Directory. Both handle Accounting Software, 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.

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