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FellowshipOne vs SermonAudio

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FellowshipOne

Religion

Comprehensive church relationship and resource management

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SermonAudio logo

SermonAudio

Religion

Free sermon hosting and distribution platform for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SermonAudio 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; SermonAudio app requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering
  • They diverge on capability: FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FellowshipOne and SermonAudio actually diverge.

Attributes where FellowshipOne and SermonAudio differ
AttributeFellowshipOneSermonAudio
Starting price$500/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded20022005

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 FellowshipOne

  • Relationship Management
  • Membership
  • Giving Management
  • Small Groups
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Systems
  • Accounting Software
  • Custom APIs

Only in SermonAudio

  • Sermon Hosting
  • Podcast Distribution
  • Audio Transcription
  • Analytics
  • Podcast Platforms
  • Website Integration
  • Email Distribution
  • Social Media Sharing

Both cover

  • 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

SermonAudio

  • 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

SermonAudio

  • App requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering
  • Bookmark search functionality sometimes returns no results due to app bugs
  • Mobile app limited to iOS and Android without web-based access for church administrators

Pricing, plan by plan

FellowshipOne

$500/month

No published plan breakdown. See the FellowshipOne review.

SermonAudio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SermonAudio review.

Which should you pick?

Choose FellowshipOne if

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

Choose SermonAudio if

  • You need sermon hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want podcast distribution.
SermonAudio review

Questions people ask

Is FellowshipOne or SermonAudio better?
Neither clearly leads. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month and SermonAudio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FellowshipOne or SermonAudio?
SermonAudio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for FellowshipOne and Free for SermonAudio.
Does FellowshipOne or SermonAudio run on more platforms?
FellowshipOne runs on Web, iOS, Android. SermonAudio runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use SermonAudio for free?
Yes. SermonAudio 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 SermonAudio cannot?
FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, Membership, Giving Management, Small Groups. SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Podcast Distribution, Audio Transcription, Analytics. Both handle 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.

SermonAudio: Is SermonAudio free for listening to sermons?

Yes, the sermon library of nearly 3 million audio and video sermons from conservative Christian churches is free to access. However, churches and ministries that want to broadcast their own sermons must pay a subscription fee.

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FellowshipOne: Does FellowshipOne support online giving?

Yes. The platform supports online donations via eCheck or credit card processing.

SermonAudio: What is the cost for churches to broadcast sermons on SermonAudio?

SermonAudio offers a flat-fee subscription model at $29.95/month, with smaller ministries potentially eligible for financial aid through a third-party scholarship program.

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SermonAudio: What platforms does SermonAudio support for accessing sermons?

SermonAudio supports native apps across a wide range of devices, including iOS, Android, and web browsers, allowing access to sermons anytime, anywhere.

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SermonAudio: Does SermonAudio provide offline access to downloaded sermons?

Yes, the app supports offline download capabilities, allowing you to download sermon audio or video and access them even without an internet connection.

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SermonAudio: What integrations does SermonAudio offer?

SermonAudio integrates with Logos Bible Software, Blue Letter Bible, Biblearc, and Church Plant Media, enabling seamless distribution and organization of sermon content across platforms.

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