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ChurchTrac vs IconCMO

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ChurchTrac

Religion

Church management and member tracking software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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IconCMO

Religion

Comprehensive church and organization management software

From
$50/month
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; IconCMO membership and accounting are priced as two separate subscriptions, so a church needing both pays for both
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchTrac covers Attendance Tracking, IconCMO covers Financial Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChurchTrac and IconCMO actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchTrac and IconCMO differ
AttributeChurchTracIconCMO
Starting priceFree$50/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Desktop
Founded20091985

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

  • Attendance Tracking
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Payroll Systems
  • Payment Processors
  • Data Import/Export
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in IconCMO

  • Financial Management
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Facility Management
  • Accounting Packages
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Systems
  • Reporting Tools
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Member Management
  • 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 IconCMO
  • Fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregationnot IconCMO

IconCMO

  • Church membership and attendance recordsnot ChurchTrac
  • Donation tracking and contribution statementsnot ChurchTrac
  • Fund accounting for a congregationnot ChurchTrac
  • Event registration and child check-in on the Premium tiernot ChurchTrac
  • Bulk email to membersnot 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

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

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

IconCMO

$50/month
  • Membership & Donation - Basic$50/month
    • 1 User account
    • Membership tracking
    • Attendance tracking
  • Membership & Donation - Standard$75/month
    • 5 Users
    • All Basic features
    • Communications
  • Membership & Donation - Premium$125/month
    • Unlimited Users
    • Unlimited Emails
    • All Basic and Standard features
  • Accounting - Standard$35/month
    • 1 User
    • General Ledger
    • Banking

Which should you pick?

Choose ChurchTrac if

  • You need attendance tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want visitor tracking.
ChurchTrac review

Choose IconCMO if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want volunteer coordination.
IconCMO review

Questions people ask

Is ChurchTrac or IconCMO better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchTrac starts at Free and IconCMO at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChurchTrac or IconCMO?
ChurchTrac has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ChurchTrac and $50/month for IconCMO.
Does ChurchTrac or IconCMO run on more platforms?
ChurchTrac runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. IconCMO runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use ChurchTrac for free?
Yes. ChurchTrac has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IconCMO starts at $50/month.
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 IconCMO is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchTrac do that IconCMO cannot?
ChurchTrac covers Attendance Tracking, Visitor Tracking, Payroll Systems, Payment Processors. IconCMO covers Financial Management, Volunteer Coordination, Facility Management, Accounting Packages. Both handle Member Management, 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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IconCMO: What is the lowest price for Icon CMO Membership & Donation package?

The Basic Membership & Donation plan costs $50/month for 1 user account and includes membership tracking, attendance tracking, donations tracking, and support. Alternatively, you can bill annually at $550/year.

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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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IconCMO: How many users are supported in each Icon CMO tier?

Membership & Donation tiers support 1 user (Basic, $50/month), 5 users (Standard, $75/month), or unlimited users (Premium, $125/month). Accounting packages support 1 user (Standard, $35/month) or 5 users (Premium, $45/month).

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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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IconCMO: What add-on services are available for Icon CMO?

Icon Systems offers Icon Bookkeeping starting at $500/month, Icon Payroll starting at $40/month, and SMS Text Messaging ranging from $20 to $300/month depending on message volume (500 to 10,000 texts per month).

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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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