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Church Community Builder vs OpenLP

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Church Community Builder

Religion

Social network platform for churches to build community and engage members

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenLP logo

OpenLP

Religion

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: Church Community Builder churchcommunitybuilder.com now redirects entirely to pushpay.com, confirming the product has been folded into Pushpay's ChMS/ChurchStaq line (Core, Advanced, Complete tiers); Pushpay's own pricing page states all dollar figures are withheld until a demo request or phone call to 1-844-PUSHPAY.; OpenLP there is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • They diverge on capability: Church Community Builder covers Private Social Network, OpenLP covers Presentation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Church Community Builder and OpenLP actually diverge.

Attributes where Church Community Builder and OpenLP differ
AttributeChurch Community BuilderOpenLP
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile appsWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded20082004

Identical on both: 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 Church Community Builder

  • Private Social Network
  • Event Management
  • Prayer Requests
  • Email Integration
  • Calendar Systems
  • Photo Sharing
  • Web support
  • Mobile apps support

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.

Church Community Builder

  • 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.

Church Community Builder

  • churchcommunitybuilder.com now redirects entirely to pushpay.com, confirming the product has been folded into Pushpay's ChMS/ChurchStaq line (Core, Advanced, Complete tiers); Pushpay's own pricing page states all dollar figures are withheld until a demo request or phone call to 1-844-PUSHPAY.

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

Church Community Builder

On request
  • Starter$59/month
    • Basic community features
    • Up to 200 members
  • Plus$179/month
    • All features included
    • Unlimited members
    • Analytics

OpenLP

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Church Community Builder if

  • You need private social network.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps.
  • You also want event management.
Church Community Builder 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 Church Community Builder or OpenLP better?
Neither clearly leads. Church Community Builder starts at On request and OpenLP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Church Community Builder or OpenLP?
OpenLP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Church Community Builder and Free for OpenLP.
Does Church Community Builder or OpenLP run on more platforms?
Church Community Builder runs on Web, Mobile apps. 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. Church Community Builder starts at On request.
What is Church Community Builder best used for?
Church Community Builder is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
What can Church Community Builder do that OpenLP cannot?
Church Community Builder covers Private Social Network, Event Management, Prayer Requests, Email Integration. OpenLP covers Presentation, Lyric Display, Media Playback, Bible Display.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Church Community Builder: Is there a free trial or evaluation period for Pushpay?

The page does not mention a free trial. The primary call-to-action is 'Book my demo', suggesting you must contact sales to evaluate the platform.

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OpenLP: How much does OpenLP cost?

OpenLP is completely free to download, install, and use. Being open source means OpenLP is free forever with no licensing or subscription fees.

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Church Community Builder: What does Pushpay cost?

No specific pricing is displayed on the main page. The page references a Plans section that contains pricing details, and a phone number (1-844-PUSHPAY / 1-844-787-4729) for inquiries. The page does mention an example of '$37K grown annually for churches of ~1,000', but this appears to be a revenue metric rather than pricing.

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OpenLP: Can I install OpenLP on multiple computers for free?

Yes, OpenLP can be downloaded, installed on multiple computers, and distributed to others at no cost.

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Church Community Builder: What are the contract terms for Pushpay?

The page does not disclose contract length, minimum commitments, or billing cycles. This information would need to be obtained by reviewing the Plans page or contacting Pushpay directly.

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OpenLP: What platforms does OpenLP support?

OpenLP is free for Windows, Mac, Linux, and FreeBSD platforms with no platform-specific licensing costs.

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