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Breeze vs ParishSOFT

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Breeze

Religion

Free church management software for small churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ParishSOFT logo

ParishSOFT

Religion

Catholic parish management and sacramental records system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Breeze has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Breeze single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches; ParishSOFT no published pricing information or tiers
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breeze and ParishSOFT actually diverge.

Attributes where Breeze and ParishSOFT differ
AttributeBreezeParishSOFT
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20121988

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 Breeze

  • Contact Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Groups Management
  • Google Integration
  • Giving Integration
  • Export to Excel

Only in ParishSOFT

  • Sacramental Records
  • RCIA Management
  • Parish Accounting
  • Member Directory
  • Diocese Systems
  • Accounting Software
  • Email Integration
  • Report Generation

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

What people use each for

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

Breeze

  • Church member and contact managementnot ParishSOFT
  • Service planning and volunteer schedulingnot ParishSOFT
  • Event management and check-innot ParishSOFT
  • Giving and donation trackingnot ParishSOFT

ParishSOFT

  • Member managementnot Breeze
  • Donation trackingnot Breeze
  • Event planningnot Breeze
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Breeze
  • Communicationnot Breeze

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Breeze

  • Single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches
  • Limited advanced worship planning capabilities compared to competitors
  • Specialised giving integrations limited compared to alternatives

ParishSOFT

  • No published pricing information or tiers
  • Pricing determined through custom quotes and demos
  • No feature breakdowns by pricing level available

Pricing, plan by plan

Breeze

Free
  • Breeze ChMS$72/month
    • No setup fees, no contract, cancel anytime
    • Unlimited contacts, free giving
    • Text messaging (250 free/month, then $10 per 500)

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 Breeze if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want attendance tracking.
Breeze 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 Breeze or ParishSOFT better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze starts at Free and ParishSOFT at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breeze or ParishSOFT?
Breeze has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breeze and On request for ParishSOFT.
Does Breeze or ParishSOFT run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. ParishSOFT runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Yes. Breeze has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ParishSOFT starts at On request.
What is Breeze best used for?
Breeze is most often used for church member and contact management, service planning and volunteer scheduling, event management and check-in, giving and donation tracking. Of those, church member and contact management and service planning and volunteer scheduling are not what ParishSOFT is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that ParishSOFT cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, RCIA Management, Parish Accounting, Member Directory. Both handle Web support, Mobile-responsive support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Breeze: How much does Breeze ChMS cost?

$72/month flat rate with no setup fees, contracts, or per-contact charges. Includes unlimited admin users and free giving.

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ParishSOFT: How much does ParishSOFT cost?

ParishSOFT does not publish pricing information on its website. Pricing is customized based on individual parish or diocese needs through direct contact and demos.

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Breeze: Does Breeze charge per contact or per user?

No, Breeze charges a flat $72/month with no per-contact or per-user fees. The service includes unlimited contacts and unlimited admin users.

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ParishSOFT: How do I get a pricing quote for ParishSOFT?

ParishSOFT encourages visitors to schedule a demo to learn more about solutions and pricing. The company tailors packages to individual needs, so pricing is determined through these custom consultations.

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Breeze: Does Breeze offer a free trial?

Yes, 1 month of Breeze free trial available with no credit card required for demo access. Sign up anytime to start.

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ParishSOFT: What type of pricing model does ParishSOFT use?

ParishSOFT uses a custom quote model typical for enterprise church management software that tailors packages to individual parish or diocese requirements.

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