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ParishSOFT vs Servant Keeper

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ParishSOFT

Religion

Catholic parish management and sacramental records system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Servant Keeper logo

Servant Keeper

Religion

Church scheduling and volunteer management software

From
$79.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ParishSOFT no published pricing information or tiers; Servant Keeper the Core plan at $79.99 per month is limited to 4 estimated users and the Complete plan at $159.99 to 8
  • They diverge on capability: ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, Servant Keeper covers Volunteer Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ParishSOFT and Servant Keeper actually diverge.

Attributes where ParishSOFT and Servant Keeper differ
AttributeParishSOFTServant Keeper
Starting priceOn request$79.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Mobile
Founded19882002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 ParishSOFT

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

Only in Servant Keeper

  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Position Management
  • Automated Reminders
  • Skill Tracking
  • Email Notifications
  • Calendar Systems
  • Text Messaging
  • Mobile App

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ParishSOFT

  • Member managementnot Servant Keeper
  • Donation trackingnot Servant Keeper
  • Event planningnot Servant Keeper
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Servant Keeper
  • Communicationnot Servant Keeper

Servant Keeper

  • Church membership and family record managementnot ParishSOFT
  • Recording contributions and issuing giving statementsnot ParishSOFT
  • Child check-in and attendance tracking for congregationsnot ParishSOFT

Where each one falls short

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

ParishSOFT

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

Servant Keeper

  • The Core plan at $79.99 per month is limited to 4 estimated users and the Complete plan at $159.99 to 8
  • Check-in is a $199 optional add-on on the Core plan rather than an included feature
  • Core gets only the standard payment processing rate; the preferred rate requires the Complete plan
  • Onboarding on Core is self-guided, and white glove data transfer is priced on request on both plans
  • SMS text messaging on Complete is capped at 1,000 messages per month
  • Live streaming on Complete is capped at 25 hours per month of 720p HD, with 50 GB of storage
  • Email, texting, website and app features are all withheld from the Core plan
  • The 8% saving requires paying annually, at $879.89 or $1,759.89 up front

Pricing, plan by plan

ParishSOFT

On request
  • Standard$179/month
    • Core modules
    • Basic records
  • Complete$399/month
    • All features
    • Full sacramental records
    • Advanced reporting

Servant Keeper

$79.99/month
  • Core (Monthly)$79.99/month
    • For smaller ministries
    • Track unlimited families/members
    • 4 estimated users included
  • Core (Annual)$879.89/year
    • Annual billing saves $80/year
    • $73.32/month equivalent
    • Same features as monthly Core plan
  • Complete (Monthly)$159.99/month
    • Labeled best value, for established ministries
    • 8 estimated users included
    • Included check-in
  • Complete (Annual)$1759.89/year
    • Annual billing saves $160/year
    • $146.66/month equivalent
    • Same features as monthly Complete plan

Which should you pick?

Choose ParishSOFT if

  • You need sacramental records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want rcia management.
ParishSOFT review

Choose Servant Keeper if

  • You need volunteer scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want position management.
Servant Keeper review

Questions people ask

Is ParishSOFT or Servant Keeper better?
Neither clearly leads. ParishSOFT starts at On request and Servant Keeper at $79.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ParishSOFT or Servant Keeper?
ParishSOFT starts at On request and Servant Keeper at $79.99/month.
Does ParishSOFT or Servant Keeper run on more platforms?
ParishSOFT runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Servant Keeper runs on Web, Mobile.
What is ParishSOFT best used for?
ParishSOFT is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Servant Keeper is typically brought in for.
What can ParishSOFT do that Servant Keeper cannot?
ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, RCIA Management, Parish Accounting, Member Directory. Servant Keeper covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Skill Tracking. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Servant Keeper: How much does Servant Keeper cost?

Servant Keeper offers Core at $79.99/month or $879.89/year (8% savings), and Complete at $159.99/month or $1,759.89/year (labeled best value). An Unlimited Option is available for ministries needing expanded capacity in texting, livestreaming, website, and app features.

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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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Servant Keeper: What is included in each Servant Keeper plan?

Core includes unlimited families/members and 4 estimated users with optional check-in. Complete includes 8 estimated users, check-in, email, unlimited texting (1,000/month), website, app (50GB), and livestreaming (25 hours/month).

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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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Servant Keeper: Is there phone and email support included?

Yes, both Core and Complete plans include phone, email, and chat support. The Complete plan also offers preferred payment processing rates and premium onboarding with a Kick-off Call.

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