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ParishSOFT vs TouchPoint

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ParishSOFT

Religion

Catholic parish management and sacramental records system

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On request
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TouchPoint

Religion

Enterprise church management software with integrated giving

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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ParishSOFT no published pricing information or tiers; TouchPoint starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier
  • They diverge on capability: ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, TouchPoint covers Membership Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ParishSOFT and TouchPoint actually diverge.

Attributes where ParishSOFT and TouchPoint differ
AttributeParishSOFTTouchPoint
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Mobile
Founded19881998

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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
  • Email Integration
  • Report Generation
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in TouchPoint

  • Membership Management
  • Online Giving
  • Volunteer Management
  • Fund Accounting
  • Business Rules Engine
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Accounting Software
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ParishSOFT

  • Member management
  • Donation tracking
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer scheduling
  • Communication

TouchPoint

  • 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.

ParishSOFT

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

TouchPoint

  • Starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier

Pricing, plan by plan

ParishSOFT

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

TouchPoint

On request
  • Standard$199/month
    • Core modules
    • Up to 500 members
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • All modules
    • Unlimited members
    • Custom integration

Which should you pick?

Choose ParishSOFT if

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

Choose TouchPoint if

  • You need membership management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want online giving.

Questions people ask

Is ParishSOFT or TouchPoint better?
Neither clearly leads. ParishSOFT starts at On request and TouchPoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ParishSOFT or TouchPoint?
ParishSOFT starts at On request and TouchPoint at On request.
Does ParishSOFT or TouchPoint run on more platforms?
ParishSOFT runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. TouchPoint runs on Web, Mobile.
What is ParishSOFT best used for?
ParishSOFT is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
What can ParishSOFT do that TouchPoint cannot?
ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, RCIA Management, Parish Accounting, Member Directory. TouchPoint covers Membership Management, Online Giving, Volunteer Management, Fund Accounting. Both handle Accounting Software, 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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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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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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