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Breeze vs PowerChurch Plus

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Breeze

Religion

Free church management software for small churches

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PowerChurch Plus

Religion

Church management software with integrated giving and accounting

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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; PowerChurch Plus desktop PowerChurch Plus is a one time license at $445 rather than a subscription, with paid upgrades priced separately at $175
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breeze and PowerChurch Plus actually diverge.

Attributes where Breeze and PowerChurch Plus differ
AttributeBreezePowerChurch Plus
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, Web
Founded20121989

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
  • Groups Management
  • Google Integration
  • Giving Integration
  • Export to Excel
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in PowerChurch Plus

  • Member Management
  • Giving Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounting Software
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Integration
  • Data Management
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Attendance Tracking
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Breeze

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

PowerChurch Plus

  • Desktop church management software for congregations that prefer a one time license over a subscriptionnot 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

PowerChurch Plus

  • Desktop PowerChurch Plus is a one time license at $445 rather than a subscription, with paid upgrades priced separately at $175
  • PowerChurch Online's standard license covers only two concurrent users; each additional user costs $29 per month or $299 per year on top of the base subscription

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)

PowerChurch Plus

On request
  • Basic$79/month
    • Core features
    • Up to 250 members
  • Complete$249/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced reports

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 groups management.
Breeze review

Choose PowerChurch Plus if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want giving management.
PowerChurch Plus review

Questions people ask

Is Breeze or PowerChurch Plus better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze starts at Free and PowerChurch Plus at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breeze or PowerChurch Plus?
Breeze has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breeze and On request for PowerChurch Plus.
Does Breeze or PowerChurch Plus run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. PowerChurch Plus runs on Windows, Web.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Yes. Breeze has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PowerChurch Plus 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 PowerChurch Plus is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that PowerChurch Plus cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Groups Management, Google Integration, Giving Integration. PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management, Giving Management, Financial Reporting, Accounting Software. Both handle Attendance Tracking, Web 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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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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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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