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Breeze vs Quelea

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Breeze

Religion

Free church management software for small churches

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Quelea

Religion

Simple free presentation software for churches and worship

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Breeze single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches; Quelea quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, Quelea covers Lyric Display.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breeze and Quelea actually diverge.

Attributes where Breeze and Quelea differ
AttributeBreezeQuelea
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded20122011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Quelea

  • Lyric Display
  • Bible Verses
  • Theme Support
  • Song Library
  • OpenLyrics Format
  • Web Remote
  • Theme Editor
  • Plugin Support

What people use each for

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

Breeze

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

Quelea

  • 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

Quelea

  • Quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract

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)

Quelea

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • All features
    • No cost
    • Community development

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 Quelea if

  • You need lyric display.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
  • You also want bible verses.
Quelea review

Questions people ask

Is Breeze or Quelea better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze starts at Free and Quelea at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breeze or Quelea?
Breeze starts at Free and Quelea at Free.
Does Breeze or Quelea run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. Quelea runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Quelea is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that Quelea cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. Quelea covers Lyric Display, Bible Verses, Theme Support, Song Library.

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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Quelea: Is Quelea free?

Yes, Quelea is completely free church projection software with no paid tiers or premium features. It is 100% free and open source.

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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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Quelea: Are there any costs associated with using Quelea?

There are no costs, subscription fees, or feature limitations based on payment. All features including stage view, video backgrounds, mobile lyrics view, multilingual support, and Bible integration are free.

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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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