Software · head to head
Quelea vs FellowshipOne
Quelea
Software
Simple free presentation software for churches and worship
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
FellowshipOne
Software
Comprehensive church relationship and resource management
- From
- $500/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Quelea has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Quelea quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract; FellowshipOne custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency
- They diverge on capability: Quelea covers Lyric Display, FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Quelea and FellowshipOne actually diverge.
| Attribute | Quelea | FellowshipOne |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $500/month |
| Pricing model | open-source | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 2002 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Quelea
- Lyric Display
- Bible Verses
- Theme Support
- Song Library
- OpenLyrics Format
- Web Remote
- Theme Editor
- Plugin Support
Only in FellowshipOne
- Relationship Management
- Membership
- Giving Management
- Small Groups
- Payment Processing
- Email Systems
- Accounting Software
- Custom APIs
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Quelea
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
FellowshipOne
- 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.
Quelea
- Quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract
FellowshipOne
- Custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency
- Setup and training can be time-intensive for smaller churches
Pricing, plan by plan
Quelea
Free- Community EditionFree
- All features
- No cost
- Community development
FellowshipOne
$500/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the FellowshipOne review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Quelea if
- You need lyric display.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
- You also want bible verses.
Choose FellowshipOne if
- You need relationship management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want membership.
Questions people ask
- Is Quelea or FellowshipOne better?
- Neither clearly leads. Quelea starts at Free and FellowshipOne at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Quelea or FellowshipOne?
- Quelea has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Quelea and $500/month for FellowshipOne.
- Does Quelea or FellowshipOne run on more platforms?
- Quelea runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. FellowshipOne runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Quelea for free?
- Yes. Quelea has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month.
- What is Quelea best used for?
- Quelea is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
- What can Quelea do that FellowshipOne cannot?
- Quelea covers Lyric Display, Bible Verses, Theme Support, Song Library. FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, Membership, Giving Management, Small Groups.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
FellowshipOne: What accounting features does FellowshipOne offer?
FellowshipOne includes general ledger, accounts payable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliation tools.
FellowshipOne: Does FellowshipOne support online giving?
Yes. The platform supports online donations via eCheck or credit card processing.