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Quelea vs Rock RMS

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Quelea

Religion

Simple free presentation software for churches and worship

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rock RMS logo

Rock RMS

Religion

Comprehensive relationship and resource management system for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Rock RMS non-traditional pricing model based on donations rather than standard software licenses
  • They diverge on capability: Quelea covers Lyric Display, Rock RMS covers Member Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quelea and Rock RMS actually diverge.

Attributes where Quelea and Rock RMS differ
AttributeQueleaRock RMS
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcequote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, LinuxWeb, Mobile apps, TV apps
Founded20112008

Identical on both: 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 Quelea

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

Only in Rock RMS

  • Member Management
  • Giving & Finances
  • Group Management
  • Event Planning
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Marketing
  • Accounting Software
  • Custom APIs

What people use each for

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

Quelea

  • Member managementnot Rock RMS
  • Donation trackingnot Rock RMS
  • Event planningnot Rock RMS
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Rock RMS
  • Communicationnot Rock RMS

Rock RMS

  • Churches managing 10M+ people records with integrated giving and event systemsnot Quelea
  • Organisations needing offline-first workflows with eventual replicationnot Quelea
  • Tech-enabled churches seeking customisable digital engagement and mobile appsnot Quelea

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

Rock RMS

  • Non-traditional pricing model based on donations rather than standard software licenses
  • Pricing based on self-reported average weekend attendance with honor system
  • Grant applications required for churches unable to afford donations
  • Cloud hosting fees may apply separately to donation amount

Pricing, plan by plan

Quelea

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

Rock RMS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Rock RMS 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.
Quelea review

Choose Rock RMS if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps.
  • You also want giving & finances.
Rock RMS review

Questions people ask

Is Quelea or Rock RMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Quelea starts at Free and Rock RMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quelea or Rock RMS?
Quelea has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Quelea and On request for Rock RMS.
Does Quelea or Rock RMS run on more platforms?
Quelea runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. Rock RMS runs on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps.
Can I use Quelea for free?
Yes. Quelea has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rock RMS starts at On request.
What is Quelea best used for?
Quelea is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Rock RMS is typically brought in for.
What can Quelea do that Rock RMS cannot?
Quelea covers Lyric Display, Bible Verses, Theme Support, Song Library. Rock RMS covers Member Management, Giving & Finances, Group Management, Event Planning.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Rock RMS: How much does Rock RMS cost?

Rock operates on a donation model of $4.45 per average weekend attendee per year. Example: 100-person congregation = $445 annual commitment. No contracts, license fees, or hidden costs.

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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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Rock RMS: What if a church cannot afford the donation?

Grant applications are available for churches unable to donate. Rock also offers alternative donation models for non-church nonprofits.

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Rock RMS: Does Rock charge for cloud hosting?

Cloud-hosted churches combine the donation with hosting fees into a single monthly payment. Rock Cloud and Cloud 9 partner-hosted options are available with integrated billing.

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