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Quelea vs SimpleChurch CRM

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Quelea

Religion

Simple free presentation software for churches and worship

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SimpleChurch CRM

Religion

Customer relationship management for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Quelea has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Quelea covers Lyric Display, SimpleChurch CRM covers Contact Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quelea and SimpleChurch CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Quelea and SimpleChurch CRM differ
AttributeQueleaSimpleChurch CRM
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, LinuxWeb, Mobile

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion), founded (2011).

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 SimpleChurch CRM

  • Contact Management
  • Interaction Tracking
  • Pipeline Management
  • Reporting
  • Email Integration
  • Calendar Systems
  • Church Management
  • Communication Tools

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

SimpleChurch CRM

  • 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

SimpleChurch CRM

Nothing recorded yet. See the SimpleChurch CRM review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Quelea

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

SimpleChurch CRM

On request
  • Basic$59/month
    • Basic CRM
    • Up to 300 contacts
  • Professional$179/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Analytics

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 SimpleChurch CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want interaction tracking.
SimpleChurch CRM review

Questions people ask

Is Quelea or SimpleChurch CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Quelea starts at Free and SimpleChurch CRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quelea or SimpleChurch CRM?
Quelea has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Quelea and On request for SimpleChurch CRM.
Does Quelea or SimpleChurch CRM run on more platforms?
Quelea runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. SimpleChurch CRM runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Quelea for free?
Yes. Quelea has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SimpleChurch CRM starts at On request.
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 SimpleChurch CRM cannot?
Quelea covers Lyric Display, Bible Verses, Theme Support, Song Library. SimpleChurch CRM covers Contact Management, Interaction Tracking, Pipeline Management, Reporting.

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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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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