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Realm vs Subsplash

Realm logo

Realm

Religion

Church management and engagement platform by Community

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Subsplash logo

Subsplash

Religion

Church app and website builder for digital presence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Subsplash has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Realm realm is deprecated. MongoDB Realm documentation redirects to MongoDB Atlas pricing. No Realm-specific pricing published. Realm was MongoDB's mobile and edge database platform.; Subsplash card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • They diverge on capability: Realm covers Member Directory, Subsplash covers Custom App Builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Realm and Subsplash actually diverge.

Attributes where Realm and Subsplash differ
AttributeRealmSubsplash
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20122013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Realm

  • Member Directory
  • Group Management
  • Online Giving
  • Communications
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Integration
  • Event Management
  • Mobile App

Only in Subsplash

  • Custom App Builder
  • Website Builder
  • Live Streaming
  • Giving Platforms
  • Calendar Systems
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Realm

  • Member managementnot Subsplash
  • Donation trackingnot Subsplash
  • Event planningnot Subsplash
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Subsplash
  • Communicationnot Subsplash

Subsplash

  • Church mobile apps, websites and media streamingnot Realm
  • Online giving and congregation engagement in one platformnot Realm

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Realm

  • Realm is deprecated. MongoDB Realm documentation redirects to MongoDB Atlas pricing. No Realm-specific pricing published. Realm was MongoDB's mobile and edge database platform.

Subsplash

  • Card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • The lower advertised rates of 1.9% and 0.5% require GrowCurve rather than being standard
  • No monthly price is published for the One or Enterprise packages, which are quoted on church size and usage
  • Reaching a quote requires contacting sales by phone

Pricing, plan by plan

Realm

On request
  • Essential$99/month
    • Basic features
    • Up to 500 members
  • Complete$299/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced analytics

Subsplash

Free
  • GivingFree
    • Mobile and web giving
    • Text giving
    • Donor management
  • One$null/month
    • Websites
    • Media hosting
    • Apps
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • All Subsplash One features
    • Custom API integrations
    • Multi-campus apps

Which should you pick?

Choose Realm if

  • You need member directory.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want group management.
Realm review

Choose Subsplash if

  • You need custom app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.
Subsplash review

Questions people ask

Is Realm or Subsplash better?
Neither clearly leads. Realm starts at On request and Subsplash at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Realm or Subsplash?
Subsplash has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Realm and Free for Subsplash.
Does Realm or Subsplash run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Subsplash for free?
Yes. Subsplash has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Realm starts at On request.
What is Realm best used for?
Realm is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Subsplash is typically brought in for.
What can Realm do that Subsplash cannot?
Realm covers Member Directory, Group Management, Online Giving, Communications. Subsplash covers Custom App Builder, Website Builder, Live Streaming, Giving Platforms. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Realm: Is Realm still available?

Realm appears to be deprecated or consolidated into MongoDB's other offerings. Documentation pages redirect to MongoDB Atlas without specific Realm information.

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Subsplash: Is there a free version of Subsplash?

Yes, Subsplash Giving is free to use. It includes mobile and web giving, text giving, donor management, check scanning, and analytics. Transaction fees are 2.3% plus $0.30 for card donations or 1% for ACH transfers.

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Realm: What happened to Realm pricing?

Realm no longer has published pricing. The product was MongoDB's mobile and edge database platform but has been discontinued or merged into other MongoDB services.

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Subsplash: What does Subsplash One include?

Subsplash One is an all-in-one platform including websites, media hosting, apps, live streaming, giving, events, groups, messaging, volunteering tools, check-in, service planning, podcasting, and forms. Pricing varies by organization size.

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Subsplash: What is the pricing for Enterprise?

Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting Subsplash sales. It includes all One features plus custom API integrations, multi-campus apps, and Rock RMS integration.

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