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Breeze vs Rock RMS

Breeze logo

Breeze

Religion

Free church management software for small churches

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 Breeze has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Breeze single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches; Rock RMS non-traditional pricing model based on donations rather than standard software licenses
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, Rock RMS covers Member Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Breeze and Rock RMS differ
AttributeBreezeRock RMS
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile apps, TV apps
Founded20122008

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 Breeze

  • Contact Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Groups Management
  • Google Integration
  • Giving Integration
  • Export to Excel

Only in Rock RMS

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

What people use each for

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

Breeze

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

Rock RMS

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

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

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)

Rock RMS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Rock RMS review.

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 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 Breeze or Rock RMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze 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, Breeze or Rock RMS?
Breeze has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breeze and On request for Rock RMS.
Does Breeze or Rock RMS run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. Rock RMS runs on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Yes. Breeze has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rock RMS starts at On request.
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 Rock RMS is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that Rock RMS cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. Rock RMS covers Member Management, Giving & Finances, Group Management, Event Planning. Both handle Web support, Mobile-responsive support.

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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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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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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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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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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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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