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ChurchTrac vs Rock RMS

ChurchTrac logo

ChurchTrac

Religion

Church management and member tracking software

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 ChurchTrac has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ChurchTrac priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier; Rock RMS non-traditional pricing model based on donations rather than standard software licenses
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchTrac covers Attendance Tracking, Rock RMS covers Giving & Finances.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ChurchTrac and Rock RMS differ
AttributeChurchTracRock RMS
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Mobile apps, TV apps
Founded20092008

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 ChurchTrac

  • Attendance Tracking
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Payroll Systems
  • Payment Processors
  • Data Import/Export

Only in Rock RMS

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

Both cover

  • Member Management
  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

What people use each for

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

ChurchTrac

  • Church membership, giving and event management in one systemnot Rock RMS
  • Fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregationnot Rock RMS

Rock RMS

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

Where each one falls short

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

ChurchTrac

  • Priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier
  • The published figure is a starting price of $29 a month, with per band prices shown only in an on page calculator
  • Enhanced messaging is a $7 a month add on and includes 250 credits
  • Website and app setup starts at $477 and accounting setup at $399, both one off

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

ChurchTrac

Free
  • Starter (75 people)$29/month
    • Tracks up to 75 people
    • All core features included
  • Growth (250 people)$null/month
    • Tracks up to 250 people
    • All core features included
  • Enterprise (Unlimited people)$null/month
    • Unlimited people tracking
    • All core features included

Rock RMS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Rock RMS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ChurchTrac if

  • You need attendance tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want visitor tracking.
ChurchTrac review

Choose Rock RMS if

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

Questions people ask

Is ChurchTrac or Rock RMS better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchTrac 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, ChurchTrac or Rock RMS?
ChurchTrac has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ChurchTrac and On request for Rock RMS.
Does ChurchTrac or Rock RMS run on more platforms?
ChurchTrac runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Rock RMS runs on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps.
Can I use ChurchTrac for free?
Yes. ChurchTrac has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rock RMS starts at On request.
What is ChurchTrac best used for?
ChurchTrac is most often used for church membership, giving and event management in one system, fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation. Of those, church membership, giving and event management in one system and fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation are not what Rock RMS is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchTrac do that Rock RMS cannot?
ChurchTrac covers Attendance Tracking, Visitor Tracking, Payroll Systems, Payment Processors. Rock RMS covers Giving & Finances, Group Management, Event Planning, Payment Processing. Both handle Member Management, Web support, Mobile-responsive support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChurchTrac: How much does ChurchTrac cost?

ChurchTrac starts at $29/month for tracking 75 people and includes people management, fund accounting, giving, website and app, check-in, worship, groups, volunteers, messaging, registrations, and automations. Annual billing offers a 10% discount.

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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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ChurchTrac: Is there a free trial for ChurchTrac?

Yes, ChurchTrac offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

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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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ChurchTrac: What costs extra in ChurchTrac?

Enhanced Messaging costs $7/month and includes 250 messaging credits monthly for two-way texting and voice. Website and App Build service starts at $477. Accounting Setup service starts at $399.

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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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ChurchTrac: How are ChurchTrac pricing tiers organized?

Pricing tiers are based on the number of people tracked: 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000, or Unlimited. An interactive calculator on the pricing page shows exact costs for each tier.

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