Software · head to head
SermonAudio vs Breeze
SermonAudio
Software
Free sermon hosting and distribution platform for churches
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Breeze
Software
Free church management software for small churches
- From
- $72/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only SermonAudio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SermonAudio app requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering; Breeze single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches
- They diverge on capability: SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Breeze covers Contact Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SermonAudio and Breeze actually diverge.
| Attribute | SermonAudio | Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $72/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2005 | 2012 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 SermonAudio
- Sermon Hosting
- Podcast Distribution
- Audio Transcription
- Analytics
- Podcast Platforms
- Website Integration
- Email Distribution
- Social Media Sharing
Only in Breeze
- Contact Management
- Attendance Tracking
- Groups Management
- Google Integration
- Giving Integration
- Export to Excel
- Mobile-responsive support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SermonAudio
- Member managementnot Breeze
- Donation trackingnot Breeze
- Event planningnot Breeze
- Volunteer schedulingnot Breeze
- Communicationnot Breeze
Breeze
- Church member and contact managementnot SermonAudio
- Service planning and volunteer schedulingnot SermonAudio
- Event management and check-innot SermonAudio
- Giving and donation trackingnot SermonAudio
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SermonAudio
- App requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering
- Bookmark search functionality sometimes returns no results due to app bugs
- Mobile app limited to iOS and Android without web-based access for church administrators
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
Pricing, plan by plan
SermonAudio
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the SermonAudio review.
Breeze
$72/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Breeze review.
Which should you pick?
Choose SermonAudio if
- You need sermon hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want podcast distribution.
Choose Breeze if
- You need contact management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want attendance tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is SermonAudio or Breeze better?
- Neither clearly leads. SermonAudio starts at Free and Breeze at $72/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SermonAudio or Breeze?
- SermonAudio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SermonAudio and $72/month for Breeze.
- Does SermonAudio or Breeze run on more platforms?
- SermonAudio runs on iOS, Android, Web. Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use SermonAudio for free?
- Yes. SermonAudio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Breeze starts at $72/month.
- What is SermonAudio best used for?
- SermonAudio is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Breeze is typically brought in for.
- What can SermonAudio do that Breeze cannot?
- SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Podcast Distribution, Audio Transcription, Analytics. Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SermonAudio: Is SermonAudio free for listening to sermons?
Yes, the sermon library of nearly 3 million audio and video sermons from conservative Christian churches is free to access. However, churches and ministries that want to broadcast their own sermons must pay a subscription fee.
SourceSermonAudio: What is the cost for churches to broadcast sermons on SermonAudio?
SermonAudio offers a flat-fee subscription model at $29.95/month, with smaller ministries potentially eligible for financial aid through a third-party scholarship program.
SourceSermonAudio: What platforms does SermonAudio support for accessing sermons?
SermonAudio supports native apps across a wide range of devices, including iOS, Android, and web browsers, allowing access to sermons anytime, anywhere.
SourceSermonAudio: Does SermonAudio provide offline access to downloaded sermons?
Yes, the app supports offline download capabilities, allowing you to download sermon audio or video and access them even without an internet connection.
SourceSermonAudio: What integrations does SermonAudio offer?
SermonAudio integrates with Logos Bible Software, Blue Letter Bible, Biblearc, and Church Plant Media, enabling seamless distribution and organization of sermon content across platforms.
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