Softwr

Religion · head to head

Breeze vs ShelbyNext Membership

Breeze logo

Breeze

Religion

Free church management software for small churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
S

ShelbyNext Membership

Religion

Cloud-based church membership and management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Breeze has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Breeze covers Contact Management, ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breeze and ShelbyNext Membership actually diverge.

Attributes where Breeze and ShelbyNext Membership differ
AttributeBreezeShelbyNext Membership
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
Founded20121996

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 Breeze

  • Contact Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Groups Management
  • Google Integration
  • Giving Integration
  • Export to Excel
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in ShelbyNext Membership

  • Member Portal
  • Membership Management
  • Online Giving
  • Communications
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Marketing
  • Calendar Integration
  • Mobile App

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Breeze

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

ShelbyNext Membership

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

ShelbyNext Membership

Nothing recorded yet. See the ShelbyNext Membership review.

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)

ShelbyNext Membership

On request
  • Core$99/month
    • Basic features
    • Up to 300 members
  • Plus$299/month
    • Full suite
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced analytics

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 ShelbyNext Membership if

  • You need member portal.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want membership management.
ShelbyNext Membership review

Questions people ask

Is Breeze or ShelbyNext Membership better?
Neither clearly leads. Breeze starts at Free and ShelbyNext Membership at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breeze or ShelbyNext Membership?
Breeze has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breeze and On request for ShelbyNext Membership.
Does Breeze or ShelbyNext Membership run on more platforms?
Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android. ShelbyNext Membership runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Breeze for free?
Yes. Breeze has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShelbyNext Membership 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 ShelbyNext Membership is typically brought in for.
What can Breeze do that ShelbyNext Membership cannot?
Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal, Membership Management, Online Giving, Communications. Both handle Web 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.

Source
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.

Source
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.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Breeze

More on ShelbyNext Membership

Keep looking

Other head to heads