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Church Community Builder vs Subsplash

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Church Community Builder

Religion

Social network platform for churches to build community and engage members

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: Church Community Builder churchcommunitybuilder.com now redirects entirely to pushpay.com, confirming the product has been folded into Pushpay's ChMS/ChurchStaq line (Core, Advanced, Complete tiers); Pushpay's own pricing page states all dollar figures are withheld until a demo request or phone call to 1-844-PUSHPAY.; Subsplash card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • They diverge on capability: Church Community Builder covers Private Social Network, Subsplash covers Custom App Builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Church Community Builder and Subsplash actually diverge.

Attributes where Church Community Builder and Subsplash differ
AttributeChurch Community BuilderSubsplash
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile appsWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20082013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Church Community Builder

  • Private Social Network
  • Event Management
  • Prayer Requests
  • Email Integration
  • Photo Sharing
  • Mobile apps support

Only in Subsplash

  • Custom App Builder
  • Website Builder
  • Live Streaming
  • Giving Platforms
  • Analytics
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Calendar Systems
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Church Community Builder

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

Subsplash

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

Where each one falls short

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

Church Community Builder

  • churchcommunitybuilder.com now redirects entirely to pushpay.com, confirming the product has been folded into Pushpay's ChMS/ChurchStaq line (Core, Advanced, Complete tiers); Pushpay's own pricing page states all dollar figures are withheld until a demo request or phone call to 1-844-PUSHPAY.

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

Church Community Builder

On request
  • Starter$59/month
    • Basic community features
    • Up to 200 members
  • Plus$179/month
    • All features included
    • Unlimited members
    • 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 Church Community Builder if

  • You need private social network.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps.
  • You also want event management.
Church Community Builder 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 Church Community Builder or Subsplash better?
Neither clearly leads. Church Community Builder 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, Church Community Builder or Subsplash?
Subsplash has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Church Community Builder and Free for Subsplash.
Does Church Community Builder or Subsplash run on more platforms?
Church Community Builder runs on Web, Mobile apps. Subsplash runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Subsplash for free?
Yes. Subsplash has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Church Community Builder starts at On request.
What is Church Community Builder best used for?
Church Community Builder 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 Church Community Builder do that Subsplash cannot?
Church Community Builder covers Private Social Network, Event Management, Prayer Requests, Email Integration. Subsplash covers Custom App Builder, Website Builder, Live Streaming, Giving Platforms. Both handle Calendar Systems, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Church Community Builder: Is there a free trial or evaluation period for Pushpay?

The page does not mention a free trial. The primary call-to-action is 'Book my demo', suggesting you must contact sales to evaluate the platform.

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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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Church Community Builder: What does Pushpay cost?

No specific pricing is displayed on the main page. The page references a Plans section that contains pricing details, and a phone number (1-844-PUSHPAY / 1-844-787-4729) for inquiries. The page does mention an example of '$37K grown annually for churches of ~1,000', but this appears to be a revenue metric rather than pricing.

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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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Church Community Builder: What are the contract terms for Pushpay?

The page does not disclose contract length, minimum commitments, or billing cycles. This information would need to be obtained by reviewing the Plans page or contacting Pushpay directly.

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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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