Software · head to head
TouchPoint vs Accordance Bible Software
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TouchPoint
Software
Enterprise church management software with integrated giving
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Accordance Bible Software
Software
Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: TouchPoint starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier; Accordance Bible Software the Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
- They diverge on capability: TouchPoint covers Membership Management, Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which TouchPoint and Accordance Bible Software actually diverge.
| Attribute | TouchPoint | Accordance Bible Software |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Windows, Mac, IPad |
| Founded | 1998 | 1989 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 TouchPoint
- Membership Management
- Online Giving
- Volunteer Management
- Accounting Software
- Fund Accounting
- Business Rules Engine
- Web support
- Mobile support
Only in Accordance Bible Software
- Original Language Tools
- Multiple Translations
- Advanced Search
- Grammar Analysis
- Academic Resources
- Lexicons
- Historical Context
- Exegetical Tools
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
TouchPoint
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Accordance Bible Software
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Both are used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling, communication, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
TouchPoint
- Starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier
Accordance Bible Software
- The Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
Pricing, plan by plan
TouchPoint
On request- Standard$199/month
- Core modules
- Up to 500 members
- Enterprise$499/month
- All modules
- Unlimited members
- Custom integration
Accordance Bible Software
On request- Standard$199/month
- Basic package
- Core resources
- Free updates 1 year
- Premier$399/month
- Full package
- Extensive libraries
- Lifetime updates
Which should you pick?
Choose TouchPoint if
- You need membership management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want online giving.
Choose Accordance Bible Software if
- You need original language tools.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IPad.
- You also want multiple translations.
Questions people ask
- Is TouchPoint or Accordance Bible Software better?
- Neither clearly leads. TouchPoint starts at On request and Accordance Bible Software at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, TouchPoint or Accordance Bible Software?
- TouchPoint starts at On request and Accordance Bible Software at On request.
- Does TouchPoint or Accordance Bible Software run on more platforms?
- TouchPoint runs on Web, Mobile. Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad.
- What is TouchPoint best used for?
- TouchPoint is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
- What can TouchPoint do that Accordance Bible Software cannot?
- TouchPoint covers Membership Management, Online Giving, Volunteer Management, Accounting Software. Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis.