Software · head to head
YouVersion vs Breeze
Breeze
Software
Free church management software for small churches
- From
- $72/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only YouVersion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: YouVersion youVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.; Breeze single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches
- They diverge on capability: YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible, Breeze covers Contact Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which YouVersion and Breeze actually diverge.
| Attribute | YouVersion | Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $72/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2008 | 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 YouVersion
- Multi-translation Bible
- Reading Plans
- Audio Bible
- Social Media Sharing
- Church Apps
- Bookmarking Services
- IOS support
- Android support
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.
YouVersion
- Member managementnot Breeze
- Donation trackingnot Breeze
- Event planningnot Breeze
- Volunteer schedulingnot Breeze
- Communicationnot Breeze
Breeze
- Church member and contact managementnot YouVersion
- Service planning and volunteer schedulingnot YouVersion
- Event management and check-innot YouVersion
- Giving and donation trackingnot YouVersion
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
YouVersion
- YouVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.
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
YouVersion
Free- FreeFree
- Basic Bible access
- Reading plans
- Devotionals
- Premium$4.99/month
- Audio Bible
- Ad-free experience
- Offline access
Breeze
$72/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Breeze review.
Which should you pick?
Choose YouVersion if
- You need multi-translation bible.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
- You also want reading plans.
Choose Breeze if
- You need contact management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want attendance tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is YouVersion or Breeze better?
- Neither clearly leads. YouVersion 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, YouVersion or Breeze?
- YouVersion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for YouVersion and $72/month for Breeze.
- Does YouVersion or Breeze run on more platforms?
- YouVersion runs on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs. Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use YouVersion for free?
- Yes. YouVersion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Breeze starts at $72/month.
- What is YouVersion best used for?
- YouVersion 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 YouVersion do that Breeze cannot?
- YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible, Reading Plans, Audio Bible, Social Media Sharing. Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. Both handle Web support.