Church Management
ChurchSuite
Church database, rotas, small groups, children's records, bookings and giving in one system, priced by contacts. Built in the UK, with Gift Aid.
- Price
- From £9/mo ($15.50) for 0–99 contacts; all modules £32.50 (Oct 2026)
- Free option
- No
- Church discount
- Special package for church plants under two years old (contact ChurchSuite)
- Works on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Learning curve
- Moderate
The short answer: is ChurchSuite right for your church?
ChurchSuite is modular church management software from the UK that covers your contact database, rotas, small groups, children's ministry, room bookings and giving. It's best for UK and European churches that want Gift Aid and rotas in one place. The catch: you pay by contact count, so the bill rises as your address book grows.
Who ChurchSuite is for
Great for
- UK churches that want Gift Aid claims handled inside their giving tools
- Churches that want to start with a few modules and add more later
- Teams juggling Sunday rotas, children's records and room bookings in separate spreadsheets
Skip it if
- Churches that only need to send texts or emails. A dedicated church texting service costs less.
- Churches that want a free starting tier. Some church management systems offer free plans for small churches.
How churches use ChurchSuite
Rotas without the chase
Build the welcome, worship and tech rotas in the Rotas module instead of three spreadsheets, so the media team knows who's on before Saturday night.
Children's ministry records
Keep children's details in the Children module, separate from the adult database. Children stored there don't count toward your billed contacts.
Gift Aid at year end
Take online donations and claim Gift Aid from the Giving module, so your treasurer isn't rebuilding the list from bank statements.
Getting started with ChurchSuite
- 1
Start the 30-day free trial and import your contact list yourself. Importing is free.
- 2
Pick the two or three modules you'll actually use first, like Rotas and Calendar.
- 3
Set up one serving team's rota this week and check it on the mobile app.
Pros and watch-outs
What we like
- Pick only the modules you need and add more later
- Children in the Children module don't count as billed contacts
- Gift Aid claims built into the Giving module
- iOS and Android apps included in the monthly price
Watch out for
- Your price jumps each time you cross a contact tier
- No free plan, only a 30-day trial
- Ten modules means real setup time before it pays off
ChurchSuite FAQ
How much does ChurchSuite cost?
It depends on your contact count and how many modules you use. For 0–99 contacts, one module is £9 a month ($15.50 in the US) and the full suite of 10 modules is £32.50 ($56).
Is ChurchSuite free for churches?
No. There's a 30-day free trial, and church plants under two years old can ask ChurchSuite about a special package.
Does ChurchSuite have a mobile app?
Yes. Android and iOS apps are included in the monthly cost, along with regular updates to the web app.
Do children count as contacts in ChurchSuite?
No. Children stored in the Children module aren't counted as contacts for billing. Only active Address Book entries are.
