--- title: "ParishSOFT Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about ParishSOFT Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Church Management products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/12500/ParishSOFT-Church-Management/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- # ParishSOFT Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on July 21, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) ParishSOFT ## What is ParishSOFT? ParishSOFT offers software products which allow Catholic parishes and dioceses gain access to the most reliable, up-to-date records to manage their church effectively. Church Management software that fully integrates with our online giving solution that complements your weekly envelope giving. It also includes our MinistryOne app at no additional charge! No more Quickbooks! Now you have a solution designed for the Catholic community. ## What is ParishSOFT used for? [Church Management](https://www.capterra.com/church-management-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 111 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 79% Neutral 9% Negative 12% Starting price $19 Flat Rate, One Time Free trial available Includes Free Version Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for ParishSOFT?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.ministrybrands.com/&name=ParishSOFT) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### ParishSOFT 4.1 (111) VS. [4.8 (694)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158103/Clearstream/reviews/) Starting Price $19 Flat Rate, One Time Starting Price $29 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.0 (111) Ease Of Use 4.7 (694) Value For Money 4.1 (77) Value For Money 4.6 (624) Customer Service 4.3 (101) Customer Service 4.8 (598) ## ParishSOFT alternatives [4.7 (1,138)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76708/Planning-Center/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.9 (166)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184192/Chmeetings/reviews/) Starting price $12.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.8 (23)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10008520/Gracely/#reviews) Starting price $19.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (263)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142758/Text-In-Church/reviews/) Starting price $37.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/12500/ParishSOFT-Church-Management/alternatives/) ## FAQs about ParishSOFT Overview ### What problems does ParishSOFT solve? ParishSOFT solves scattered parish data, time-consuming contribution tracking, and manual year-end statement, attendance, and registration work by centralizing family records, donations, Religious Education, and reporting. Parish administrators, finance staff, religious education coordinators, and church office teams benefit most from faster data entry, easier reporting, and responsive help when issues interrupt workflows. Answer based on 65 reviews Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from ParishSOFT? ParishSOFT is most used by parish administrators, office staff, and finance teams that manage daily church operations. Secretaries, administrative assistants, and office managers use it for member records and communications, while bookkeepers, accountants, business managers, and CFOs rely on it for donations, reporting, and financial oversight. Pastoral and religious education leaders use it to coordinate ministry activities. Answer based on 106 reviews Overview ### What company size and specific industries is ParishSOFT built for? ParishSOFT is designed for parishes and church organizations of all sizes, with a clear focus on Catholic parish operations. It is intended for religious institutions that need software suited to parish administration, member records, and related church management tasks. Features and Usability ### What are the key features of ParishSOFT? ParishSOFT includes core church management features like the Member Directory, family and parishioner records, donation tracking, Online Giving, and customizable reports. Differentiating features include Religious Education management, sacrament records, built-in accounting, and multi-location parish access, giving churches one system for member data, contributions, and administration. Answer based on 51 reviews Getting Started and Support ### How easy is it to onboard and train a team on ParishSOFT? ParishSOFT offers in-person training, live online sessions, webinars, videos, and documentation. Most bookkeepers, office staff, and religious education users report a fairly quick learning curve for daily tasks, while admins, volunteers, and teams using multiple modules or custom reports often need more time, guided practice, and support. Answer based on 30 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does ParishSOFT offer, and how do users rate the experience? ParishSOFT offers email/help desk, FAQ/forum, knowledge base, phone support, and chat. Many users describe support as knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and quick to respond, with useful training materials. Others report long phone waits, slow or missing ticket follow-up, inconsistent communication, staff turnover, and difficulty resolving software bugs. Answer based on 51 reviews Features and Usability ### How well does ParishSOFT handle reports? ParishSOFT covers basic and detailed reporting needs, but report flexibility feels uneven across modules. Many parish staff and bookkeepers like quick printing, giving statements, and IQ queries for custom exports, while others find standard reports hard to refine, filtering limited, and some advanced reporting tied to extra modules. Answer based on 29 reviews Features and Usability ### Does ParishSOFT have the features churches need? ParishSOFT includes a wide set of church management features, but feature depth and polish vary by workflow. Parish administrators, religious education teams, and finance staff value integrated modules, online giving, and contribution tools, while others mention missing options, removed functions, extra-cost add-ons, and clunky steps for common tasks. Answer based on 26 reviews Features and Usability ### Is ParishSOFT good for managing parishioner information? ParishSOFT makes parishioner records easy to search, update, and connect with giving and sacramental data. Parish offices, bookkeepers, and diocesan staff often like the clear family records, searchable directory, and shared information access, though some mention limits around cross-parish record control, repetitive sacrament entry, and occasional bugs or slow screens. Answer based on 23 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 1,814 Church Management reviews Capterra reviewers point to these as the top priorities when choosing church management software: - **Membership Management** (**47%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Mobile Access** (**43%**) - **Donation Management** (**53%**) ParishSOFT supports all three of the features reviewers rank highest: **Membership Management**, **Mobile Access**, and **Donation Management**. Together, these capabilities help churches maintain accurate member records, access important information from anywhere, and track contributions more effectively, allowing teams to manage daily operations, member relationships, and giving activities with greater consistency. Membership Management 4.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Database of members to track personal information of individuals and families Donation Management 2.8 (4) 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track/record financial donations made by members, along with the issuance of tax receipts/documents Online Giving 3.0 (4) 75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Outlet for members and visitors to submit donations electronically Member Directory 2.7 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Comprehensive list that contains information and details of all the members associated with a particular organization or group Built-in Accounting 4.0 (2) 0.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Accounting functionality within the system, not requiring integration with third-party tools For Religious Organizations 2.5 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Primarily serving churches and religious organizations ParishSOFT 25 features ### All Features - Accounting Integration: Integrate with a third-party accounting system - Activity Dashboard: Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities - API: Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases - Attendance Tracking: Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups - Built-in Accounting: Accounting functionality within the system, not requiring integration with third-party tools - Communication Management: Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat - Contact Database: Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc. - Customizable Reports: Alter the layout and content of reports - Donation Management: Track/record financial donations made by members, along with the issuance of tax receipts/documents - Event Management: Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings - Event Scheduling: Plan an event's time and location - For Religious Organizations: Primarily serving churches and religious organizations - Forms Management: Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location - Member Directory: Comprehensive list that contains information and details of all the members associated with a particular organization or group - Member Portal: Online gateway through which members can access/update personal information - Membership Management: Database of members to track personal information of individuals and families - Mobile Access: Access software remotely via mobile devices - Multi-Location: Manage and support multiple locations - Online Calendar: Online calendar of upcoming events/activities viewable to members and visitors - Online Giving: Outlet for members and visitors to submit donations electronically - Pledge Management: Track commitments to donate in the future - Registration Management: Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc. - Reporting & Statistics: Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns - Small Group Management: Organize members and schedule recurring small group meetings - Volunteer Management: Manage volunteer information and direct volunteer resources --- Features 4.0 (109) 4.0 Based on 109 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.1 (77) Free Trial Free Version [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/12500/ParishSOFT-Church-Management/pricing/) ParishSOFT Giving $19.00 Flat Rate,One Time ParishSOFT Managed Giving $49.00 Flat Rate,One Time Value for money 4.1 (77) 4.1 Based on 77 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.3 (101) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.3 (101) 4.3 Based on 101 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.1 Based on 111 reviews Filter by rating 5(62) 4(26) 3(10) 2(3) 1(10) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent MW Melissa W. Administrative Assistant Religious Institutions ### "Customer Service is not at all good. " 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 February 13, 2025 The first few years with them was great but lately their quality is poor. We are looking for a new company now. Pros When their software works, it is good, but lately it has not been working correctly. Cons Customer service is nonexistent. I have had support tickets in for weeks with no response. Trying to do tax statements but their software is not pulling over all the donations, so I am having to had type them. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VS Valerie S. parish secretary Religious Institutions ### "Don't sign that Contract!" 2.0 Overall Rating 2.0 2.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 October 21, 2024 Frustrating and pointless. No one answers phone calls or emails. Pros I liked what I saw on the demo. It was cloud based and had great search features. Cons We signed a contract for data conversion and use of the software the first of June 2024. It is now October 2024 and I am still waiting on data conversion. The project manager assigned to me does not return my phone calls or emails for weeks at a time. I have to repeatedly email her asking if we are ready to move on the the next step. for weeks! My last request was met with a "I'm on going on vacation, but you'll get my full attention once I get back." My requests for contract cancellation and refund have likewise are not being addressed. Switched from [Parish Data System](https://www.capterra.com/p/2678/PDS-Church-Office/) PDS is not cloud based and Realm was too expensive. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JR Julie R. coordinator of religious education Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Not an efficient program" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 1/10 September 25, 2024 Lately very poor experience. Features that were in the program are no longer there. E.g get attendance for a single student in a class. Other feature missing is to attach a class to two sessions. It used to be there but now is gone. You now have to enter manually students rather than being able to transfer the whole class. I was told this by one of their agents. I am the directress of Religious Education for a parish. I'm waiting to find another product. Pros I used this program for the past 6 the first 3 seemed very good. It has most of the components for a parish. Cons Customer support is poor. You wait on the phone at least 15 minutes get someone not knowledgeable of the program. It doesn't have necessary features that were there six years ago. they have an assistant chat that sends you to read material Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AR Anthony R. Director of Education Education Management ### "Poor support " 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 September 14, 2023 The worst experience ever. The support team does not know how to solve the problem within their soft ware. Pros I don't like a thing because I can't use it. The soft ware booths me out. Cons How can I like something that does work. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RM Rebecca M. Business Manager Religious Institutions ### "Very unhappy" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 August 24, 2023 I have VERY unhappy with ParishSoft system as a whole including the online giving that has had constant issues since day one and all the team members I have worked with over the last several months have all quit leaving me with having to explain issues we have had over and over again. They also do not communicate well between departments. I am currently looking to switch to another system as soon as our contract is up. I would never recommend ParishSoft Systems!! Pros Very friendly staff to deal with when help is needed, which is often. Unfortunately they have a VERY high rate of turnover and you have to keep all emails and notes regarding your account and any issues you may have. Cons They have made numerous "upgrades" and they constantly glitch! They system is not consistent and frequently crashes. You only have so much time to work and the system logs you out. Reasons for choosing ParishSOFT Better product and many other churches use OSV. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. PO Pattie O. Accounting Manager Construction ### "ParishSOFT Review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 29, 2022 Pros It is very user friendly and easy to maneuver the site. Cons I did not find any features I did not like. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DB Deann B. Office manager Religious Institutions ### "Old fashioned Church management System" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 April 25, 2022 Pros I like that I don't have to scroll for the household Cons It's so old fashioned looking and functioning Reasons for choosing ParishSOFT The church was told that the archdioceses used this system so we had to as well Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CH Craig H. Founder and CEO Marketing and Advertising ### "ParishSOFT is beyond my expectations" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 24, 2022 Pros ParishSOFT has an excellent customer service. They are fast in responsing and understands the problems I am facing. It is a pleasure to use their software. Cons ecerything is pretty fine so far, I have nothing to add negative for now. Switched from [Paperlesstrans](https://www.capterra.com/p/156908/Paperlesstrans/) Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TM Tim M. Business Manager Non-Profit Organization Management ### "No customer service" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 March 11, 2021 No onboarding support. No follow-through with recent changes. Pros Started shaky two years ago and has just got worse. Cons lack of customer concern. Started off very disappointed and it got worse. Reasons for choosing ParishSOFT Good sales pitch. That is where it stopped. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MD Martina D. administrative assistant Religious Institutions ### "Administrative Assistant" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 September 5, 2020 Not as user friendly as ParishSoft Accounting but okay Pros Like online registration feature Like that you can like family suite with religious education Cons I can't edit the email sent to new users Can't get all the information I need from new users unless I send a follow up email Would like to click save only once when entering a new family Switched from [Logos II](https://www.capterra.com/p/2676/Logos-II-Church-Management/) Former provider sold company Reasons for choosing ParishSOFT N/A Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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