Church Windows
Church management software
Church software
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$19 per month for 1 module, Standard Tier
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What is Church Windows
Church Windows is a church management software suite used to manage membership records, contributions, and accounting for churches. It targets church administrators and finance staff who need integrated donor management and fund accounting workflows. The product is commonly deployed as a desktop-based system with optional online services for giving and access, emphasizing in-house data control and church-specific financial reporting.
Integrated accounting and donations
Church Windows combines membership, contributions, and accounting in one suite, reducing the need to reconcile data across separate tools. Its accounting module supports church-oriented fund accounting and contribution statements. This integrated approach fits churches that want finance and donor records tightly linked in a single system.
Strong desktop reporting tools
The product provides built-in reports for contributions, attendance, and financials that align with common church administrative needs. Desktop deployments typically allow local printing and exporting for office workflows. This can be advantageous for organizations that prefer on-premise reporting and file storage.
Longstanding church admin focus
Church Windows is designed specifically for church operations rather than general-purpose CRM or accounting. It includes church-specific concepts such as families/households, pledges, designated funds, and giving statements. This specialization can reduce configuration effort compared with more generic platforms.
Less cloud-native experience
Compared with newer church platforms that are designed primarily for web and mobile, Church Windows is often perceived as more desktop-centric. This can limit remote access and real-time collaboration unless additional online components are used. Churches prioritizing mobile-first staff and volunteer workflows may find it less aligned.
User interface learning curve
The suite includes multiple modules (membership, contributions, accounting), which can require training to use efficiently. Navigation and setup may feel complex for smaller churches without dedicated admin staff. Data cleanup and consistent processes are important to avoid reporting inconsistencies.
Ecosystem and integrations vary
Integration breadth with modern communication, texting, and app ecosystems may be more limited or require third-party connectors depending on the church’s stack. Churches that rely heavily on automated workflows across giving, messaging, and service planning should validate available integrations. API availability and integration depth should be confirmed during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Yearly (Desktop, 12 months): 1 module $205; 2 modules $421; 3 modules $529; 4 modules $637. Monthly (Desktop): 1 module $19/month; 2 modules $39/month; 3 modules $49/month; 4 modules $59/month. Monthly (Web/hosted): 1 module $69/month; 2 modules $89/month; 3 modules $99/month; 4 modules $109/month. | Includes product updates & unlimited phone/email support, remote access, A/R add-on, network license, training webinars. Pricing is per number of licensed modules (Membership, Donations, Accounting, Payroll). Desktop yearly saves 10% (noted on site). |
| Deluxe | Yearly (Desktop, 12 months): 1 module $313; 2 modules $529; 3 modules $637; 4 modules $745. Monthly (Desktop): 1 module $29/month; 2 modules $49/month; 3 modules $59/month; 4 modules $69/month. Monthly (Web/hosted): 1 module $79/month; 2 modules $99/month; 3 modules $109/month; 4 modules $119/month. | Adds onboarding/setup consultant, Digital Training Workbook Subscription, additional training resources; includes Standard Tier features plus more training/support. |
| Elite | Yearly (Desktop, 12 months): 1 module $637; 2 modules $853; 3 modules $961; 4 modules $1,069. Monthly (Desktop): 1 module $59/month; 2 modules $79/month; 3 modules $89/month; 4 modules $99/month. Monthly (Web/hosted): 1 module $109/month; 2 modules $129/month; 3 modules $139/month; 4 modules $149/month. | Concierge-level support, data reviews & consultations, 11 one-hour live web training sessions/year (no sessions in January), priority/after-hours scheduling by appointment. |
Add-ons (official site):
- Payroll Helper (annual flat rate by employee count): 1–5 employees $125/yr; 6–15 $225/yr; 16–50 $325/yr; 50+ $375/yr.
- Live Web Training (extra): $85/hour; On-site/classroom/regional training options available.
- Additional web concurrent seat (Church Windows Web): $50/month per additional seat.
Notes: Pricing and structure come directly from Church Windows' official Pricing and related pages. Monthly Web subscriptions are billed with a 12-month contract; first month payment is due before access. Desktop yearly amounts are listed as “12 Months $X” on the vendor page.
