Free church management software. Actually free.
ChurchGeniusPro's Free plan is real free church management software — not a 30-day trial and not a "free" plan funded by fees on every donation. Manage up to 50 people, record giving, run events and groups, and organize membership at $0/month, forever, with no credit card required.
When your church grows past the Free plan's limits, upgrade in place — your data never moves.
What the Free plan includes
The Free plan is designed for small churches getting started, and it covers the essentials of everyday church administration:
People management — up to 50 people
Member and family profiles, membership management, and prayer ministry.
Online & text giving
10 transactions per month, matched to the right donor automatically.
Communication
30 emails and 10 SMS per month to keep your congregation informed.
Events & groups
Basic event management, group management, and 2 meetings per month.
Staff portals
Up to 3 staff portals with role-based access.
Help Center
Step-by-step guides for administrators, volunteers, and members.
"Free trial" and "donation-fee" plans are not free
Most church software advertised as free is one of two things: a time-limited trial that starts billing after 30 days, or a plan that takes a percentage of every donation your members give. Both cost real money — the second one costs more the more generous your church is.
ChurchGeniusPro's Free plan is neither. It is a permanent tier with clear limits, so a small church can run indefinitely at $0. We are equally clear about what it does not include: attendance tracking, kids check-in, worship planning, volunteer scheduling, and accounting live in the paid plans, which start at $15/month with a 1-month free trial.
An upgrade path that respects your data
Churches outgrow the Free plan in predictable ways: more than 50 people, more than 10 gifts a month, or a need for check-in and attendance. When that happens, upgrading to Standard ($15/month) or Pro ($25/month) is one click — every member record, giving entry, and event you created stays exactly where it is.
Migration in the other direction is free too: if your records currently live in spreadsheets or another system, the team moves them for you at no cost.
Start free. Upgrade when you grow.
Every paid plan includes a 1-month free trial and free migration support.
Free
$0/month
Perfect for small churches getting started.
Standard
$15/month
The full ministry toolkit for growing churches.
Pro
$25/month
Unlimited everything, powered by AI.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Free plan is a permanent $0 tier, not a trial. It requires no credit card and never converts to a paid plan on its own.
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