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, prayer ministry, attendance, and follow-ups.
Online & text giving
20 gifts per month, matched to the right donor automatically.
Communication
200 emails and 50 SMS per month, plus reminders, to keep your congregation informed.
Events & groups
Event registration, groups, certificates, public screens, and song books.
Portals
3 member portals, 3 kids portals, and 1 church user.
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: kids check-in, worship planning, volunteer scheduling, kids ministry, and accounting live in the paid plans, which start at $14.99/month — and you can try every feature free for 2 months.
An upgrade path that respects your data
Churches outgrow the Free plan in predictable ways: more than 50 people, more than 20 gifts a month, or a need for check-in and accounting. When that happens, upgrading to Standard ($14.99/month) or Pro ($24.99/month) is one click — every member record, giving entry, and event you created stays exactly where it is.
Getting started is simple too: application setup is free, and if your records live in another application, migration is available for a $100 one-time fee.
Start free. Upgrade when you grow.
Limited time offer: try every feature free for 2 months. Application setup is free.
Free
$0/month
Perfect for small churches getting started.
Standard
$14.99/month
The full ministry toolkit, with accounting, for growing churches.
Pro
$24.99/month
Unlimited everything, all accounting features, and advanced 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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