church.software vs. Subsplash
Get a full church management system, liturgy planner, optional safe AI, and mobile app without the $300+/month price tag.
Subsplash
$200 – $450+ / mo
High recurring app hosting fees + media streaming packages + transaction markups
church.software
From $45 / mo
Full ChMS + native mobile apps + liturgy builder + optional safe AI + self-hosted options
Why Churches Choose church.software Over Subsplash
A detailed breakdown of key distinctions, safe and completely optional AI, self-hosted deployment, and shepherding capabilities.
1. Complete ChMS, Not Just a Media App Vendor
Subsplash excels at media playback and custom app branding, but charges steep monthly fees while providing minimal church management capabilities.
church.software delivers full Church Management (ChMS), dynamic liturgy timing, volunteer conflict guards, child check-in, AND native iOS/Android mobile app access for $45/month.
2. Safe, Biblically Grounded AI (100% Disableable) & Self-Hosted Option
Enhance your church operations with integrated, safe AI tools:
- ✓Completely Disableable: Turn off all AI tools globally if your church does not desire them.
- ✓PII Guardrails: Personal data is automatically stripped before any model request.
- ✓Biblically Aligned Safeguards: Checked against configurable ministry guidelines.
- ✓Self-Hosted Freedom: Deploy on your own infrastructure or point to local LLMs.
📖 Read our complete commitment on our AI Principles Page.
3. Integrated Telephony, Phone Trees & AI Pastoral Care
Subsplash offers zero voice call routing or pastoral care tools.
church.software includes a built-in Interactive Voice Phone Tree (IVR) and WebRTC softphone that distills pastoral calls into automated follow-up tasks so no member falls through the cracks.
Side-by-Side Feature Matrix
| Feature / Capability | church.software | Subsplash |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Starting Price | $45 / mo (ChMS + Mobile App) | $200 - $450+ / mo |
| Safe, Biblically Grounded AI Tools | ✓ Built-In + PII Guardrails (100% Disableable) | ❌ Not Available |
| Self-Hosted Deployment Option | ✓ Kingdom Self-Hosted Tier | ❌ Vendor Cloud Only |
| Liturgy & Worship Service Planner | ✓ Included | ❌ Not Available |
| Pastoral Softphone & Phone Tree (IVR) | ✓ Included | ❌ Not Available |
| Native iOS & Android Mobile App | ✓ Included | ✓ Included (App Focused) |
Ready to upgrade your church tools?
Schedule a 15-minute live tour with our ministry team, or request a free database import from Subsplash.
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Pick a time that fits your schedule. A ministry specialist will walk you through a tailored 1-on-1 walkthrough of the platform.
✓ Live demo tailored to your congregation/team
✓ Free legacy data migration assessment
✓ No pressure, no credit card required
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