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Overview
ParishSOFT offers comprehensive church management for Catholic parishes, helping maintain records and process donations effectively. It centralizes operations for better community engagement. Although reporting customization could expand further, its specialized modules and secure access make it a strong option for faith-based administration.
Overall Rating
Based on 25 users reviews
3.9
Rating Distribution
Positive
72%
Neutral
16%
Negative
12%
Starting Price
Custom
ParishSOFT Specifications
- Contact Management
- Mobile CRM
- Analytics and Reporting
- Lead Management
What Is ParishSOFT?
ParishSOFT is a cloud-based church management platform created specifically for Catholic parishes and dioceses. It offers member directory maintenance, donation tracking, and a faith-formation organization in a single unified system. Parishes can gain accurate sacramental records to preserve history and avoid data errors. It efficiently handles financial contributions, boosting stewardship without manual effort. Teams can manage volunteer schedules and communications centrally, reducing administrative chaos and allowing more focus on ministry growth.
ParishSOFT Pricing
ParishSOFT offers customized pricing based on parish size, selected modules, and required features.
Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.
ParishSOFT Integrations
The vendor has not provided details about third-party integrations for this software.
Who Is ParishSOFT For?
ParishSOFT software is ideal for a wide range of organizations, including:
- Religious organizations
- Catholic dioceses
- Parishes
- Faith-based schools
Is ParishSOFT Right For You?
Struggling to manage member records, giving, and ministry schedules across disconnected systems? ParishSOFT brings these functions together in a single platform designed specifically for Catholic parishes. It helps reduce manual donation handling, improve sacramental record accuracy, and streamline parish communications. Built with strong data-security standards and scalable infrastructure, ParishSOFT supports growing congregations and multi-site parish operations.
Still not sure if ParishSOFT is right for you? Contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070, who will help you make the best decision.
ParishSOFT Features
Member Management
ParishSOFT software maintains detailed family directories with contact details and sacramental history. Staff can update records quickly and access information from any device. This keeps parish data current without duplicate entries and supports census-taking and member grouping for targeted outreach. It strengthens community ties by providing accurate profiles that support pastoral care and decision-making.
Online Giving
The platform processes one-time and recurring donations through secure portals. Donors can easily select funds and payment methods, while administrators can track contributions in real time. This increases stewardship participation across generations. ParishSOFT features text-to-give options for quick collections and provides clear statements that encourage consistent giving and informed financial planning.
Faith Formation
It tracks religious education classes, student progress, and family involvement. Administrators schedule sessions and record attendance digitally, ensuring complete sacramental preparation records. The tool communicates with parents through built-in messaging and helps build faith journeys through organized programs that enhance participation and spiritual growth.
Ministry Scheduling
It coordinates volunteers for ministries, matching availability and sending automated reminders. Leaders can create schedules and handle substitutions efficiently, filling roles reliably for every event. The system can prevent conflicts through shared calendars and fosters greater involvement by making service opportunities clear and coordination effective for team ministry.
Pros And Cons of ParishSOFT
Pros
Faith formation tracks student progress
Fund accounting ensures transparency
Custom reports provide specific insights
Cons
Search functions need refined filters
Schedule conflicts need manual checks
ParishSOFT Reviews
Total 25 reviews
3.9
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars44%
4
Stars28%
3
Stars12%
2
Stars4%
1
Stars12%
Share your experience
Religious Institutions, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“poor support and broken tax statements”
Pros
At its best the software does a good job but recently it hasn't been functioning properly.
Cons
Support has basically been absent. I've had tickets sitting for weeks without any reply. I'm trying to prepare tax statements but the software isn't bringing over all donation records which means I have to enter them by hand.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
2
Value for money
2
Customer Support
1
Functionality
3
Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Delayed rollout and ignored requests”
Pros
The demo left a good impression. Being cloud based and having strong search capabilities were definite positives.
Cons
We signed a contract at the beginning of June 2024 for data conversion and access to the software and now it's October 2024 and I'm still waiting for the data conversion to be completed. The project manager assigned to us goes weeks without returning calls or emails and I keep having to follow up again and again just to find out whether we can move to the next step. After waiting for weeks my most recent message was answered with "I'm going on vacation but you'll get my full attention once I get back." On top of that my requests to cancel the contract and receive a refund have also been ignored.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
4
Value for money
4
Customer Support
4
Functionality
4
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“missing features”
Pros
During the first three years I used this software it worked quite well. It includes most of the tools and functions a parish would need.
Cons
Customer support has been disappointing. It usually takes at least 15 minutes on the phone to reach someone and when you do they often do not know the program well. It is also missing important features that were available six years ago. Also the assistant chat just directs you to articles to read instead of providing real help.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
6
Customer Support
5
Functionality
5
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ParishSOFT offer an API?
The vendor has not shared information about its API.
Does ParishSOFT have a mobile app?
Yes, ParishSOFT offers a dedicated mobile app.
What types of pricing plans does ParishSOFT offer?
ParishSOFT price is custom and depends on parish needs and size. Get a tailored ParishSOFT cost estimate.
What languages does ParishSOFT support?
ParishSOFT primarily supports English.
Who are the typical users of ParishSOFT?
ParishSOFT is used by Catholic parishes, dioceses, and faith-based organizations.
What apps does ParishSOFT integrate with?
The vendor has not shared information about its third-party integrations.
What level of support does ParishSOFT offer?
ParishSOFT provides support through phone and ticketing system.