Realm vs Elexio Community vs Shelby Systems vs One Church Software in June 2026

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Realm

Church Management Software

4.4 144 user ratings

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Elexio Community

Church Management Software

4.2 111 user ratings

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Shelby Systems

Church Management Software

3.1 16 user ratings

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One Church Software

Church Management Software

4.9 77 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Realm is an online church management software helping out organisations to embrace traditions in a modernistic way. Ministry opportunities generated by Realm makes it quite easier for church communities to connect with each other on the go. An intuitive dashboard equipped within the same combines accurate demographics about the congregation and overall stats related to church health. Also, it can be utilised by the admins to monitor contact information, view separate fields and define personalised fields as per convenience. Pre-defined reports offered by the software help churches sort, search and output relevant data on the go. Moderators can also save their custom queries within Realm and get access to them from the ‘My Saved Reports’ section. Key operational areas of Realm include personal care, children’s and youth ministry, administration, media & communication, education & discipleship, catholic, leadership, stewardship and more. Further, the church management software abides by stringent security measures enabling adequate safety of stored data. Admins can also assign designation-based access rights to their employees. Read more

Elexio integrates church management software, church website CMS (content management system), church website design, church check-in, giving kiosks, and church mobile app into one web based solution for PC/Mac. Elexio can help you CONNECT with your community, GROW both deeper and wider, ENGAGE with those that grace your front step, and RELATE to a constantly changing demographic. Read more

Shelby Systems is an impactful church management software that helps churches manage their administrative processes and put more focus on ministry. The software reduces paperwork while increasing efficiency levels at the same time, so that churches can spend more of their time on what matters most. It supports the seamless functioning of the ministry with better information as well as a common software solution across all of their locations. Shelby Systems also makes it easy for remote administrative teams to get tasks related to payroll and reporting managed with ease. Users can add different donation options over their websites for people to donate money with the method of their choice. Shelby Systems inbuilt dashboard showcases up-to-date reporting, recurring donations and budget forecasting facility, besides providing the ability to create custom forms. In addition, users can also attach useful hardware to their computer systems, such as Cheque scanners, barcode readers, mailroom, finger scanners, teller and timeclock, to further improve the functionalities of the software. Read more

One Church Software is a platform used to manage church workflows. The software offers tools to manage your church’s events and automate communication with your members, guests, community, and more. Schedule volunteers and maintain a background screening program for employees, staff and volunteers. Gain insights into your church with reports. It supports Mobile Android and iOS. Read more

Pricing Options

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Starts at $35.13.

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Starts at $39.00. Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.

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Starts at $24.00.

SW Score & Breakdown

95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

100%
Reviews

88%
Momentum

69%
Popularity

79%

93% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

100%
Reviews

82%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

80%

94% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

100%
Reviews

76%
Momentum

68%
Popularity

83%

90% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

100%
Reviews

79%
Momentum

61%
Popularity

79%

Features

Total Features	15 Features	15 Features	15 Features	15 Features
Common Features for All	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Child Check-In Helps to streamline the check-in process and improve child safety in your church Church Accounting Helps to maintain nonprofit accounting like bookkeeping, manage contributions, pay minister, release tax documents and etc Donations Management Helps to record and track all financial donations and provide receipts and related documents to the donors. Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Media Library Helps in managing the videos, images, audio and as such other media files all in one place. Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Multi-site Management Provides an option to electronically manage multiple stores, sites, and/or locations using just a single platform Online Giving An online payments method to start accepting recurring financial contributions to a church Pledge Management Helps to record and track promised pledges to pay a certain amount of money over a period. Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals. + 12 More - Show Less	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Child Check-In Helps to streamline the check-in process and improve child safety in your church Church Accounting Helps to maintain nonprofit accounting like bookkeeping, manage contributions, pay minister, release tax documents and etc Donations Management Helps to record and track all financial donations and provide receipts and related documents to the donors. Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Media Library Helps in managing the videos, images, audio and as such other media files all in one place. Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Multi-site Management Provides an option to electronically manage multiple stores, sites, and/or locations using just a single platform Online Giving An online payments method to start accepting recurring financial contributions to a church Pledge Management Helps to record and track promised pledges to pay a certain amount of money over a period. Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals. + 12 More - Show Less	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Child Check-In Helps to streamline the check-in process and improve child safety in your church Church Accounting Helps to maintain nonprofit accounting like bookkeeping, manage contributions, pay minister, release tax documents and etc Donations Management Helps to record and track all financial donations and provide receipts and related documents to the donors. Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Media Library Helps in managing the videos, images, audio and as such other media files all in one place. Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Multi-site Management Provides an option to electronically manage multiple stores, sites, and/or locations using just a single platform Online Giving An online payments method to start accepting recurring financial contributions to a church Pledge Management Helps to record and track promised pledges to pay a certain amount of money over a period. Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals. + 12 More - Show Less	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Child Check-In Helps to streamline the check-in process and improve child safety in your church Church Accounting Helps to maintain nonprofit accounting like bookkeeping, manage contributions, pay minister, release tax documents and etc Donations Management Helps to record and track all financial donations and provide receipts and related documents to the donors. Event Management Helps to identify and manage events and notify important events digitally Media Library Helps in managing the videos, images, audio and as such other media files all in one place. Member Directory Helps to maintain a directory of members and connect with each other Members Portal Helps members to access their profile, key information, and download relevant materials through a login page. Membership Management Database to record, track, and manage members' information, membership details, and other key information. Multi-site Management Provides an option to electronically manage multiple stores, sites, and/or locations using just a single platform Online Giving An online payments method to start accepting recurring financial contributions to a church Pledge Management Helps to record and track promised pledges to pay a certain amount of money over a period. Small Group Management Helps to organize small groups to use communicate and achieve goals Volunteer Management Helps to recruit, track, engage, and retain volunteers and build a more strategic, positive volunteer experience Worship Planning Helps to create a worship outline, view files & links, and plan rehearsals. + 12 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	NA	Available	NA	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 144 user ratings	4.2/5 111 user ratings	3.1/5 16 user ratings	4.9/5 77 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 56.9% Very Good 29.2% Average 9% Poor 3.5% Terrible 1.4%	Excellent 46.8% Very Good 32.4% Average 15.3% Poor 2.7% Terrible 2.7%	Excellent 6.3% Very Good 31.3% Average 37.5% Poor 12.5% Terrible 12.5%	Excellent 88.3% Very Good 10.4% Average 0% Poor 1.3% Terrible 0%
Pros & Cons	Intuitive dashboard with accurate demographics and church health stats Pre-defined reports for easy data sorting and output Customizable fields and designation-based access rights May require additional training for complex features Limited integrations with other software	All-in-one solution for church management, website, and mobile app EasyTithe integration for seamless donation management Robust reporting and analytics for data-driven decision-making May be overwhelming for smaller churches with limited staff Customization options may be limited compared to standalone software	Reduces paperwork and improves efficiency Supports remote administrative teams and payroll management Customizable forms and reporting capabilities May require additional hardware for optimal functionality User interface may be outdated compared to newer software	User-friendly interface and easy-to-use tools Comprehensive event management and communication automation Mobile app support for on-the-go access May lack advanced features found in more expensive software Limited integrations with third-party applications
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $35.13.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $39.00. Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $24.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Inform Custom Connect Custom Multiply Custom	Elexio Community $35.13 $35.13 per user / month	Shelby Online Giving (Small) Free Shelby Online Giving (Medium) $39.00 $39.00 per month Shelby Online Giving (Large) $59.00 $59.00 per month Shelby Online Giving (High Volume) Custom Total Ministry Package Custom	Starter $24.00 $30.00 per month Essentials $40.00 $50.00 per month Complete $56.00 $70.00 per month
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