AppBuild vs ChurchSuite
Looking for a ChurchSuite alternative? ChurchSuite is a church management software. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
ChurchSuite is best for churches businesses that want church management software (Address book, rotas, events, giving, children, groups).
AppBuild is best for churches businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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ChurchSuite vs AppBuild for churches
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | ChurchSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Church management software |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Own page returned 403. Third-party: from $15.50/mo (Solo) (third-party: Capterra); GBP Solo from £9.00 for 0-99 contacts (third-party: search snippet of churchsuite.com/pricing) |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Shared (members use the ChurchSuite app / My ChurchSuite) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Not stated |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | Third-party: free trial, billed monthly in advance |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Address book, rotas, events, giving, children, groups |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK + US + EU + AU |
Sources: capterra.com, apps.apple.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
Choose ChurchSuite if…
- you want church management software.
- you need what it highlights: Address book, rotas, events, giving, children, groups.
- its terms suit you: Third-party: free trial, billed monthly in advance.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with ChurchSuite: Shared (members use the ChurchSuite app / My ChurchSuite)).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (ChurchSuite: Own page returned 403. Third-party: from $15.50/mo (Solo) (third-party: Capterra); GBP Solo from £9.00 for 0-99 contacts (third-party: search snippet of churchsuite.com/pricing)).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from ChurchSuite
- ChurchSuite members use the shared ChurchSuite app; AppBuild is branded to the individual church with sermon podcast/RSS background audio and YouTube live streaming.
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.