ChMeetings vs. The City (Discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ChMeetings
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
ChMeetings is a cloud-based church management system (ChMS), presented as user-friendly and cost-effective. With ChMeetings, users can manage a church's members, finances, events, and communications. ChMeetings also enables users to: Manage members: ChMeetings can be used to keep track of a church's members, including their contact information, attendance records, and giving history. Accept online donations: ChMeetings enables members to donate online. Users can set…
$12
per month for 100 people
The City (Discontinued)
Score 5.6 out of 10
N/A
The City from ACS Technologies in Florence, South Carolina was a church management software, central to it is its online community feature, but also event registration and management, donations management, and other features. The City was discontinued February 2019. Users are being migrated to Realm, ACS Technologies' flagship church management system.N/A
Pricing
ChMeetingsThe City (Discontinued)
Editions & Modules
Free
$0
V. Small
$12
per month Up to 125 People
Small
$25
per month Up to 250 People
Medium
$40
per month Up to 500 People
Large
$50
per month Up to 1000 People
Unlimited
$60
per month Unlimited People
V. Small
$120
per year Up to 125 People
Small
$250
per year Up to 250 People
Medium
$400
per year Up to 500 People
Large
$500
per year Up to 1000 People
Unlimited
$600
per year Unlimited People
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ChMeetingsThe City (Discontinued)
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsThe pricing is based on the number of people in the church. All premium features are available in all paid plans. Features only available in the paid plans: 1- Unlimited scheduled emails to communicate with members, guests, volunteers, and givers without limits or delays. Includes automatic reminders, confirmations, and thank-you messages. 2- Custom member registration forms to collect needed information from members when they register for an account with the church. 3- Paid Events with guest registration options. Event fees for attendance can be charged, with discounts offered for early birds and groups, and with promo codes. Guests can register for events and collect their contact details. 4- Volunteer Scheduling. Volunteers can be schedled and assigned roles, with reminders and feedback to keep them motivated and engaged. Volunteers can also manage their participation and see who they’re teaming up with during the event. 5- Online Giving and Pledges Management. One-time and recurring online donations and pledges, tracked in real time. Can be used to send statements and thank-you notes for givers that generate reports for tax purposes. 6- Guest & Member Views. Drag & drop cards, customized by what guests and members can see: upcoming events, forms, donation options, blog posts, other content relevant to the church and its members. 7- Automated Tasks. Automatically sends emails, SMS messages, or push notifications on members' birthdays or anniversaries and follow-ups to engage with new givers. 8- Free data migration from an existing system, within about five working days, guidance is available to help move in from wherever data is currently stored.
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Community Pulse
ChMeetingsThe City (Discontinued)
User Ratings
ChMeetingsThe City (Discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
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(0 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
ChMeetingsThe City (Discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
Jiosdev
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ACS Technologies
The City would work well for a church who struggles to provide an easy way for members to connect and join groups. While the app has some drawbacks, as noted above, it beats allowing visitors and members to remain disconnected and in the dark about ways to involve themselves in church activities. Better to have this kind of ability to connect than none at all.
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Pros
Jiosdev
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ACS Technologies
  • View volunteering opportunities
  • Find and join groups
  • Submit prayer requests and join others in prayer
  • Connect with other members
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Cons
Jiosdev
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ACS Technologies
  • Seems the developer no longer supports the app
  • User interface is difficult to navigate
  • Often forces a sign out, thereby requiring you to sign in again
  • Cumbersome search features
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Alternatives Considered
Jiosdev
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ACS Technologies
While I haven't used another social networking app built for churches, I have used an app built by another local church. The City makes connecting with members easier. The user experience is severely lacking in The City app. It does, however, facilitate connections between members.
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Return on Investment
Jiosdev
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ACS Technologies
  • The City has made it easier to connect with people I met at church.
  • It makes it simple to submit a prayer request and join others in prayer.
  • It shows opportunities to get involved.
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ScreenShots

ChMeetings Screenshots

Screenshot of the dashboardScreenshot of People ManagementScreenshot of Check InScreenshot of Online GivingScreenshot of Events Management