Culminate LifeStart for $0
Every solution has a free tier, so a small church can run check-in, groups, and giving before it pays for anything.
ChurchTrac alternative
Start free. Brand your app.
Culminate Life starts free on every solution, and white-label puts your church’s own name in the app stores.
Side by side
ChurchTrac and Culminate Life
What each one offers, from ChurchTrac’s public pages as of November 2026.
| What you need | ChurchTrac | Culminate Life |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No free plan. A 30-day free trial with no credit card. | Yes. Every solution has a free tier, such as Community for up to 100 members and Check-in for up to 50 check-ins a month. |
| How pricing works | One plan priced by the number of names: $29 a month for 75, up to $119 for unlimited. 10% off yearly. | Turn on only the solutions you need. Each is priced by its own size, with 2–10% off when you pay for two or more. |
| Kids check-in | Kiosks on computers and iPads, labels with security codes, and allergy notes, included. | Self check-in, two-color labels, digital checkout, and one-time pickup codes. |
| Online giving | Online, text, and in-app giving through your own Stripe account, included. | One-time and recurring gifts by card or bank, plus cash, check, and non-cash gifts in one record. |
| Events and tickets | Groups, events, and registrations with payments, included. | Events with forms, free or paid tickets, and payments, in Community. No charge per event or attendee. |
| Member app | The Church Connect app, included. | The Culminate Life app on iPhone and Android: give, check in, groups, and announcements. |
| App with your church’s name | Not offered. ChurchTrac says every church on Church Connect shares one app icon. | Yes, $100 a month: your name, icon, and colors in the App Store and Google Play. |
| Website | Included, with your own domain. Paid build services from $477. | Drag-and-drop website builder, free with Community. |
| Text messaging | An add-on: $7 a month for a number and 250 credits, then $7 per 250. Incoming texts count. | $2 a month per phone number, plus 2¢ per text sent or received |
| Live streaming | Not listed. The app plays sermons, podcasts, and RSS feeds. | Video on demand $65 a month; add live streaming for $10. |
| Volunteer scheduling | Volunteer scheduling, included. | Teams is coming soon. |
| Point of sale | Not listed on their site. | Point of sale, $20 a month. |
| Moving your data | Your first people import is free. Exports on request before you close, and may cost up to $50. | Tell us what you use and we’ll check whether we can bring your records across. |
Prices change. Check ChurchTrac’s own site for their current details.
Why switch
Where we’re different
Your name in the app stores
ChurchTrac’s app shares one icon for every church. White-label puts your name and icon in the App Store and Google Play for $100 a month.
Video you host with us
Put your sermon library and live stream in your app and on your website.
Being honest
When ChurchTrac fits better
No one tool is right for every church.
You need church accounting
ChurchTrac includes fund accounting, budgets, and bank sync in every plan.
You schedule volunteers and plan worship today
ChurchTrac includes both. Our volunteer solution, Teams, is coming soon.
You want one price for everything
ChurchTrac is one plan with every feature. With us, you pay for each solution you turn on.
Moving over
Switching from ChurchTrac
Start free
Set up the solutions you need on their free tiers while you decide.
Bring your people over
Tell us you’re coming from ChurchTrac and we’ll check whether we can move your records across.
Invite your people
Share the app and your website, then retire the old tools.
Switch one piece at a time
You don’t have to move everything at once. Start with check-in or giving, and add the rest when you’re ready.
FAQ
Good questions
Does ChurchTrac have a free plan?
No. ChurchTrac offers a 30-day free trial, then from $29 a month. Every Culminate Life solution has a free tier at small sizes.
Can our app have our church’s name with ChurchTrac?
ChurchTrac says every church using Church Connect shares one app icon. With Culminate Life’s white-label, your name and icon are in the app stores for $100 a month.
Can we bring our data from ChurchTrac?
ChurchTrac’s terms say you can ask for an export before you close your account. Tell us you’re coming from ChurchTrac and we’ll check whether we can bring your records across.
Do we have to switch everything at once?
No. Start with one solution, such as check-in or giving, and add the rest when you’re ready.
Sources
ChurchTrac’s own pages, checked November 2026.
- ChurchTrac pricing (opens in a new tab)
- ChurchTrac features (opens in a new tab)
- ChurchTrac church app (opens in a new tab)
- ChurchTrac church texting (opens in a new tab)
- ChurchTrac website service (opens in a new tab)
- ChurchTrac terms of service (opens in a new tab)
Comparing others? Planning Center, Tithe.ly, Breeze.
ChurchTrac is a trademark of its owner. Culminate Life isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Try it before you switch.
Start free today and bring the rest over at your pace.