Church Accounting Software Pricing — ChurchBooks3 Desktop Plans
ChurchBooks3 Desktop is available in four service plans designed to fit the budget and support needs of small and mid-sized churches. All plans include the complete ChurchBooks3 Desktop software with every feature — no feature tiers or add-on fees. The difference between plans is the length of your service agreement and the level of priority support.
Service Plans and Pricing
- Annual Plan — $99/year — Full ChurchBooks3 Desktop software with standard support and one year of included updates and service assistance.
- 2-Year Plan — $179 — Two years of service, software updates, and priority support at a discounted rate compared to annual renewal.
- 3-Year Plan — $279 — Three years of service with enhanced priority support and the best per-year value for churches planning long-term use.
- Lifetime Plan — $399 — One-time purchase with lifetime software access, lifetime updates, and dedicated support with direct access to your assigned service manager.
What Every Plan Includes
Every ChurchBooks3 Desktop plan includes church donation tracking, fund accounting, membership management, attendance tracking, payroll records, church financial reports (Balance Sheet, Income vs. Expense, Budget vs. Actual), year-end contribution statements, technical support, and assisted installation.
Free 30-Day Trial
Not sure which plan is right for your church? Start with the free 30-day trial — no credit card or payment required. You will have access to the full software during the trial period, and a ChurchBooks3 service manager will contact you personally to assist with setup and training.
Questions about pricing? Contact our team or visit our Technical Support & FAQ. You can also compare Desktop vs Online to decide which version best fits your church.
Pricing Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ChurchBooks3 Desktop cost?
ChurchBooks3 Desktop starts at $99 for an annual plan. A 2-year plan is $179, a 3-year plan is $279, and a one-time Lifetime plan is $399. Every plan includes the complete software with all features — the difference is the length of the service agreement and level of priority support.
Is the 30-day trial really free?
Yes. The 30-day trial is completely free with no credit card required and no automatic billing when it ends. You get the full software during the trial, plus assisted setup and a complimentary 30-minute training session from a service manager.
What is included in each plan — are features limited on cheaper plans?
No features are held back on any plan. Every ChurchBooks3 Desktop plan includes donation tracking, fund accounting, membership management, attendance tracking, payroll records, financial reports, year-end contribution statements, technical support, and assisted installation. Plans differ only in service length and support priority.
How is ChurchBooks3 Online priced compared to Desktop?
ChurchBooks3 Desktop uses fixed-term service plans ($99/year up to a $399 lifetime purchase) for a single church office computer. ChurchBooks3 Online is a separate browser-based subscription billed monthly or annually, and supports multiple users with remote access. Both are priced for small church budgets.
What happens when my trial or plan expires — do I lose my data?
No. Your data is never deleted. After the trial or service term ends, your records remain safe and accessible in read-only mode until you purchase or renew a subscription. You will not lose any work.
Are there setup fees or hidden add-on costs?
No. There are no setup fees, add-on modules, or per-feature charges. Assisted installation, training, software updates during your service term, and technical support are all included in the plan price.