All church management software is designed specifically for religious organizations.  Even though church management software is intended to serve only church organizations, it is still software.  While it may be obvious, looking at it from this aspect makes it easier to understand the differences between web-based church management software and single user or network-based church management software.  This article discusses those differences, as well as the features, of web-based church management software and single user or network-based church management software.

Windows-Based Church Management Software

Define Windows Based: Windows-Based church management software typically runs on Microsoft Windows and is not dependent on the Internet. This type of software is especially beneficial for dial-up users, or users in rural locations, with unreliable Internet access or connection.  Single user church management software is designed for one person and one computer.  Network-based church management software is built so your entire office staff can work with the same program on individual computers.

What are the features of single user or network-based church management software?

Icon Systems offers an award-winning church management program with Revelations church management software.  Features include:

• Member, Household and Group Management
  
• Talent Tracking and Management
• Attendance Tracking and Reporting
• Contribution and Envelope Management
• Fund Management
• Reporting and Statements
• Integration and Export

Web-Based Church Management Software

Define Web-Based: Web-based church management software (or browser-based church management software) is a modern convenience as it is usable from any computer that has Internet access.  This means that your members and staff can work from almost any location, without being dependent on one computer.   

What features will I get with web-based church management software?

IconCMO offers the most complete form of web-based church management software available. Features include:

• Membership Tracking
• Talent Tracking and Management
• Attendance Tracking and Reporting
• Contribution and Fund Management
• Fund Accounting with QuickBooks® link
• Reporting and Statements
• Parishioner Access

Additionally, IconCMO is the only web-based fund accounting program available on the market.  It offers a detailed level of security that is immeasurable in value. Visit the [Products] page for details.

Web-based and single user or network-based church management software offer management programs that you can find in corporate business organizations.  Group communications and email, accounting, individual tracking, budgeting, reporting, scheduling, planning and many other administrative functions are all features of management software. Web-based and single user or network-based church management software are unique as they serve only church organizations. 

Whether your church would be better served with web-based church management software or single user network-based church management software, Icon Systems offers the most complete, award-winning church management solutions with IconCMO or Revelations church management software.