Navigating church management solutions can be daunting; our comparison chart simplifies this by directly contrasting Elvanto ChMS and Breeze ChMS features. Tailored for church administrators evaluating software options, this guide focuses on key functionalities like membership management, online giving, and volunteer coordination, ensuring you make an informed decision between Elvanto ChMS and Breeze ChMS. Perfect for those seeking a comprehensive overview to enhance church operations efficiently.
Internal Note: Expanded information around 'NO' listed in the comparison chart
Breeze - No
**Group Management: Currently, groups are managed through using tags. Breeze currently has limited functionality for managing small groups, using tags. Group management features are set to release late 2024, early 2025.
**Automated Email/SMS Reminders for Group Attendance/Reporting: Breeze lacks the ability to automatically send reminders to group members or leaders about upcoming meetings or to request attendance reporting. Group management features are set to be released in late 2024 or early 2025.
**Notes on Groups: Currently, Breeze doesn't support adding notes or files to group profiles. This limitation is also expected to be addressed with the 2025 group management update.
**Embeddable Member-Facing Group Finder: Breeze does not offer a group finder tool that can be embedded on a church website for members to easily find and join groups. This is also expected to change with the 2025 update, allowing those who signup for Church Apps + Groups to show their groups on the Church App.
Self Check-in: Breeze does not offer a self-check-in option for events or services.
Built-in Parent Notifications from Check-in: Breeze doesn't have a feature to automatically notify parents when their children are checked in.
Heavily Customizable Reporting: While Breeze offers some reporting capabilities, it lacks the advanced customization options found in Elvanto. Users may find it difficult to create highly specific or complex reports.
Localized Servers: Breeze does not offer the option to host data on localized servers. All data is stored on Breeze's servers.
Multilingual Interface: Breeze currently only supports English.
Elvanto - No
Printable Directory: Elvanto does not have a built-in feature to automatically generate a printable directory. However, a workaround is available. Users can export member data in formats like CSV, Excel, and PDF and then use those files to create a directory.
Built-in Online Giving: Elvanto does not have its own online giving platform. However, it offers a seamless integration with Tithe.ly Giving. This integration allows you to:
- Automatically sync donation data from Tithe.ly to Elvanto, eliminating manual entry and ensuring accurate records.
- Map Tithe.ly funds to corresponding funds in Elvanto, simplifying reconciliation and reporting.
- Easily manage donations and track giving history within Elvanto.
Other 3rd party Online Giving Integrations:
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Continue to Give
- Mogiv
- Pushpay
Integration with Tithely Sites and Apps: Elvanto does not directly integrate with Tithely Sites and Apps.
Integrated SMS Messaging: Elvanto does not have a built-in SMS service. It relies on integrations with various third-party SMS providers. Third-party providers are listed in this help article.
Built-in Text Giving: Elvanto doesn't offer a native text-giving solution.
**Drag-and-Drop Email/Newsletter Editor: While the comparison chart indicates that Elvanto does not have a drag-and-drop email editor, please note that this feature was added in Summer 2024. Elvanto now offers a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface for creating and designing email newsletters.
Worship App: Elvanto does not offer a dedicated mobile app for worship planning or presentation.