Shepherd Atlas vs. ChurchTools
ChurchTools is the most widely used congregation management platform in the German-speaking world, with Germany-based hosting and a modular ecosystem. Shepherd takes a different approach: multi-faith, smart by default, and priced simply — starting at $29/month versus €29/month for 100 people.
| Feature | Shepherd Atlas | ChurchTools |
|---|---|---|
| Built for multiple faith traditions | Churches only | |
| Interface languages | English, Spanish, German, Arabic | German, English |
| Member engagement scoring | Growth plan+ | |
| Daily pastoral care list | ||
| Smart daily digest | Growth plan+ | |
| Proof that outreach brought people back | ||
| Holy-day calendars for 8 traditions | ||
| Modules included in base price | Everything in every plan | Finance +€19/mo, sync +€4–14/mo, campuses +€49/mo |
| Starting price | $29/mo · up to 150 members | €29/mo · up to 100 people |
| Free trial | 14 days (card required) | 30 days (no card) |
| CSV import & export | ||
| Attendance & check-in kiosk | ||
| Volunteer scheduling | ||
| Donation recording & statements | ||
| Native mobile app | ||
| Data hosting location | Frankfurt, Germany (EU) | Germany |
| Getting started | Minutes, self-serve | Self-serve, paid onboarding at €99/h |
Data based on publicly available information as of July 2026. We aim for accuracy — if something is wrong, contact us.
Why teams switch from ChurchTools
Multi-faith by design: churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples share one platform that speaks the right terminology for each tradition — in four languages, including Arabic.
Every plan includes every module. ChurchTools prices finance, sync connections, and additional campuses as paid add-ons; Shepherd's $29 Starter has everything built in.
Engagement intelligence out of the box: at-risk scoring, a daily care list, and plain-English reasons for every signal — features ChurchTools does not offer.
Comparable entry price, more headroom: Starter covers 150 members for $29/month versus ChurchTools XS at €29 for 100 people.
Switching is one CSV: Shepherd recognizes German column headers (Vorname, Nachname, PLZ …), maps them automatically, and understands German date formats.
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