Software profile
MinistryPlatform
Partially verifiedAn ACS Technologies church-management platform for configurable people, parish, communications and operations data in a central database.
The short version
A fit worth testing against your real workflow.
MinistryPlatform is a shortlist option for complex, well-resourced organisations—not a default answer for a small church seeking a simple directory. Its flexibility is valuable only when the organisation can govern the resulting data model and integrations.
Directory assessment
MinistryPlatform is a configurable enterprise-style ChMS rather than a lightweight church database. It may fit a large or complex organisation, but its quote-based model and deployment options mean a church should only evaluate it with clear requirements, technical ownership and migration capacity.
Procurement verdict
What to investigate first
- Problem this profile addresses
- Large churches and multi-site organisations with complex data needs
- Material differentiator to test
- Central people and operations database
- First risk or uncertainty
- Pricing and trial terms are not public in this review
Decision evidence
What is evidenced, and what still needs asking
This is an evidence summary, not a product score. It counts the state of the procurement fields below and keeps the broader listing status separate.
- 0 Confirmed
- 0 Independently evidenced
- 0 Supplier claim
- 20 Not confirmed
- 0 Possibly outdated
- Contact or pricing band
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Multi-site support
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Administrator limits
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Volunteer usability
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Implementation complexity
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Technical administration
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- UK purchasing availability
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- GBP pricing
- Not confirmedPricing needs verificationSource: MinistryPlatform edition options · checked 25 July 2026
- VAT treatment
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Gift Aid
- Not confirmedNot applicable to this product profileNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Multi-factor authentication
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Role-based permissions
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Audit logs
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Data-processing agreement
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Hosting and location
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- International transfers
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Export formats
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Migration assistance
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- UK support hours
- Not confirmedHelp centre; Developer resources; Personalised demoNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Contract and cancellation
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Best suited to
- Large churches and multi-site organisations with complex data needs
- Dioceses or networks needing a configurable shared platform
Evidence-backed strengths
- Strong stated customisation and API capability
- Shared and dedicated cloud deployment options
Limitations and questions
- Pricing and trial terms are not public in this review
- Likely higher implementation and governance burden than a simple ChMS
Confirmed core features
- Central people and operations database
- Parish and diocesan data
- Custom fields and structures
- Reporting
- Communications
- REST API and integrations
- Mobile app options
What does the supplier currently publish?
Pricing and trial
MinistryPlatform’s help centre directs customers to call for pricing. It has shared-cloud and dedicated-cloud editions, with optional services that may have additional monthly costs.
| Tier or starting point | Published price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Cloud | Request a quote | Supplier describes tiers and optional services |
| Dedicated Cloud | Request a quote | Supplier describes additional managed deployment options |
Free trial: Not confirmed
Does the organisation need configuration more than simplicity?
A configurable ministry data platform
MinistryPlatform describes central people and operations data, custom fields and structures, reporting, integrations and APIs. It has shared-cloud and dedicated-cloud edition options.
Start with a requirements workshop rather than a generic demo. Ask the supplier to price the needed cloud edition, integrations, migration, training and ongoing technical services, then compare that total with less configurable alternatives.
What does external feedback add?
What public reviews and peer discussion do — and do not — show
This profile does not use an independent review score. It is based on MinistryPlatform’s official product and help-centre information.
- The platform’s strength is configuration and integration rather than entry-level simplicity.
- Quote scope, implementation and governance determine practical fit.
Supplier statements do not establish price, UK availability or a church’s capacity to operate a customised platform.
The questions a shortlist needs to answer
MinistryPlatform FAQs
How much does MinistryPlatform cost?
Pricing is not published in the reviewed material. The supplier directs customers to call for pricing, including cloud-edition and optional-service costs.
Does MinistryPlatform offer a demo?
Yes. The supplier invites organisations to sign up for a personalised demo.
Is MinistryPlatform for small churches?
It may be possible, but its published emphasis on configuration, APIs, diocesan use and cloud options makes it most relevant to complex organisations. A smaller church should compare simpler options too.
Operations and support
- Data hosting
- Not confirmed
- GDPR information
- Not confirmed
- Integrations
- REST API, OAuth providers, Swagger
- Import and export
- Not confirmed
- Support
- Help centre, Developer resources, Personalised demo
Research sources
Sources support only the fields named beneath each link. Supplier material is not independent testing; external review material is included as a limited signal rather than a verdict.
- MinistryPlatform overview
Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Audience, Features, Demo - MinistryPlatform platform tools
Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Customisation, APIs, Integrations - MinistryPlatform edition options
Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Cloud editions, Quote pricing