ChurchLuma vs Tithely Church Management (formerly Breeze)
Compare ChurchLuma with Tithely Church Management, formerly Breeze ChMS, across member records, attendance, finance and service workflows.
Breeze ChMS is now presented as Tithely Church Management. Tithely describes people management, giving, communication, events, check-in and service planning across its church management offering. Product bundles and terms can change, so this comparison links to current vendor pages.
ChurchLuma combines church administration workflows in one workspace, including service outlines, follow-up tasks, SMS communication and finance records. The practical choice depends on which workflows and member-facing tools your church needs.
If your church values simplicity, both tools deliver. The question is which one covers the workflows your team actually needs.
Feature comparison
| Feature | ChurchLuma | Tithely Church Management (formerly Breeze) |
|---|---|---|
| Member records | Directory with families, departments, demographics, visitor tracking and online applications | People database with custom tags, filters and family groupings |
| Attendance | Name-based check-in by service and department with absentee reports | Event-based check-in with headcounts and name-based attendance |
| Giving & finance | Full income, expense, tithe and pledge tracking linked to services | Contribution tracking with online giving, donor statements and fund reports |
| Service planning | Service outlines with activity assignments, timing and a published live view | Tithely lists service planning among its church management tools; confirm the workflow and package that fit your needs |
| Communication | SMS messaging with templates and recipient groups | Email and text messaging through built-in tools |
| Follow-ups | Dedicated follow-up system with task assignment and contact history | Follow-up tags and notes on people records, no dedicated workflow |
| Pricing | Published GHS plans; see current limits and terms | Tithely lists Church Management and bundle options; check the current price and included products |
| Online giving | Records giving and expenses; does not process online donations yet | Built-in online giving with credit card and ACH processing |
| Multi-branch | Branch-scoped access on Growth and Pro plans | Single-campus focused; multi-site requires separate accounts |
Where ChurchLuma stands out
- Service outlines include timed activities, assignments and a live published view
- Dedicated follow-up workflow, not just tags on people records
- Full financial tracking (income + expenses), not just contributions
- Free plan for churches with up to 60 active members
- GHS pricing for African churches
- Branch-scoped permissions for multi-site churches
Where Tithely Church Management (formerly Breeze) stands out
- Online donation processing with credit cards and bank transfers
- Well-established with a reputation for simplicity and fast setup
- Built-in email alongside text messaging
- Volunteer management and event coordination tools
- Donor statements and tax-receipt generation
- Extensive onboarding support and data import assistance
Which should you choose?
Tithely Church Management may suit churches looking for a people database, giving, communication, check-in and service planning within the Tithely ecosystem. Review the products and current plan terms available to your church.
ChurchLuma may suit churches that need service planning, structured follow-up, income and expense records, and local currency pricing. Compare these workflows with your team and review current plans before deciding.