Quick answer
EcclesiaCRM is a free, open source project in the “Nonprofit, Church & Community” group, built with PHP. It is released under MIT, has 64 GitHub stars, and its repository was last updated in Oct 2026. You can self-host it on your own server. Verified 22 October 2026.
Nonprofit, Church & Community
EcclesiaCRM
Open source church management CRM for people, families, events and pastoral care.
GitHub stars
64
Last repo update
Oct 2026
License
MIT
Technology
PHP
What is EcclesiaCRM?
EcclesiaCRM is a web-based CRM for churches and ministries. It brings together member and family records, calendars, pastoral follow-up with statistics, document sharing, communication tools such as Mailchimp integration, and reporting in one self-hosted platform.
Highlights
- People and families in one system
- Events, calendars and resources
- Pastoral care tracking with statistics
- EDrive and Jitsi collaboration, Mailchimp outreach
Best for
Churches and ministries that want a self-hosted system for people, events and pastoral care.
Check before you commit
Similar in purpose to ChurchCRM, but a separate project. Documentation is available in English and French.
Self-Hosted (Open Source Edition)
Install on your own server • No per-user software fee • Full control & privacy
Self-Host on My Server →Official Website & Docs
We did not find an official hosted plan in the project documentation. Read the docs before deciding.
Open the docs →🏠 Self-Hosted Version
You download the source code and run it on your own server or VPS (for example Hostinger, AWS or DigitalOcean).
Installation
The project publishes releases, a changelog and English and French documentation. Follow the install guide in the documentation.
Open the official install guide →
Requirements: Ubuntu Server 24.04 according to the README. See the documentation for the PHP and database requirements.
Commands above come from the project's own documentation (checked 22 October 2026). Versions change, so confirm against the official guide before running anything on a production server.
Need a server to host it?
Docker, Node, Python, Java and similar stacks usually need a VPS where you can install your own software. A small VPS is enough to start, and you can upgrade later. Hostinger offers both shared web hosting and VPS plans.
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Before real customers go in: read the security and backup checklist →
🌐 Official Website & Documentation
We could not confirm an official hosted plan for EcclesiaCRM in its documentation. Self-hosting is the main route.
Third-party providers may offer managed hosting. Always check their terms and that you can export your data.
Self-Hosted vs Hosted by Someone Else
| Factor | Self-Hosted | Managed / third-party |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | No software fee for the open edition. You pay for hosting. | Depends on the provider you choose. |
| Data privacy & control | Data stays on your server. | Data lives on the provider's servers. |
| Maintenance | You install updates and run backups. | The provider handles it. |
| Best for | Teams with a developer or sysadmin, and data-sensitive companies. | Teams who want a fast start and no server work. |
No technical person on the team
→ Ask a developer or managed host to set it up
Avoid running a server you cannot maintain.
Team with a developer or sysadmin
→ Self-Hosted
Lower running cost and full customization.
Data-sensitive or regulated work
→ Self-Hosted on your own server
You decide where data lives and who can access it.
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Frequently asked questions about EcclesiaCRM
Is EcclesiaCRM free and open source?
EcclesiaCRM is released under MIT. Always read the LICENSE file in the official repository before you use, modify or redistribute it. License details were verified on 22 October 2026.
What technology does EcclesiaCRM use?
EcclesiaCRM is built with PHP.
Can I self-host EcclesiaCRM?
Yes. You can download the source from the official GitHub repository and run it on your own server or VPS. Requirements: Ubuntu Server 24.04 according to the README. See the documentation for the PHP and database requirements.
Does EcclesiaCRM have a hosted or cloud version?
We could not confirm an official hosted plan in the project documentation. Check the official website for the latest options.
Who is EcclesiaCRM best for?
Churches and ministries that want a self-hosted system for people, events and pastoral care.
What are good alternatives to EcclesiaCRM?
Similar open source projects in this directory include ChurchCRM, CiviCRM, OpenPetra. Compare them in the Nonprofit, Church & Community group.
Data verified 22 October 2026 from the project's public repository and documentation. Details change, so check the official sources. See our disclaimer. Found a mistake? Tell us.