Parishinfo vs ParishConnect: what to compare

Both serve Catholic parishes, including Syro-Malabar communities. This page sets out what ParishConnect offers and the questions worth asking any vendor, so you can compare on facts.

Family register and wards

ParishConnect groups members into families and families into wards, each with a ward leader.

Member self-service

Members update their own details from the app, and admins approve each change.

Free member app

iOS and Android app for registered members, joined by parish QR code or email code.

Free parish website

Included three-page website with Mass times, news and the parish app QR code.

Push notifications

Send notices, polls and bulletins to the whole parish or a single ward.

Questions to ask any vendor

How is pricing calculated, which currency do you pay in, can you export your data, and who can see member details?

How it works

  1. Step 1

    List the features your parish uses today

  2. Step 2

    Try the ParishConnect demo

  3. Step 3

    Import a sample of families to test

Questions

Is ParishConnect affiliated with Parishinfo?
No. Parishinfo is a separate product; its name is used here only for comparison. Check Parishinfo's own site for its current features and prices.
Does ParishConnect suit Syro-Malabar parishes?
Yes. The ward and family structure matches how Syro-Malabar parishes organise families.
Can I move my records across?
Families and members can be imported from a spreadsheet export.

Read the guide: Moving your parish data to new software