eCatholic Reviews & Ratings

4.6/5

“Strong Parish Records but Not Very Modern”

I mainly use eCatholic for managing parishioner information. It works well for records and communication, but it doesn’t feel modern compared to newer platforms.

Pros : Good parishioner database. Handles family records and ministries well.

Cons : Design feels old. Navigation is not very intuitive.

Switched from : Breeze ChMS

Reason to switch : Breeze was easier to use visually, but eCatholic offered better Catholic-specific features.

4.6/5

“Good Communication Tools but Limited Reporting”

I use eCatholic mostly for communication and website updates. While messaging works well, I wish reports were more flexible.

Pros : Easy announcements and email tools. Website updates are simple.

Cons : Reporting tools are limited. Hard to customize reports.

Switched from : Flocknote

Reason to switch : Flocknote was great for messaging, but eCatholic handled parish data better.

4.6/5

“Reliable features. Designed for parish administration.”

eCatholic works best for traditional parishes that want a dependable system. It may not suit fast-growing or tech-heavy churches, but it’s solid.

Pros : Reliable features. Designed for parish administration.

Cons : Feels old-fashioned. Not very flexible for growth.

Switched from : Rock RMS

Reason to switch : Rock RMS was powerful but required technical setup, while eCatholic was easier to manage.

4.5/5

“Helpful Support but Learning Curve Is Real”

I appreciated eCatholic’s support team. They helped us during setup, but it still took time to understand all the tools.

Pros : Customer support is responsive. Training resources are helpful.

Cons : System feels complex at first. Setup requires patience.

Switched from : Elvanto

Reason to switch : Elvanto was easier to learn, but eCatholic better matched Catholic parish needs.

4.5/5

“One Platform Instead of Multiple Tools”

We reduced the number of tools we used by switching to eCatholic. It simplified management, even though setup required effort.

Pros : Combines website, CHMS, and giving. Less tool switching.

Cons : Setup takes time. Not very flexible visually.

Switched from : Squarespace

Reason to switch : Squarespace was great for design, but it didn’t offer parish management features.

4.5/5

“Good for Donations and Online Giving”

We started using eCatholic mainly for online donations. It helped increase giving and made tracking contributions easier for our parish office.

Pros : Built-in online giving. Easy for parishioners to donate.

Cons : Reports are basic. Giving setup takes time.

Switched from : Tithely

Reason to switch : Tithe.ly focused mostly on giving, while eCatholic combined giving with parish management and websites.

4.3/5

“All-in-One Website and Church Management Tool”

I liked having our parish website and church management in one place. Posting announcements and managing donations became easier once everything was connected.

Pros : Website builder and CHMS are integrated. Online donations work smoothly.

Cons : Website customization is limited. Takes time to set up properly.

Switched from : Wix

Reason to switch : Wix made nice websites, but it didn’t include parish management or donation tracking like eCatholic.

4.3/5

“Best for Catholic Churches, Not General Churches”

eCatholic clearly focuses on Catholic parishes. That made it easier for us to manage ministries and parish life without forcing workarounds.

Pros : Catholic-specific tools. Sacrament and ministry support.

Cons : Not ideal for non-Catholic churches. UI feels old.

Switched from : Realm

Reason to switch : Realm worked for general churches, but it didn’t support Catholic workflows well.

4.3/5

“Reliable System for Parish Administration”

eCatholic has been reliable for everyday parish administration. It’s not flashy, but it does what it promises.

Pros : Stable platform. Handles parish communications well.

Cons : Limited customization. Interface looks dated.

Switched from : ChurchSuite

Reason to switch : ChurchSuite had more modern features, but eCatholic felt more aligned with Catholic parish structures.

4.2/5

“Built Specifically for Catholic Parishes”

We moved to eCatholic because we wanted a system designed for Catholic parishes. It helped us manage parishioners, online giving, and our website together. Once set up, it worked reliably.

Pros : eCatholic is made for Catholic churches. I like how it combines website management, donations, and parish records in one system.

Cons : The interface feels outdated, and it took time to learn where everything is.

Switched from : Planning Center

Reason to switch : Planning Center was flexible, but it wasn’t built specifically for Catholic parish workflows like sacraments and ministries.