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Ekkleios vs Breeze
Breeze is a simple, flat-rate church database known for being easy to learn. Ekkleios is built for churches that want the system to tell them who needs follow-up, and to make sure someone owns that follow-up.
The short version
Breeze may suit you better if…
- You have more than 500 people and want a published price: Breeze's single $72 covers unlimited contacts, while we set up larger churches individually.
- You want a 30-day trial rather than 14 days.
- You mainly need a straightforward database with giving and check-in.
Ekkleios may suit you better if…
- You want people who are drifting flagged automatically, with a named leader assigned to follow up.
- You want discipleship stages, from first visit to leading others, tracked for every person.
- You have under 100 people: Ekkleios is free up to 20 people and $29 a month up to 100, against Breeze's $72.
- You already text your church through Twilio, Clearstream, Text In Church or similar and want to keep that account.
Pricing, side by side
| Item | Ekkleios | Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| How the bill is built | One subscription priced by church size; every plan has every feature | One flat subscription |
| Monthly price | Free up to 20 people · $29 up to 100 · $79 up to 500 · over 500: contact us | $72 a month, unlimited contacts and admin users |
| Add-ons | None | Worship Tools $29 a month |
| Free plan / trial | Free plan for up to 20 people; 14-day trial of Growth, no credit card | 30 days |
| Contract | Month to month, cancel anytime | No contract, cancel anytime |
| Giving fees (US cards) | $0.99 per gift + Stripe processing (about 2.9% + $0.30) | No monthly giving fee. Card processing is not listed on Breeze's pricing page; third-party sources report 2.9% + $0.30. |
| Texting | Built in. Texts go through your church's own SMS account (Twilio, Clearstream, Text In Church and others), billed by that provider | 250 texts a month free, then $10 per 500 |
Fees on a single $100 card gift
Church receives $95.81. $0.99 Ekkleios platform fee + Stripe card processing (about 2.9% + $0.30). Donors can choose to cover the fees.
2.9% + $0.30 as reported by third-party sources; Breeze's pricing page does not list it, so confirm with Breeze.
Features
| Item | Ekkleios | Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| People database | Included on every plan | Included, unlimited contacts |
| Online and text giving | Online giving (Stripe) | Included |
| Check-in | Included on every plan | Included, with name tags |
| Event management | Included on every plan, with RSVPs and paid tickets | Included |
| Service planning | Included on every plan | Included |
| Member app | Member portal (installable web app) | Mobile app |
| Needs-attention flags from engagement signals | Included on every plan | Check with Breeze |
| Discipleship stage tracking | Included on every plan | Check with Breeze |
“Check with Breeze” means we could not confirm it from Breeze's own pricing page; it may exist under a different name.
Switching from Breeze
- Export your people. In Breeze, export your people list to a spreadsheet and save it as CSV.
- Import them into Ekkleios. Go to Member Care, then Import Members. Columns are matched for you, you see a preview before anything is saved, and likely duplicates are flagged to merge.
- Connect giving. Connect your church's Stripe account and publish your giving page. On Growth, and for churches over 500 people, our team imports your donation history and funds on a free migration call.
- Invite your team and assign follow-up. Add staff and leaders, then choose who owns follow-up for guests, groups and care.
- Run both side by side. Use the 14-day trial to check everything before you cancel Breeze.
Questions about switching
Is Ekkleios cheaper than Breeze?
Up to 20 people, Ekkleios is free. Up to 100 people, it's $29 against Breeze's $72. Between 100 and 500 people the prices are close ($79 against $72). Above 500 people we set up a plan with each church, so ask us; Breeze's $72 covers unlimited contacts.
Can I move my people from Breeze to Ekkleios?
Yes. Export your people from Breeze, save the file as CSV, and upload it in Ekkleios under Member Care, then Import Members. Ekkleios matches the columns for you, shows a preview before anything is saved, and flags likely duplicates to merge.
What about our giving history?
Growth plans, and plans for churches over 500 people, include a free migration call. Our team imports donation records and giving funds for you so year-end statements stay complete.
How long does switching take?
Most churches have their people imported and a giving page live within an hour. Run both systems side by side during the 14-day trial before you cancel anything.
Breeze details checked on October 22, 2026 from: Breeze pricing, Online giving fee comparison (CDM+). Prices change; check Breeze's site for current figures. Breeze is a trademark of its owner, and this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by it. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will correct it.
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