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# Compare Excellerate vs Realm

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> Detailed comparison between Excellerate and Realm. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Excellerate | Realm |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 273 |
| **Starting Price** | US$49.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Excellerate

Designed for medium - large churches. We offer both cloud or installed solutions.

### Realm

Ministries big and small are looking for an all-in-one solution to facilitate connection throughout their church, streamline their ministry operations, and utilize an integrated accounting solution to

## Key features

### Excellerate

- Alerts/Notifications
- Attendance Tracking
- Child Check-in
- Customisable Reports
- Data Import/Export
- Donation Management
- Event Management
- Member Communication
- Member Directory
- Member Portal
- Membership Management
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Online Giving
- Pledge Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Small Group Management
- Volunteer Management
- Worship Planning

### Realm

- Alerts/Notifications
- Attendance Tracking
- Child Check-in
- Customisable Reports
- Data Import/Export
- Donation Management
- Event Management
- Fund Management
- Member Communication
- Member Directory
- Member Portal
- Membership Management
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Online Giving
- Pledge Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Small Group Management
- Volunteer Management
- Worship Planning

## Links

- [View Excellerate Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/13495/excellerate-church-management-software)
- [View Realm Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/146265/realm)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/13495/146265/excellerate-church-management-software/vs/realm)

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