Overview: MosesTab vs iKnow Church
iKnow Church is a lightweight UK church database that does contacts, small groups, and event sign-ups well. It's priced flat and is popular with smaller churches that don't need a full management suite.
The trade-off is scope. iKnow doesn't process giving, doesn't generate HMRC Gift Aid claims, doesn't manage Electoral Roll or PCC governance, and doesn't include any media or communications automation. UK churches running real treasury and compliance workflows typically end up with iKnow Church plus a separate giving provider, plus a separate Gift Aid spreadsheet, plus a separate Electoral Roll process — three or four tools that should be one.
MosesTab is the consolidated UK-native alternative. Same flat pricing, but Bacs Direct Debit, HMRC Gift Aid CSV, Electoral Roll, and PCC governance are all included.
Key Differences
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how MosesTab's 16 features compare to iKnow Church. MosesTab provides all features in one integrated platform.
| Feature | MosesTab | iKnow Church |
|---|---|---|
| Member Management | ||
| Groups & Ministries | ||
| Church Events | ||
| Church Forms | ||
| Attendance Tracking | Partial | |
| Child Check-In | ||
| Online Giving & Text-to-Give | ||
| Text-to-Give | ||
| Facilities Booking | ||
| Church Accounting & Finance Reports | ||
| AI Media Studio | ||
| Stage Timer | ||
| Worship Planning | ||
| Live Polling | ||
| Social Media Scheduler | ||
| Communications | Partial: Basic email; SMS via integration | |
| Mass Texting & 2-Way SMS | ||
| Workflow Automation | ||
| Virtual Meetings | ||
| Volunteer Management | Partial: Basic team management, no rotas | |
| Visitor Management | ||
| Church CRM | ||
| Church Website Builder | ||
| Church Accounting & Budgeting |
Pricing Comparison
Compare the cost of MosesTab vs iKnow Church at different plan levels.
| Plan Level | MosesTab | iKnow Church |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free (up to 50 members) | From £15/monthFlat per-church pricing |
| Growing church | £39/month | ~£35/month |
| Large church | £99/month | ~£60/monthiKnow stays cheap because it covers fewer features |
Which Platform Is Right for You?
iKnow Church is best for:
- Small UK churches that only need a contact database
- Churches with light financial admin needs
MosesTab is best for:
- UK churches running quarterly HMRC Gift Aid claims
- Churches wanting Bacs Direct Debit recurring giving
- Anglican PCCs that need Electoral Roll + governance
- Churches wanting AI media + social scheduling included
Honest Assessment of iKnow Church
What iKnow Church Does Well
- Simple, no-fuss UK church database
- Affordable flat per-church pricing
- Decent contact and small-group management
- UK-based support
iKnow Church Limitations
- No built-in giving processor
- No HMRC Charities Online Gift Aid CSV generation
- No Electoral Roll or PCC governance modules
- No Bacs Direct Debit
- No automation, AI, or social scheduling
- Treasurers end up running separate spreadsheets for everything financial
Switching from iKnow Church?
Migrating to MosesTab is straightforward. Here's what the process looks like:
Frequently Asked Questions
Why switch from iKnow Church to MosesTab?
If you only need a contact database, iKnow is fine. If your treasurer runs Gift Aid claims, your PCC needs governance records, or you'd like to stop using a separate giving provider, MosesTab consolidates all of that into one platform at similar pricing.
Can MosesTab handle UK Gift Aid claims iKnow can't?
Yes. MosesTab generates a CSV in the exact HMRC Charities Online schedule format. You upload it through the Government Gateway and HMRC processes the 25% reclaim. iKnow stores declaration metadata but doesn't produce the submission file.
Does MosesTab include Bacs Direct Debit?
Yes, via Stripe Bacs. Donors set up a UK mandate directly on your giving page; collections settle 3 working days later. iKnow has no built-in giving at all.