Church Software Comparison

MosesTab vs iKnow Church

iKnow Church is UK church management software covering people, groups, events, rotas, rooms, giving and Gift Aid, communications, safeguarding and governance. iKnow Church was started in 2010, says it works with over 4000 churches, and is the Church Administration Software Partner for the Church of England.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare key church management, giving, communication, media and operational capabilities.

Key capabilities reviewed

Overview: MosesTab vs iKnow Church

iKnow Church is UK church management software that says pastoral care is at the heart of everything it does. It covers people and small groups, events with ticketing and check-in, teams and rotas, room bookings, giving by card and Direct Debit with Gift Aid claims through an HMRC integration, and modules for safeguarding, governance and life events. iKnow Church is the Church Administration Software Partner for the Church of England and publishes its pricing in GBP, based on the number of Church Contacts.

MosesTab is an all-in-one church management platform that brings member management, online giving, events and communications together. For UK churches, MosesTab includes Bacs Direct Debit collection, Gift Aid claim exports for HMRC Charities Online, Electoral Roll and PCC governance, with its plans published on mosestab.com and a free plan to start.

Both platforms cover the core needs of a UK church. The right choice depends on the tools your team will actually use, the size of your church and how you prefer to buy software, so we recommend comparing each product's current features directly.

What MosesTab Offers

MosesTab publishes its plans on mosestab.com: Free, Growth (£39/month) and Pro (£99/month)
MosesTab generates an HMRC Charities Online Gift Aid CSV
MosesTab includes Bacs Direct Debit through Stripe
MosesTab includes Electoral Roll, PCC governance and GDPR DSAR handling
MosesTab includes email, SMS and workflow automation on every paid plan

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Compare key capabilities available across MosesTab and iKnow Church. Availability may vary by iKnow Church product, plan, integration, or configuration.

FeatureMosesTabiKnow Church
Member Management
Central people database with pastoral follow-upsSource
Groups & Ministries
Small groups, networks and circlesSource
Church Events
Calendar, ticketing and event check-inSource
Church Forms
Check with iKnow Church
Attendance Tracking
Volunteers record service and event attendanceSource
Child Check-In
Child check-in and out with parent-entered medical detailsSource
Online Giving & Text-to-Give
Card, Direct Debit, Apple Pay and Google Pay, giving pageSource
Text-to-Give
Check with iKnow Church
Facilities Booking
Room and venue bookings with clash preventionSource
Church Accounting & Finance Reports
Giving statements and giving reportsSource
Stage Timer
Check with iKnow Church
Worship Planning
Check with iKnow Church
Communications
Email, SMS and letters via Communication SuiteSource
Mass Texting & SMS Alerts
SMS to groupsSource
Workflow Automation
Automated rota reminders and follow-up To DosSource
Virtual Meetings
Check with iKnow Church
Volunteer Management
Teams and rotas with availability and clash alertsSource
Visitor Management
Check with iKnow Church
Church CRM
People database with pastoral care toolsSource
Church Accounting & Budgeting
Check with iKnow Church
Native
Not assessed here — check with iKnow Church

Pricing Comparison

Compare the cost of MosesTab vs iKnow Church at different plan levels.

Plan LevelMosesTabiKnow Church
Free
Free
£22/monthUnder 50 Church Contacts; every module includedSource
Growth
£39/month
£55/month151–200 Church ContactsSource
Pro
£99/month
£110/month701–1,000 Church Contacts; iKnow Chat is an optional add-onSource

Which Platform Is Right for You?

iKnow Church is best for:

  • Church of England parishes (iKnow Church is the Church of England's administration software partner)
  • UK churches claiming Gift Aid through an HMRC integration
  • Churches collecting card and Direct Debit donations
  • PCCs managing governance tasks, APCMs and Parish Returns
  • Churches wanting safeguarding and DBS management tools

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 and governance
  • Churches wanting email, SMS and workflow automation alongside member management

About iKnow Church

What iKnow Church Offers

  • Gift Aid claims through a full HMRC integration
  • Card and Direct Debit giving, plus a contactless giving app
  • Governance module for PCCs, APCMs and Parish Returns
  • Safeguarding module with DBS management
  • Teams and rotas with availability and clash alerts
  • Child check-in and check-out
  • Every module included in the subscription

Switching from iKnow Church?

Migrating to MosesTab is straightforward. Here's what the process looks like:

1
Export your contact information from iKnow Church's Communication Suite as a CSV file
2
Export your giving records from your iKnow Church account
3
Import members into MosesTab via CSV upload with field mapping (UK address fields supported)
4
Recreate rotas and teams in MosesTab Volunteers
5
Set up MosesTab giving, including Bacs Direct Debit and card payments
6
Check your Gift Aid declarations in MosesTab before your first claim
7
Train your team and share your new giving page with your congregation

Frequently Asked Questions

Does iKnow Church support Gift Aid?

Yes. iKnow Church says it includes a full Gift Aid claim integration with HMRC. MosesTab tracks Gift Aid declarations against each donation and generates a CSV in HMRC's Charities Online format.

Does iKnow Church support Direct Debit?

Yes. iKnow Church accepts card and Direct Debit donations within its finance module. MosesTab uses Stripe Bacs Direct Debit, so donors set up a UK bank-account mandate on your giving page.

How do MosesTab and iKnow Church pricing work?

MosesTab publishes its plans on mosestab.com: a free plan, Growth at £39/month and Pro at £99/month. iKnow Church publishes GBP pricing by number of Church Contacts, from £22/month for under 50 Church Contacts, with every module included and a 30 day free trial. iKnow Church says it is a rolling contract. iKnow Church says churches in the Church of England receive a 35% monthly discount.

Can I migrate my data from iKnow Church to MosesTab?

Yes. iKnow Church's Communication Suite can export contact information as a CSV file. MosesTab imports CSV files with field mapping for member profiles, giving history and groups.

Is MosesTab GDPR compliant?

MosesTab is built around the UK GDPR data-subject rights — access, rectification, erasure, and portability — with automated DSAR workflows and retention rules that respect Gift Aid record-keeping requirements.

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How we researched this comparison

This comparison is based primarily on publicly available product information published by iKnow Church, including its product pages, help documentation and other official materials. Product features and pricing can change over time, and some capabilities may depend on the iKnow Church package, add-ons or integrations selected. We review comparison pages periodically and welcome corrections.

Last reviewed: September 2026

MosesTab publishes this comparison and is a competitor of iKnow Church. We naturally believe MosesTab will be the better fit for some churches, but we aim to describe competing products accurately and fairly.

Features, plans, integrations and pricing may change. If you notice an error, contact us at [email protected].

iKnow Church is a trademark of its respective owner. All other product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification purposes only. MosesTab is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by iKnow Church, and iKnow Church has not reviewed or approved this comparison. Product information is provided for comparative purposes and is based on publicly available information.

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