Cardova vs Easyshul (2026)
Two synagogue management options compared on verified pricing, Jewish-specific workflows, billing depth, communications, migration and independent evidence.
Quick answer
- Price: Cardova: Starter plan ('Popular') $80/mo; Pro plan $160/mo. Easyshul: Standard (congregations with more than 150 families) $349/mo. For a 150-household congregation that is roughly $864 vs $4,188 per year before processing and setup fees.
- Jewish-specific workflows: Easyshul leads (7.0 vs 10.0 of 20 points).
- Membership, dues and money: Easyshul leads (15.0 vs 18.5 of 20 points).
- Communications and engagement: Easyshul leads (10.0 vs 12.5 of 15 points).
- School and events: Easyshul leads (5.0 vs 10.0 of 10 points).
- Data portability and migration: Easyshul leads (5.5 vs 7.5 of 10 points).
- Independent customer evidence: Easyshul leads (1 vs 7 of 10 points).
- Overall: Cardova 58.5/100 · Easyshul 80.5/100
Pricing side by side
Cardova
- Free plan: · up to 100 community members/contacts; 1 administrator · Essential features, basic reporting/analytics, basic chat and email support
- Starter plan ('Popular'): $80/mo · up to 500 members/contacts; 2 administrators · $80/mo billed monthly or $72/mo billed annually ($864/yr); free data transfer to Cardova, advanced reporting/analytics, priority chat and email support
- Pro plan: $160/mo · unlimited members/contacts; 5 administrators · $160/mo billed monthly or $144/mo billed annually ($1,728/yr); advanced custom fields, audit log and data history, high-priority chat/email support
Setup: None stated; 'free data transfer' on annual paid plans.. Processing: Pricing table shows 'Platform fees 0% to 5%' on all tiers; processor and card fees not stated.. Source: vendor page, 2026-10-12 (vendor-page).
Easyshul
- Standard (congregations with more than 150 families): $349/mo · 150+ families · Platform access; '+ digital payments fee' noted beside the price.
- Small & Mighty Synagogue Program (fewer than 150 families): · Under 150 families · Not stated — 'program available', price on request.
Setup: Not stated. Features page says imports from Rakefet, Chaverware and MM2000 are free with onboarding; no onboarding price is published.. Processing: 'Digital payments fee' added to the subscription; features page cites 'discounted processing rates through partner processors'. Processor not named; a 2026 Capterra reviewer mentions 'having to switch to a 3rd party processor'.. Source: vendor page, 2026-10-12 (vendor-page).
Feature by feature
| Capability | Cardova | Easyshul |
|---|---|---|
| Membership & household records | Yes Individual profiles, households/family units, lifecycle from prospect to alumni, community groups, member self-updates. | Yes Membership database for members, non-members and organizations; CRM; opt-in directory. |
| Yahrzeit tracking & reminders | Partial Directory page: tracks 'lifecycle events with native support for the Hebrew calendar'; yahrzeit lists/notices not described explicitly. | Yes Yahrzeit management: mourners, letters, custom lists; members can set reminders. |
| Hebrew calendar integration | Yes 'Native support for the Hebrew calendar' for lifecycle events. | Not verified Not listed. |
| Dues, billing & receivables | Yes Memberships with automated renewals, reminders, tiered access and reports; invoicing/AR ledger not described. | Yes Recurring charges, batch billing, invoicing, collections management (statements to outstanding balances). |
| Online payments | Yes Donations, membership and ticket payments online; platform fee 0-5%. | Yes Online member payments and login-free payment links; partner processors. |
| Donations, pledges & campaigns | Yes One-time and recurring donations, dedicated funds, giving reports, campaigns; pledges not mentioned. | Yes Campaign pages with progress, tribute/thank-you letters, instant tax receipts, recurring giving. Pledges not named. |
| General ledger / fund accounting | No No accounting module described. | Partial 'Finance & Accounting Suite' integrated with QuickBooks and Sage; financial reporting/export. No native GL described. |
| QuickBooks integration | Not verified Not mentioned. | Yes QuickBooks Online or Desktop sync; Sage connection. |
| Religious school management | Not verified Not mentioned. | Yes School module: enrollment forms, classes, communications; also preschool, adult ed, camps. |
| Events & registration | Yes Events & ticketing with attendance and reporting. | Yes Ticket tiers, member/non-member pricing, add-ons, engagement tracking. |
| High Holiday seating | Not verified Not mentioned. | Yes Online seat selection with preferences. |
| Honors, aliyot & gabbai tools | Not verified Not mentioned. | No Gabbai management and kibbudim reporting marked 'Coming Soon'. |
| Cemetery management | Not verified Not mentioned. | Not verified Not listed. |
| Website / CMS | Yes 'Community website' tooling. | Partial No CMS; integrates with Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, Weebly. |
| Email & newsletters | Yes Communication hub: announcements, event updates, automated occasion messages. | Yes Templates, drag-and-drop builder, analytics, automation. |
| SMS / texting | Partial Pricing table row 'Text individual community members' (plan-dependent); no bulk SMS described. | Yes Texts from a dedicated number. |
| Member self-service portal | Partial Members can update their own profile and household information; full portal scope not described. | Yes Members manage accounts, pay dues, enroll. |
| Mobile app | Not verified Not mentioned. | Partial Browser 'Android and iPhone compatible'; EasyCare on mobile; members app slated for 2026. |
| API / data export | Partial Pricing comparison table includes 'API' and 'Export' rows; details not published. | Partial Data export at any time; no API listed. |
| Automation & workflows | Yes Automatic receipts, renewal reminders, weekly reports; 'Automated workflows' row in plan table. | Yes Email automation for lifecycle events, pastoral-care workflows (EasyCare), automated thank-you letters. |
Evidence links for every cell are on the individual review pages: Cardova, Easyshul.
Rubric scores
| Group | Cardova | Easyshul | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish-specific workflows | 7.0 | 10.0 | 20 |
| Membership, dues and money | 15.0 | 18.5 | 20 |
| Communications and engagement | 10.0 | 12.5 | 15 |
| School and events | 5.0 | 10.0 | 10 |
| Data portability and migration | 5.5 | 7.5 | 10 |
| Pricing transparency | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Independent customer evidence | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| Total | 58.5 | 80.5 | 100 |
Cardova: strengths / limitations
- Free tier and transparent low pricing
- Modern directory with household and lifecycle modelling, Hebrew-calendar support
- Automation of renewals, receipts and reports
- Free data migration on annual plans
- Very new vendor with no reviews, customer counts or published location
- No accounting, QuickBooks, school, seating, honors or cemetery features evidenced
- Platform fee of up to 5% on top of processor fees
- Boilerplate copy on pricing page suggests an early-stage site
Easyshul: strengths / limitations
- Highest third-party rating among the five (4.9/5 on 8 Capterra reviews, recent 2025-2026) with consistent praise for support responsiveness.
- Full billing/receivables, payments and QuickBooks/Sage integration included at one price, plus email, SMS and seating.
- Free imports from Rakefet, Chaverware and MM2000 with onboarding.
- Flat $349/mo plus processing fees regardless of size above 150 families; sub-150 pricing is not published.
- No website CMS (relies on Wix/Squarespace/WordPress/Weebly integration) and no native member app yet.
- Gabbai/kibbudim features still 'Coming Soon'; cemetery and Hebrew calendar not listed.
- Site inconsistencies (24/6 vs 24/7 support; placeholder text) suggest marketing pages are not tightly maintained.
- Small review sample.
Full reviews: Cardova · Easyshul · all comparisons