You need a price before a meeting
Shortlist the vendors that publish pricing: CEMETERRA and Cemify. Everyone else needs a sales conversation.
Cemetery software comparison
Best cemetery software in 2026: six vendors compared
Most cemetery software vendors do not publish their prices, which makes comparing them slow. This page puts what each vendor publishes side by side — pricing, free plans, how setup works and how the map gets built — so you can shortlist before booking demos.
Cemetery software compared
What each vendor publishes about price, free access, setup and mapping, as of October 2026.
| Vendor | Published pricing | Free plan | Setup | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMETERRA | Free, $49, $99/month | Yes — up to 500 plots | Self-serve, same day | Upload a scan; automatic plot detection or draw in browser |
| PlotBox | No — Essential, Pro, Enterprise by quote | None listed | Managed implementation project | Interactive mapping; native field app iOS/iPad |
| Chronicle | Pro by quote | Yes — Basic plan | Pro onboarding quoted per cemetery | Interactive maps; walk-to-grave |
| Cemify | $799–$1,899/year | None listed | Records-only start or GIS mapping project | Optional map conversion (help center cites ~$500–$1,000/acre) |
| CIMS | No — custom proposal | None listed | Onboarding with live training | Build your own (Plus) or CIMS-engineered (Professional) |
| webCemeteries | Not on its site (Capterra: from $99/month) | None listed | Sales-led; digitization services | Color-coded inventory maps; walk-to-grave |
Competitor details come from each vendor's own website and public software directories, checked October 2026. Pricing and features change — confirm with the vendor before you buy. CEMETERRA makes this page, so weigh it accordingly.
How to choose
Start with the constraint that rules the most vendors out.
You want someone else to build the map
CIMS Professional, Cemify's map conversion and the digitization services from webCemeteries and PlotBox do this for a fee.
You have a scanned map and want to start now
CEMETERRA detects plots from an uploaded image or PDF, so you can build the map yourself the same day.
You are a small or volunteer-run cemetery
Compare the free plans: CEMETERRA (up to 500 plots, mapping included) and Chronicle Basic.
You run cemeteries plus crematories or funeral homes
Look at platforms with dedicated modules for those, such as PlotBox's crematory management software.
You already use Esri GIS
CEMETERRA exports plots as GeoJSON for ArcGIS Online and QGIS, so your map can live in your GIS too.
PlotBox vs Cemify
Two of the most-compared names. PlotBox sells three packages (Essential, Pro, Enterprise) without published prices and runs onboarding as a managed project; its native field app is for iOS and iPad. Cemify publishes annual plans from $799 to $1,899 a year and offers optional map conversion, which its help center prices at roughly $500–$1,000 per acre. If neither fits — you want monthly billing, a free plan, or to build the map yourself — CEMETERRA's plans start free.
Published pricing — no sales call needed
Free (up to 500 plots) · Standard $49/month · Pro $99/month. No setup fee, free migration help for existing records and maps, and you can start the same day — no card required on the free plan.
Common questions about choosing cemetery software
What is the best cemetery software for a small cemetery?
For small cemeteries the deciding factors are usually price and setup effort. CEMETERRA and Chronicle both have free plans; CEMETERRA's free plan includes interactive mapping for up to 500 plots.
How much does cemetery software cost?
Of the six vendors here, two publish prices: CEMETERRA (free to $99/month) and Cemify ($799–$1,899/year). PlotBox and CIMS quote per cemetery, and Capterra lists webCemeteries from $99/month.
Is there free cemetery management software?
Yes. CEMETERRA (up to 500 plots) and Chronicle (Basic plan) both offer free plans with no time limit.
PlotBox vs Cemify — which is better?
They suit different buyers. PlotBox is a broad platform sold by quote with a managed implementation; Cemify publishes annual plans and offers paid map conversion. Cemeteries that want monthly billing or a free plan often compare CEMETERRA as well.
Who makes this comparison?
CEMETERRA does. Competitor details are taken from each vendor's website and public software directories, and every claim is linked in the sources below.
Sources
Other cemetery software comparisons
PlotBox alternative
Quote-only packages and a managed implementation vs published pricing and same-day setup.
Chronicle alternative
Free Basic plan and quote-based Pro vs CEMETERRA's published tiers.
Cemify alternative
$799–$1,899/year plus optional per-acre map conversion vs monthly pricing from free.
CIMS alternative
Proposal-based pricing and a professionally built map vs self-serve mapping.
webCemeteries alternative
Records, mapping and digitization services vs a self-serve platform with published pricing.
All cemetery software features
Full feature overview for teams evaluating CEMETERRA as their primary cemetery management platform.