ShulSuite (later Jvillage jManage) review (2026)
CiviCRM-based synagogue CRM reviewed in the 2013-2014 UJA/Idealware guides, acquired by Jvillage Network in 2015 and renamed jManage; the shulsuite.com domain is now parked for sale.
Quick facts
- Published price
- Quote only historical
- Setup / onboarding
- unknown
- Payment processing
- ACH/direct debit supported (2014 guide, historical)
- Target size
- historical: 100+ jManage customers (2018)
- Region
- US
- Company
- unknown (original ShulSuite vendor not identified in sources; 2014 guide cites CiviCRM customizations by Pogstone). Jvillage Network: Burlington, VT · since unknown; in market by late 2012 (Idealware 2013 review); Jvillage founded 2009
Not ranked
Current availability or support could not be confirmed, so this product is profiled for congregations still running it rather than ranked against actively sold platforms.
Documented strengths
Documented limitations
- Brand and domain abandoned; no product to buy
ShulSuite (later Jvillage jManage) pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annualized | Limit | Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jManage (formerly ShulSuite), historical | — | — | by community size | UJA 2018: typical $2,500-$4,000/yr incl. support; unlimited users |
Pricing model: quote. Terms: Monthly subscription + yearly support packages (2018, historical). No current pricing exists; product not sold under either name. Source: https://www.ujafedny.org/api/v2/assets/790731, checked Aug 2018 (historical) (historical). Prices exclude payment-processing fees unless stated.
Feature coverage, with evidence
"Yes" means we found the capability described on a vendor page (linked). "Partial" means limited, add-on or third-party. "Not verified" means we could not find it documented; it may exist. Ask the vendor.
| Capability | Status | Notes and evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Membership & household records | Yes | Core CiviCRM constituent tracking with synagogue fields (2014 guide). source |
| Yahrzeit tracking & reminders | Not verified | Not detailed in excerpts reviewed. source |
| Hebrew calendar integration | Not verified | Not detailed. source |
| Dues, billing & receivables | Yes | Membership management and invoicing (2014 guide). source |
| Online payments | Yes | Online payments and ACH/EFT (2014 guide). source |
| Donations, pledges & campaigns | Yes | Donation tracking with accounting batches (2014 guide). source |
| General ledger / fund accounting | No | Integrated with QuickBooks and other GL packages rather than native GL. source |
| QuickBooks integration | Yes | 'Seamlessly integrates with QuickBooks' (2014 guide). source |
| Religious school management | Not verified | Not detailed. source |
| Events & registration | Yes | Event RSVP and payment, including for non-logged-in visitors (2014 guide). source |
| High Holiday seating | Not verified | Not detailed. source |
| Honors, aliyot & gabbai tools | Not verified | Not detailed. source |
| Cemetery management | Not verified | Not detailed. source |
| Website / CMS | Partial | Jvillage paired jManage with its jWeb website product (2018 guide). source |
| Email & newsletters | Yes | Email blasts with personalized links (2014 guide). source |
| SMS / texting | Not verified | Not detailed. source |
| Member self-service portal | Yes | Logged-in constituent access and payments (2014 guide). source |
| Mobile app | No | Browser-based CiviCRM. source |
| API / data export | Partial | CiviCRM platform extensions/APIs (2018 guide). source |
| Automation & workflows | Not verified | Not detailed. source |
Migration
Assistance: unknown
Fees: unknown
Support & security
Hours: unknown. Training: unknown.Support channels not documented publicly.
Security: unknown
What independent sources say
Individual experiences, not survey data. Review platforms are sparse in this niche; treat counts under 20 as anecdotes.
- UJA-Federation NY / Idealware guide (2014 update). Historical: 'robust in most areas... learning curve may be steep'. source
- Vermont Business Magazine (May 10, 2015). Acquisition announcement. source
- HugeDomains listing. Domain for sale, $995. source
Questions to ask ShulSuite (later Jvillage jManage) before you sign
- Whether any jManage customers remain and what Shulware migrates them to
- Identity of any party reviving the 'ShulSuite' name
Alternatives to ShulSuite (later Jvillage jManage)
| Product | Published price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easyshul | Standard (congregations with more than 150 families) $349/mo | 80.5/100 | |
| ShulCloud | Standard ('ShulCloud without Financials') $161.99/mo; Premium ('ShulCloud with Financials') $313.99/mo; Enterprise ('The Complete ShulCloud') $464.99/mo; Small-shul Premium rate (signup checkbox) $97.99/mo | 78.5/100 | |
| Rakefet Online | RakefetOnline-CRM Annual - NEW USERS (year 1) $149/mo; RakefetOnline-CRM Annual - EXISTING USERS $90/mo | 78.0/100 | |
| MyShul | Standard $179/mo; Premium $310/mo; Enterprise ('most popular') $460/mo | 75.0/100 |
Sources
- https://www.shulsuite.com/
- https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=shulsuite.com
- https://vermontbiz.com/node/180631
- https://jvillagenetwork.com/
- https://www.ujafedny.org/api/v2/assets/787024
- https://www.ujafedny.org/api/v2/assets/790731
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