FAQs

What is Countware and why do I need it?

Countware is software for your church counters! It not only aids the counters in the count room, but provides valuable reports and saves time for church staff and management after the count is finished.

Is Perspective Countware expensive?

The price per month for Perspective Countware is less than a few hour’s salary of an average accountant or business manager. Using Countware will save your counters and paid staff more time than that.

Do I need to install software?

No, there is no software to install. Countware is an internet-based application. You simply login with your username and password from any computer, tablet and some cell phones.

Do I need to purchase special equipment?

All that your counters will need to access the software is any computer with internet access.

Do I need to be a computer guru to use Countware?

Perspective Countware is easy to use! If you understand the church counting process already, and can fill out a count sheet manually, then you will find Countware easy to use.

Can Countware be accessed from an iPad or other tablet?

Yes, it can be accessed from an iPad or other tablet, but you may find entering data cumbersome without a keyboard.

What about contributions received electronically?

Although Countware was designed primarily to track your “in-the-basket” activity, we recognize the impact that electronic giving has on your in-pew contributions and the value of tracking electronic contribution levels. Countware records your electronic giving as a separate category, so you can monitor giving levels of these two categories separately.

Is my data safe and secure?

Perspective Counts understands that the security of your data is imperative. All data is transferred using a 256-bit SSL encryption, with 2048-bit industry standard SSL certificates for authentication.

Our hosting facility keeps your data safe with a combination of multi-layer physical security and comprehensive network security. Server and network uptime is well in excess of 99.9%. Only authorized personnel are permitted to access our datacenter facility. All restricted areas are protected by video surveillance as well as on-site personnel, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Your data is protected by multi-stage security, fire suppression systems, on-site and off-site data backup systems, and two factory-new redundant 1.5 megawatt Detroit Diesel generators that can keep Countware up and running indefinitely.

Servers are extensively hardened and tested to protect your data from compromise. Systems administrators actively maintain awareness of new security developments and implement updates with new protections. Your data is backed up daily to ensure full recovery in the event of a disaster.

Where can I get more information, or a demo?

We love helping churches! Send us an email at info@PerspectiveCounts.com with your contact info and we will reach out to you to answer all your questions or schedule a free demo!