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Accordance Bible Software vs Bible Gateway

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Accordance Bible Software

Religion

Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Bible Gateway

Religion

Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bible Gateway has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Accordance Bible Software the Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing; Bible Gateway study Bibles, commentaries and dictionaries all require Plus at $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year
  • They diverge on capability: Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Bible Gateway covers Verse Comparison.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Accordance Bible Software and Bible Gateway actually diverge.

Attributes where Accordance Bible Software and Bible Gateway differ
AttributeAccordance Bible SoftwareBible Gateway
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IPadWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19891993

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Accordance Bible Software

  • Original Language Tools
  • Advanced Search
  • Grammar Analysis
  • Academic Resources
  • Lexicons
  • Historical Context
  • Exegetical Tools
  • Windows support

Only in Bible Gateway

  • Verse Comparison
  • Search
  • Reading Plans
  • Social Sharing
  • Email Integration
  • Mobile App
  • API Access
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Multiple Translations

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Accordance Bible Software

  • Member managementnot Bible Gateway
  • Donation trackingnot Bible Gateway
  • Event planningnot Bible Gateway
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Bible Gateway
  • Communicationnot Bible Gateway

Bible Gateway

  • Reading and comparing across more than 70 Bible translationsnot Accordance Bible Software
  • Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot Accordance Bible Software
  • Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot Accordance Bible Software
  • Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot Accordance Bible Software
  • Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot Accordance Bible Software

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Accordance Bible Software

  • The Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing

Bible Gateway

  • Study Bibles, commentaries and dictionaries all require Plus at $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year
  • The free tier carries advertising, removed only on Plus
  • The free account covers translations, notes and reading plans but no reference works

Pricing, plan by plan

Accordance Bible Software

On request
  • Standard$199/month
    • Basic package
    • Core resources
    • Free updates 1 year
  • Premier$399/month
    • Full package
    • Extensive libraries
    • Lifetime updates

Bible Gateway

Free
  • Free AccountFree
    • Highlight verses
    • Save favorites
    • Take notes
  • Bible Gateway Plus$5/month
    • 70+ trusted Bible study resources
    • Access beside every passage
    • Annual pricing under $5/month

Which should you pick?

Choose Accordance Bible Software if

  • You need original language tools.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IPad.
  • You also want advanced search.
Accordance Bible Software review

Choose Bible Gateway if

  • You need verse comparison.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want search.
Bible Gateway review

Questions people ask

Is Accordance Bible Software or Bible Gateway better?
Neither clearly leads. Accordance Bible Software starts at On request and Bible Gateway at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Accordance Bible Software or Bible Gateway?
Bible Gateway has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Accordance Bible Software and Free for Bible Gateway.
Does Accordance Bible Software or Bible Gateway run on more platforms?
Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad. Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Bible Gateway for free?
Yes. Bible Gateway has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Accordance Bible Software starts at On request.
What is Accordance Bible Software best used for?
Accordance Bible Software is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Bible Gateway is typically brought in for.
What can Accordance Bible Software do that Bible Gateway cannot?
Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis, Academic Resources. Bible Gateway covers Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans, Social Sharing. Both handle Multiple Translations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bible Gateway: How much does Bible Gateway Plus cost?

Less than $5 per month when billed annually; promotional pricing was available through September 14.

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Bible Gateway: Is there a free version of Bible Gateway?

Yes, free account available that enables highlighting verses, saving favorites, and taking notes for future reference.

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