Softwr

Church & Religious · head to head

Accordance Bible Software vs Givelify

Accordance Bible Software logo

Accordance Bible Software

Church & Religious

Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources

From
On request
Rated
-
Givelify logo

Givelify

Church & Religious

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Givelify 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; Givelify standard donation processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, rising to 3.5% plus $0.30 for American Express
  • They diverge on capability: Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Givelify covers Mobile Giving.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Accordance Bible Software and Givelify differ
AttributeAccordance Bible SoftwareGivelify
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IPadIOS, Android, Web
Founded19892011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).

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
  • Multiple Translations
  • Advanced Search
  • Grammar Analysis
  • Academic Resources
  • Lexicons
  • Historical Context
  • Exegetical Tools

Only in Givelify

  • Mobile Giving
  • Web Giving
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Analytics
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Notifications
  • Social Sharing

What people use each for

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

Accordance Bible Software

  • Member managementnot Givelify
  • Donation trackingnot Givelify
  • Event planningnot Givelify
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Givelify
  • Communicationnot Givelify

Givelify

  • Accepting mobile and online donations for churches and nonprofitsnot 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

Givelify

  • Standard donation processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, rising to 3.5% plus $0.30 for American Express

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

Givelify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic giving
    • Transaction fees apply (2.2% + $0.50)
  • Plus$19/month
    • Enhanced features
    • Reduced fees
    • Giving page

Which should you pick?

Choose Accordance Bible Software if

  • You need original language tools.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IPad.
  • You also want multiple translations.

Choose Givelify if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want web giving.

Questions people ask

Is Accordance Bible Software or Givelify better?
Neither clearly leads. Accordance Bible Software starts at On request and Givelify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Accordance Bible Software or Givelify?
Givelify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Accordance Bible Software and Free for Givelify.
Does Accordance Bible Software or Givelify run on more platforms?
Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad. Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Givelify for free?
Yes. Givelify 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 Givelify is typically brought in for.
What can Accordance Bible Software do that Givelify cannot?
Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis. Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Analytics.

Related pages

Other head to heads