Church & Religious · head to head
Accordance Bible Software vs Tithe.ly
Accordance Bible Software
Church & Religious
Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Tithe.ly
Church & Religious
Complete giving and church management solution
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Tithe.ly 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; Tithe.ly card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
- They diverge on capability: Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Tithe.ly covers Online Giving.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Accordance Bible Software and Tithe.ly actually diverge.
| Attribute | Accordance Bible Software | Tithe.ly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, IPad | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 1989 | 2013 |
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 Tithe.ly
- Online Giving
- Membership Management
- Attendance Tracking
- Accounting Software
- Planning Center
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Accordance Bible Software
- Member managementnot Tithe.ly
- Donation trackingnot Tithe.ly
- Event planningnot Tithe.ly
- Volunteer schedulingnot Tithe.ly
- Communicationnot Tithe.ly
Tithe.ly
- Online and text giving for churchesnot Accordance Bible Software
- Church management, websites and mobile apps for congregationsnot 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
Tithe.ly
- Card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
- American Express is charged at 3.5% plus $0.30
- ACH at 1% plus $0.30 makes small bank transfers proportionally expensive
- Church management is $72 a month and the mobile app $89, sold separately from the free giving product
- Bundling everything is $119 a month, so a church wanting app, website and management pays regardless of donation volume
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
Tithe.ly
Free- FreeFree
- Basic giving
- Up to 100 members
- Mobile app
- Pro$99/month
- Full suite
- Unlimited members
- Advanced reports
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 Tithe.ly if
- You need online giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want membership management.
Questions people ask
- Is Accordance Bible Software or Tithe.ly better?
- Neither clearly leads. Accordance Bible Software starts at On request and Tithe.ly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Accordance Bible Software or Tithe.ly?
- Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Accordance Bible Software and Free for Tithe.ly.
- Does Accordance Bible Software or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
- Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad. Tithe.ly runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Tithe.ly for free?
- Yes. Tithe.ly 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 Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
- What can Accordance Bible Software do that Tithe.ly cannot?
- Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis. Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software.