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Bible Gateway vs Accordance Bible Software

Bible Gateway logo

Bible Gateway

Software

Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Accordance Bible Software logo

Accordance Bible Software

Software

Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources

From
On request
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: Bible Gateway study Bibles, commentaries and dictionaries all require Plus at $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Verse Comparison, Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bible Gateway and Accordance Bible Software differ
AttributeBible GatewayAccordance Bible Software
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreeone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, IPad
Founded19931989

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

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 Bible Gateway

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

Only in Accordance Bible Software

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

Both cover

  • Multiple Translations

What people use each for

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

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

Accordance Bible Software

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Bible Gateway

Free
  • FreeFree
    • All translations
    • Search tools
    • Verse comparison

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

Which should you pick?

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

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

Questions people ask

Is Bible Gateway or Accordance Bible Software better?
Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and Accordance Bible Software at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or Accordance Bible Software?
Bible Gateway has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bible Gateway and On request for Accordance Bible Software.
Does Bible Gateway or Accordance Bible Software run on more platforms?
Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad.
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 Bible Gateway best used for?
Bible Gateway is most often used for reading and comparing across more than 70 bible translations, personal notes, highlights and bookmarks, reading plans and daily devotionals, study bibles and commentaries on the plus subscription. Of those, reading and comparing across more than 70 bible translations and personal notes, highlights and bookmarks are not what Accordance Bible Software is typically brought in for.
What can Bible Gateway do that Accordance Bible Software cannot?
Bible Gateway covers Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans, Social Sharing. Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis, Academic Resources. Both handle Multiple Translations.
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