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Bible Gateway vs eGiving
Bible Gateway
Software
Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- 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; eGiving being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com
- They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, eGiving covers Online Giving.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bible Gateway and eGiving actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bible Gateway | eGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | transaction |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1993 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
- Multiple Translations
- Verse Comparison
- Search
- Reading Plans
- Social Sharing
- Mobile App
- API Access
- IOS support
Only in eGiving
- Online Giving
- Mobile Giving
- Recurring Donations
- Fund Management
- Payment Processing
- Church Systems
- Accounting Software
- Mobile support
Both cover
- Email Integration
- Web support
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 eGiving
- Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot eGiving
- Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot eGiving
- Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot eGiving
- Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot eGiving
eGiving
- Online and mobile donations for a churchnot Bible Gateway
- Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot Bible Gateway
- Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot Bible Gateway
- Donation records feeding church management reportingnot 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
eGiving
- Being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com
- Sold as part of a wider church management suite rather than as standalone giving software
- Pricing is not published and requires a demo
Pricing, plan by plan
Bible Gateway
Free- FreeFree
- All translations
- Search tools
- Verse comparison
eGiving
Free- Free AccountFree
- Basic giving
- Transaction fees (2.19% + $0.49)
- Premium$29/month
- Enhanced features
- Reduced fees
- Advanced reporting
Which should you pick?
Choose Bible Gateway if
- You need multiple translations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want verse comparison.
Choose eGiving if
- You need online giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want mobile giving.
Questions people ask
- Is Bible Gateway or eGiving better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and eGiving at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or eGiving?
- Bible Gateway starts at Free and eGiving at Free.
- Does Bible Gateway or eGiving run on more platforms?
- Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. eGiving runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Bible Gateway for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 eGiving is typically brought in for.
- What can Bible Gateway do that eGiving cannot?
- Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans. eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. Both handle Email Integration, Web support.
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