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Bible Gateway vs Fellowfy

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Bible Gateway

Religion

Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Fellowfy

Religion

Church small group management and engagement platform

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

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; Fellowfy fellowfy is offered free with no published paid tier
  • They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Fellowfy covers Group Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bible Gateway and Fellowfy actually diverge.

Attributes where Bible Gateway and Fellowfy differ
AttributeBible GatewayFellowfy
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded19932011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Bible Gateway

  • Multiple Translations
  • Verse Comparison
  • Search
  • Reading Plans
  • Social Sharing
  • Mobile App
  • API Access
  • IOS support

Only in Fellowfy

  • Group Management
  • Message Boards
  • Event Scheduling
  • Calendar Systems
  • Church Management Platforms
  • Mobile-responsive 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 Fellowfy
  • Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot Fellowfy
  • Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot Fellowfy
  • Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot Fellowfy
  • Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot Fellowfy

Fellowfy

  • 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

Fellowfy

  • Fellowfy is offered free with no published paid tier

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Fellowfy

Free
  • Basic$49/month
    • Small group basics
    • Up to 100 members
  • Plus$149/month
    • Full features
    • Unlimited members
    • Analytics

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.
Bible Gateway review

Choose Fellowfy if

  • You need group management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want message boards.
Fellowfy review

Questions people ask

Is Bible Gateway or Fellowfy better?
Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and Fellowfy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or Fellowfy?
Bible Gateway starts at Free and Fellowfy at Free.
Does Bible Gateway or Fellowfy run on more platforms?
Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. Fellowfy runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
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 Fellowfy is typically brought in for.
What can Bible Gateway do that Fellowfy cannot?
Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans. Fellowfy covers Group Management, Message Boards, Event Scheduling, Calendar Systems. Both handle Email Integration, Web support.

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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Fellowfy: Can I access Fellowfy before the official launch?

Users can sign up on the waiting list to receive notifications for early access and become early adopters of the alpha version, but no timeline for launch is published.

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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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Fellowfy: Will there be pricing for Fellowfy when it launches?

Pricing has not been announced. The website provides no details about future costs or pricing structure.

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