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Bible Gateway vs FellowshipOne

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Bible Gateway

Religion

Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FellowshipOne logo

FellowshipOne

Religion

Comprehensive church relationship and resource management

From
$500/month
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; FellowshipOne custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency
  • They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bible Gateway and FellowshipOne differ
AttributeBible GatewayFellowshipOne
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
Founded19932002

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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
  • Email Integration
  • Mobile App
  • API Access

Only in FellowshipOne

  • Relationship Management
  • Membership
  • Giving Management
  • Small Groups
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Systems
  • Accounting Software
  • Custom APIs

Both cover

  • 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 FellowshipOne
  • Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot FellowshipOne
  • Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot FellowshipOne
  • Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot FellowshipOne
  • Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot FellowshipOne

FellowshipOne

  • 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

FellowshipOne

  • Custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency
  • Setup and training can be time-intensive for smaller churches

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

FellowshipOne

$500/month

No published plan breakdown. See the FellowshipOne review.

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 FellowshipOne if

  • You need relationship management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want membership.
FellowshipOne review

Questions people ask

Is Bible Gateway or FellowshipOne better?
Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and FellowshipOne at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or FellowshipOne?
Bible Gateway has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bible Gateway and $500/month for FellowshipOne.
Does Bible Gateway or FellowshipOne run on more platforms?
Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. FellowshipOne runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Bible Gateway for free?
Yes. Bible Gateway has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month.
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 FellowshipOne is typically brought in for.
What can Bible Gateway do that FellowshipOne cannot?
Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans. FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, Membership, Giving Management, Small Groups. Both handle 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.

Source
FellowshipOne: What accounting features does FellowshipOne offer?

FellowshipOne includes general ledger, accounts payable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliation tools.

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.

Source
FellowshipOne: Does FellowshipOne support online giving?

Yes. The platform supports online donations via eCheck or credit card processing.

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