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Bible Gateway vs Givelify

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Bible Gateway

Religion

Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Givelify

Religion

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-
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; Givelify transaction-based fees mean costs scale with donation volume rather than fixed monthly cost
  • They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Givelify covers Mobile Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bible Gateway and Givelify differ
AttributeBible GatewayGivelify
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Web
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
  • Email Integration
  • Mobile App
  • API Access

Only in Givelify

  • Mobile Giving
  • Web Giving
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Analytics
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Notifications

Both cover

  • Social Sharing
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android 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 Givelify
  • Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot Givelify
  • Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot Givelify
  • Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot Givelify
  • Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot Givelify

Givelify

  • Accepting mobile and online donations for churches and nonprofitsnot 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

Givelify

  • Transaction-based fees mean costs scale with donation volume rather than fixed monthly cost

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

Givelify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic giving
    • Transaction fees apply (2.2% + $0.50)
  • Plus$19/month
    • Enhanced features
    • Reduced fees
    • Giving page

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 Givelify if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want web giving.
Givelify review

Questions people ask

Is Bible Gateway or Givelify better?
Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and Givelify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or Givelify?
Bible Gateway starts at Free and Givelify at Free.
Does Bible Gateway or Givelify run on more platforms?
Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web.
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 Givelify is typically brought in for.
What can Bible Gateway do that Givelify cannot?
Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans. Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Analytics. Both handle Social Sharing, Web support, IOS support, Android 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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Givelify: How much does Givelify charge per donation?

Givelify charges 2.9% plus $0.30 per donation. American Express transactions incur 3.5% plus $0.30.

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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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Givelify: Are there monthly fees with Givelify?

No, Givelify has no monthly fees, signup fees, or required contracts. Costs are based solely on per-transaction fees.

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Givelify: When do Givelify deposits occur?

Givelify provides next business day deposits for donations received through the platform.

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