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Bible Gateway vs Olive Tree Bible Software

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Bible Gateway

Religion

Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools

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Olive Tree Bible Software

Religion

Comprehensive Bible study with large resource library and mobile focus

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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; Olive Tree Bible Software bible study resources beyond the free KJV and ESV are sold individually per title, for example the ESV Study Bible at $39.99 and Bible Knowledge Commentary at $39.99
  • They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Verse Comparison, Olive Tree Bible Software covers Study Notes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bible Gateway and Olive Tree Bible Software differ
AttributeBible GatewayOlive Tree Bible Software
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Web
Founded19931989

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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

  • Verse Comparison
  • Search
  • Email Integration
  • Mobile App
  • API Access

Only in Olive Tree Bible Software

  • Study Notes
  • Highlighting
  • Cloud Sync
  • Note Management
  • Search Tools

Both cover

  • Multiple Translations
  • Reading Plans
  • 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 Olive Tree Bible Software
  • Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot Olive Tree Bible Software
  • Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot Olive Tree Bible Software
  • Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot Olive Tree Bible Software
  • Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot Olive Tree Bible Software

Olive Tree Bible Software

  • Reading free public domain Bible translations with optional per title paid study resourcesnot 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

Olive Tree Bible Software

  • Bible study resources beyond the free KJV and ESV are sold individually per title, for example the ESV Study Bible at $39.99 and Bible Knowledge Commentary at $39.99

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

Olive Tree Bible Software

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic Bible
    • Limited resources
  • Standard Library$69.99/month
    • 500+ resources
    • Offline access
  • Ultimate Library$199.99/month
    • 2000+ resources
    • All premium content

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 Olive Tree Bible Software if

  • You need study notes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want highlighting.
Olive Tree Bible Software review

Questions people ask

Is Bible Gateway or Olive Tree Bible Software better?
Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and Olive Tree Bible Software at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or Olive Tree Bible Software?
Bible Gateway starts at Free and Olive Tree Bible Software at Free.
Does Bible Gateway or Olive Tree Bible Software run on more platforms?
Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. Olive Tree Bible Software 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 Olive Tree Bible Software is typically brought in for.
What can Bible Gateway do that Olive Tree Bible Software cannot?
Bible Gateway covers Verse Comparison, Search, Email Integration, Mobile App. Olive Tree Bible Software covers Study Notes, Highlighting, Cloud Sync, Note Management. Both handle Multiple Translations, Reading Plans, Social Sharing, 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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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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