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Bible Gateway vs OnlineGiving

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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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OnlineGiving

Religion

Online and mobile giving solution for churches

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bible Gateway has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, OnlineGiving covers Online Giving Page.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bible Gateway and OnlineGiving differ
AttributeBible GatewayOnlineGiving
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumtransaction
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded19932008

Identical on both: 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 OnlineGiving

  • Online Giving Page
  • Mobile Donations
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Fund Selection
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Accounting Sync
  • 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 OnlineGiving
  • Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot OnlineGiving
  • Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot OnlineGiving
  • Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot OnlineGiving
  • Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot OnlineGiving

OnlineGiving

  • 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

OnlineGiving

Nothing recorded yet. See the OnlineGiving review.

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

OnlineGiving

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Online giving
    • Transaction fees (2.49% + $0.30)

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 OnlineGiving if

  • You need online giving page.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want mobile donations.
OnlineGiving review

Questions people ask

Is Bible Gateway or OnlineGiving better?
Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and OnlineGiving at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or OnlineGiving?
Bible Gateway has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bible Gateway and On request for OnlineGiving.
Does Bible Gateway or OnlineGiving run on more platforms?
Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. OnlineGiving runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
Can I use Bible Gateway for free?
Yes. Bible Gateway has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OnlineGiving starts at On request.
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 OnlineGiving is typically brought in for.
What can Bible Gateway do that OnlineGiving cannot?
Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans. OnlineGiving covers Online Giving Page, Mobile Donations, Recurring Gifts, Fund Selection. 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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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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