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Bible Gateway vs PastorsLine

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Bible Gateway

Church & Religious

Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PastorsLine

Church & Religious

Text messaging and communication platform for churches

From
On request
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; PastorsLine pastorsLine has joined the Text In Church family and its own pricing page now sells Text In Church plans instead of PastorsLine plans
  • They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bible Gateway and PastorsLine differ
AttributeBible GatewayPastorsLine
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded19932005

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).

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 PastorsLine

  • SMS Messaging
  • Contact Management
  • Scheduling
  • Church Management
  • Email Services
  • Contact Lists
  • Analytics
  • Mobile 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 PastorsLine
  • Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot PastorsLine
  • Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot PastorsLine
  • Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot PastorsLine
  • Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot PastorsLine

PastorsLine

  • Two-way SMS and voice communication with a church congregationnot Bible Gateway
  • Text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guestsnot Bible Gateway
  • Group texting tied to church management system contactsnot 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

PastorsLine

  • PastorsLine has joined the Text In Church family and its own pricing page now sells Text In Church plans instead of PastorsLine plans
  • No PastorsLine plan, rate or credit price is published on the pricing page any more
  • The only calls to action on the pricing page are a Text In Church free trial and a demo booking form

Pricing, plan by plan

Bible Gateway

Free
  • FreeFree
    • All translations
    • Search tools
    • Verse comparison

PastorsLine

On request
  • Starter$29/month
    • SMS messaging
    • Up to 1000 contacts
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Email integration

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 PastorsLine if

  • You need sms messaging.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want contact management.
PastorsLine review

Questions people ask

Is Bible Gateway or PastorsLine better?
Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and PastorsLine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or PastorsLine?
Bible Gateway has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bible Gateway and On request for PastorsLine.
Does Bible Gateway or PastorsLine run on more platforms?
Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. PastorsLine runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Bible Gateway for free?
Yes. Bible Gateway has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PastorsLine 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 PastorsLine is typically brought in for.
What can Bible Gateway do that PastorsLine cannot?
Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans. PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Contact Management, Scheduling, Church Management. Both handle Email Integration, Web support.
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