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Bible Gateway vs Tithely Church App

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Bible Gateway

Church & Religious

Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithely Church App logo

Tithely Church App

Church & Religious

All-in-one app for church giving and engagement

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; Tithely Church App card donations carry 2.9 percent plus $0.30, rising to 3.5 percent on American Express, so the free giving tier is not free to the church
  • They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bible Gateway and Tithely Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where Bible Gateway and Tithely Church App differ
AttributeBible GatewayTithely Church App
Pricing modelfreesubscription
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidIOS, Android
Founded19932013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Web support

Only in Tithely Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Member Directory
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Push Notifications

Both cover

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

Tithely Church App

  • Online and recurring giving for a congregationnot Bible Gateway
  • A branded church mobile appnot Bible Gateway
  • Church management including volunteer schedulingnot Bible Gateway
  • Pledge campaigns and giving statementsnot Bible Gateway
  • Church website hosting on the bundled plansnot 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

Tithely Church App

  • Card donations carry 2.9 percent plus $0.30, rising to 3.5 percent on American Express, so the free giving tier is not free to the church
  • Church management starts at $72 a month and the combined All Access plan is $119
  • The custom church app is $89 a month as a standalone product
  • Negotiated processing rates and a dedicated success manager require the Enterprise plan, aimed at congregations above 2,000 attendees

Pricing, plan by plan

Bible Gateway

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

Tithely Church App

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic app
    • Limited features
  • Plus$99/month
    • Full app
    • Advanced features
    • Giving analytics

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 Tithely Church App if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want announcements.
Tithely Church App review

Questions people ask

Is Bible Gateway or Tithely Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and Tithely Church App at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or Tithely Church App?
Bible Gateway starts at Free and Tithely Church App at Free.
Does Bible Gateway or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. Tithely Church App runs on IOS, Android.
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 Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
What can Bible Gateway do that Tithely Church App cannot?
Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans. Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory. Both handle Email Integration, IOS support, Android support.
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