Religion · head to head
Bible Gateway vs TouchPoint

Bible Gateway
Religion
Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
TouchPoint
Religion
Enterprise church management software with integrated giving
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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; TouchPoint starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier
- They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, TouchPoint covers Membership Management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bible Gateway and TouchPoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bible Gateway | TouchPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1993 | 1998 |
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
- Email Integration
- Mobile App
- API Access
Only in TouchPoint
- Membership Management
- Online Giving
- Volunteer Management
- Accounting Software
- Fund Accounting
- Business Rules Engine
- Mobile support
Both cover
- 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 TouchPoint
- Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot TouchPoint
- Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot TouchPoint
- Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot TouchPoint
- Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot TouchPoint
TouchPoint
- 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
TouchPoint
- Starts at 6000 USD annually, priced per active record (a household that donated once in 12 months or an individual who registered/attended twice) rather than a flat per-seat tier
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
TouchPoint
On request- Standard$199/month
- Core modules
- Up to 500 members
- Enterprise$499/month
- All modules
- Unlimited members
- Custom 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.
Choose TouchPoint if
- You need membership management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want online giving.
Questions people ask
- Is Bible Gateway or TouchPoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and TouchPoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or TouchPoint?
- Bible Gateway has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bible Gateway and On request for TouchPoint.
- Does Bible Gateway or TouchPoint run on more platforms?
- Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. TouchPoint 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. TouchPoint 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 TouchPoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Bible Gateway do that TouchPoint cannot?
- Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans. TouchPoint covers Membership Management, Online Giving, Volunteer Management, Accounting Software. Both handle 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.
SourceBible 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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