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ChurchDesk vs eGiving

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ChurchDesk

Software

Church management and member portal platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eGiving logo

eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only eGiving has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ChurchDesk all subscription plans carry a one time setup fee of 655 GBP per parish for onboarding and training; eGiving being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchDesk covers Member Portal, eGiving covers Online Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChurchDesk and eGiving actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchDesk and eGiving differ
AttributeChurchDeskeGiving
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
Free tierNoYes
Founded20102009

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Mobile), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 ChurchDesk

  • Member Portal
  • Announcements
  • Event RSVP
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Calendar Systems
  • Giving Platforms
  • Mobile App

Only in eGiving

  • Online Giving
  • Mobile Giving
  • Recurring Donations
  • Fund Management
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Systems
  • Accounting Software

Both cover

  • Email Integration
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ChurchDesk

  • Member managementnot eGiving
  • Donation trackingnot eGiving
  • Event planningnot eGiving
  • Volunteer schedulingnot eGiving
  • Communicationnot eGiving

eGiving

  • Online and mobile donations for a churchnot ChurchDesk
  • Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot ChurchDesk
  • Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot ChurchDesk
  • Donation records feeding church management reportingnot ChurchDesk

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ChurchDesk

  • All subscription plans carry a one time setup fee of 655 GBP per parish for onboarding and training
  • Multi-Parish support is only available by contacting sales on the Small, Medium and Large plans
  • Payment Terminal add-on costs 456 GBP per year on top of the Basic through Medium plans

eGiving

  • Being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com
  • Sold as part of a wider church management suite rather than as standalone giving software
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo

Pricing, plan by plan

ChurchDesk

On request
  • Starter$99/month
    • Basic features
    • Up to 500 members
  • Plus$299/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced portal

eGiving

Free
  • Free AccountFree
    • Basic giving
    • Transaction fees (2.19% + $0.49)
  • Premium$29/month
    • Enhanced features
    • Reduced fees
    • Advanced reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose ChurchDesk if

  • You need member portal.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want announcements.
ChurchDesk review

Choose eGiving if

  • You need online giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want mobile giving.
eGiving review

Questions people ask

Is ChurchDesk or eGiving better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchDesk starts at On request and eGiving at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChurchDesk or eGiving?
eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ChurchDesk and Free for eGiving.
Does ChurchDesk or eGiving run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use eGiving for free?
Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChurchDesk starts at On request.
What is ChurchDesk best used for?
ChurchDesk is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what eGiving is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchDesk do that eGiving cannot?
ChurchDesk covers Member Portal, Announcements, Event RSVP, Volunteer Coordination. eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. Both handle Email Integration, Web support, Mobile support.
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