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ChurchDesk vs Pushpay Church App

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ChurchDesk

Religion

Church management and member portal platform

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Pushpay Church App logo

Pushpay Church App

Religion

Mobile-first giving and engagement app for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ChurchDesk all subscription plans carry a one time setup fee of 655 GBP per parish for onboarding and training; Pushpay Church App pricing page lists Core, Advanced and Complete tiers with no dollar figures shown, directing buyers to request a demo or call 1-844-PUSHPAY for a quote
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchDesk covers Member Portal, Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChurchDesk and Pushpay Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchDesk and Pushpay Church App differ
AttributeChurchDeskPushpay Church App
PlatformsWeb, MobileIOS, Android
Founded20102012

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 ChurchDesk

  • Member Portal
  • Event RSVP
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Email Integration
  • Calendar Systems
  • Giving Platforms
  • Mobile App
  • Web support

Only in Pushpay Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Event Calendar
  • Sermons
  • Pushpay Platform
  • Church Management
  • Streaming
  • Push Notifications
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Announcements

What people use each for

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

ChurchDesk

  • Member managementnot Pushpay Church App
  • Donation trackingnot Pushpay Church App
  • Event planningnot Pushpay Church App
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Pushpay Church App
  • Communicationnot Pushpay Church App

Pushpay Church App

  • Church giving, communication and management app bundled as ChurchStaqnot 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

Pushpay Church App

  • Pricing page lists Core, Advanced and Complete tiers with no dollar figures shown, directing buyers to request a demo or call 1-844-PUSHPAY for a quote
  • Remote check deposit is billed separately starting at $0.29 per check on top of the platform subscription

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

Pushpay Church App

On request
  • Standard$99/month
    • Basic app
    • Giving integration
  • Pro$299/month
    • Premium features
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose ChurchDesk if

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

Choose Pushpay Church App if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want event calendar.
Pushpay Church App review

Questions people ask

Is ChurchDesk or Pushpay Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchDesk starts at On request and Pushpay Church App at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChurchDesk or Pushpay Church App?
ChurchDesk starts at On request and Pushpay Church App at On request.
Does ChurchDesk or Pushpay Church App run on more platforms?
ChurchDesk runs on Web, Mobile. Pushpay Church App runs on IOS, Android.
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 Pushpay Church App is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchDesk do that Pushpay Church App cannot?
ChurchDesk covers Member Portal, Event RSVP, Volunteer Coordination, Email Integration. Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, Event Calendar, Sermons, Pushpay Platform. Both handle Announcements.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChurchDesk: What is ChurchDesk's pricing structure?

ChurchDesk offers four subscription plans billed annually: Basic at £54/month, Small at £97/month, Medium at £140/month, and Large at £239/month, excluding VAT.

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Pushpay Church App: How much does the Pushpay Church App cost?

Pushpay does not publish fixed pricing on its website. Church organizations must request a demo or contact Pushpay sales directly to receive a custom quote based on their congregation size, features needed, and usage patterns.

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ChurchDesk: What is included in ChurchDesk plans?

All tiers include the same core modules: Calendar, People, Forms, Website, Workflows, and Finance, plus attendance tracking, payments, booking enquiries, and studio access.

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Pushpay Church App: What payment methods does Pushpay support for donations?

Pushpay enables churches to accept donations through multiple payment methods integrated into the Church App. The platform processes payments securely and provides transaction management for donation campaigns.

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ChurchDesk: What setup costs does ChurchDesk charge?

ChurchDesk charges a one-time setup fee of £655 per parish for 'Upstart & Training,' which covers initial configuration and onboarding.

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Pushpay Church App: Does Pushpay provide a demo?

Yes, Pushpay offers product demonstrations for churches interested in implementing the Church App. Prospects can request a demo to see how the platform works and how it integrates with existing church systems.

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ChurchDesk: What ChurchDesk add-ons are available?

Add-ons include Studio (£57/month), Cookies & Analytics (£10/month), Additional Websites (£36/month), and Payment Terminal (£456/year for smaller plans). The Large plan includes one Payment Terminal.

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