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easyTithe vs PastorsLine

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easyTithe

Religion

Church online giving with published plans where a higher monthly fee buys a lower card rate

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PastorsLine logo

PastorsLine

Religion

Text messaging and communication platform for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: easyTithe the 500 record limit on the Pro plan makes its bundled church management unusable for any congregation above that size, so mid-sized churches end up paying for a separate ChMS anyway.; PastorsLine no pricing details published on main landing page
  • They diverge on capability: easyTithe covers Online giving pages, PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which easyTithe and PastorsLine actually diverge.

Attributes where easyTithe and PastorsLine differ
AttributeeasyTithePastorsLine
Starting price$19/monthOn request
Pricing modelPer month, with the card rate set by the plansubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: 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 easyTithe

  • Online giving pages
  • Text giving
  • Recurring gifts
  • Kiosk and card reader giving
  • Giving statements
  • Pledge tracking
  • Church management on Pro

Only in PastorsLine

  • SMS Messaging
  • Email Integration
  • Contact Management
  • Scheduling
  • Church Management
  • Email Services
  • Contact Lists
  • Analytics

What people use each for

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

easyTithe

  • A church treasurer who wants to compare giving platforms on total cost rather than a headline monthly feenot PastorsLine
  • A congregation moving from cash and cheque to recurring online gifts with year end statementsnot PastorsLine
  • A small church needing text giving without buying a full management platformnot PastorsLine
  • A church that can push regular givers to ACH at 1.00% and materially cut its cost of receiving moneynot PastorsLine

PastorsLine

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

Where each one falls short

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

easyTithe

  • The 500 record limit on the Pro plan makes its bundled church management unusable for any congregation above that size, so mid-sized churches end up paying for a separate ChMS anyway.
  • Processing rates are higher than a church could negotiate directly with a merchant acquirer at volume, so large congregations giving over $25,000 a month should push for the discounted rate rather than accept published pricing.
  • It is one brand among many at Ministry Brands, and product investment has concentrated on the group's larger integrated platforms, so feature development here is slow.
  • The church management capability on Pro is thin next to Breeze or Planning Center, lacking real volunteer scheduling, service planning and child check-in depth.
  • A $10 monthly minimum applies regardless of activity, which is a small but real cost for a seasonal or plant church with quiet months.

PastorsLine

  • No pricing details published on main landing page
  • Pricing information references external Text In Church pricing page
  • Free trial option mentioned but no pricing tiers or amounts disclosed

Pricing, plan by plan

easyTithe

$19/month
  • Small Church$19/month
    • Online, text and kiosk giving
    • 3.00% + $0.42 per card gift
    • 1.00% + $0.42 per ACH gift
  • Small to Mid-Size Church$49/month
    • All giving methods
    • 2.6% + $0.42 per card gift
    • 1.00% + $0.42 per ACH gift
  • easyTithe Pro$75/month
    • Giving plus church management and mobile app
    • 2.75% + $0.42 per card gift
    • 1.00% + $0.42 per ACH gift

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 easyTithe if

  • You need online giving pages.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want text giving.
easyTithe review

Choose PastorsLine if

  • You need sms messaging.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want email integration.
PastorsLine review

Questions people ask

Is easyTithe or PastorsLine better?
Neither clearly leads. easyTithe starts at $19/month and PastorsLine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, easyTithe or PastorsLine?
easyTithe starts at $19/month and PastorsLine at On request.
Does easyTithe or PastorsLine run on more platforms?
easyTithe runs on Web, iOS, Android. PastorsLine runs on Web, Mobile.
What is easyTithe best used for?
easyTithe is most often used for a church treasurer who wants to compare giving platforms on total cost rather than a headline monthly fee, a congregation moving from cash and cheque to recurring online gifts with year end statements, a small church needing text giving without buying a full management platform, a church that can push regular givers to ach at 1.00% and materially cut its cost of receiving money. Of those, a church treasurer who wants to compare giving platforms on total cost rather than a headline monthly fee and a congregation moving from cash and cheque to recurring online gifts with year end statements are not what PastorsLine is typically brought in for.
What can easyTithe do that PastorsLine cannot?
easyTithe covers Online giving pages, Text giving, Recurring gifts, Kiosk and card reader giving. PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Email Integration, Contact Management, Scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

easyTithe: Which plan is cheapest for us?

Do the arithmetic. The $19 plan at 3.00% and the $49 plan at 2.6% cross over around $7,500 of monthly card giving. Below that, take the cheap plan.

PastorsLine: How much does Pastorsline cost?

Pastorsline does not publish pricing details on its main page. The landing page references Text In Church pricing and encourages users to start a free trial, but specific pricing tiers and amounts are not disclosed.

Source
easyTithe: Can we get a better rate?

Yes, if you process more than about $25,000 a month. easyTithe states that higher volume churches can qualify for reduced transaction rates on request.

PastorsLine: Does Pastorsline offer a free trial?

Yes, Pastorsline offers a free trial option. Users can proceed through 'Step 1: Start Your Free Trial Today' to begin.

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easyTithe: Does the Pro plan replace our church management software?

Only for churches under 500 records, and even then it is a light database rather than a full ChMS.

PastorsLine: Where can I find Pastorsline pricing information?

The landing page references a Text In Church pricing page for actual pricing tiers and costs. Customers should visit that page or contact the company directly for current rates.

Source
easyTithe: What is the cheapest way to receive a gift?

ACH at 1.00% plus $0.42 on every plan. Moving recurring givers off cards is the single largest saving available.

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