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easyTithe vs SecureGive

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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
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SecureGive logo

SecureGive

Religion

Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
$149/month
Rated
-

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.; SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • They diverge on capability: easyTithe covers Online giving pages, SecureGive covers Secure Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which easyTithe and SecureGive actually diverge.

Attributes where easyTithe and SecureGive differ
AttributeeasyTitheSecureGive
Starting price$19/month$149/month
Pricing modelPer month, with the card rate set by the plansubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile-responsive
FoundedUnknown2010

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 SecureGive

  • Secure Giving
  • Mobile Access
  • Recurring Gifts
  • PCI Compliance
  • Payment Processing
  • Accounting Software
  • Email Notifications
  • Reporting

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 SecureGive
  • A congregation moving from cash and cheque to recurring online gifts with year end statementsnot SecureGive
  • A small church needing text giving without buying a full management platformnot SecureGive
  • A church that can push regular givers to ACH at 1.00% and materially cut its cost of receiving moneynot SecureGive

SecureGive

  • Online, text and kiosk giving for churchesnot easyTithe
  • Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot easyTithe
  • Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot 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.

SecureGive

  • The Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • Basic supports online or kiosk giving only; mobile, text and check scanning require Premium at $299 per month
  • API access, the virtual terminal and the auto card updater require the Premium plan
  • Premium is limited to 5 campuses; unlimited campuses, transactions and kiosks require Enterprise
  • Non-cash giving for crypto and stock is a $99 per month add-on and Campaigns is a $49 per month add-on unless you are on Enterprise
  • Church Apps cost $200 per month bundled with giving, $300 per month standalone, plus a $500 one-time setup cost
  • Enterprise is call-for-quote with no published rate
  • Payment processing is charged on top of the subscription, described only as an effective rate that most churches see at 2% or less

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

SecureGive

$149/month
  • Basic$149/month
    • Online giving or kiosk giving for single campus
    • Up to 2,000 transactions monthly
    • Donations, purchases, and giving analytics
  • Premium$299/month
    • Multiple giving channels: online, mobile, text, kiosk, check scanning
    • Up to 5 campuses
    • Virtual terminal and auto card updater
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited campuses, transactions, and kiosks
    • All giving channels plus campaigns and non-cash giving
    • Custom transition planning

Which should you pick?

Choose easyTithe if

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

Choose SecureGive if

  • You need secure giving.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want mobile access.

Questions people ask

Is easyTithe or SecureGive better?
Neither clearly leads. easyTithe starts at $19/month and SecureGive at $149/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, easyTithe or SecureGive?
easyTithe starts at $19/month and SecureGive at $149/month.
Does easyTithe or SecureGive run on more platforms?
easyTithe runs on Web, iOS, Android. SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
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 SecureGive is typically brought in for.
What can easyTithe do that SecureGive cannot?
easyTithe covers Online giving pages, Text giving, Recurring gifts, Kiosk and card reader giving. SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance.

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.

SecureGive: How much does SecureGive cost?

SecureGive charges $149/month for Basic (single campus, up to 2,000 transactions), $299/month for Premium (5 campuses with multiple channels), and custom pricing for Enterprise plans with unlimited capacity.

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.

SecureGive: What are the transaction fees for SecureGive?

SecureGive uses a Ministry-Minded processing rate with an effective rate of 2% or less for most churches. There are no hidden fees or long-term contracts required.

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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.

SecureGive: What add-ons are available for SecureGive?

Add-on services include Non-Cash Giving at $99/month, Campaigns at $49/month, and Church Apps at $200/month or $300/month standalone plus $500 setup fee.

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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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