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eGiving vs Accordance Bible Software

eGiving logo

eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Accordance Bible Software logo

Accordance Bible Software

Software

Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only eGiving has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: eGiving being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com; Accordance Bible Software the Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eGiving and Accordance Bible Software actually diverge.

Attributes where eGiving and Accordance Bible Software differ
AttributeeGivingAccordance Bible Software
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modeltransactionone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Mac, IPad
Founded20091989

Identical on both: 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 eGiving

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

Only in Accordance Bible Software

  • Original Language Tools
  • Multiple Translations
  • Advanced Search
  • Grammar Analysis
  • Academic Resources
  • Lexicons
  • Historical Context
  • Exegetical Tools

What people use each for

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

eGiving

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

Accordance Bible Software

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

Accordance Bible Software

  • The Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

eGiving

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

Accordance Bible Software

On request
  • Standard$199/month
    • Basic package
    • Core resources
    • Free updates 1 year
  • Premier$399/month
    • Full package
    • Extensive libraries
    • Lifetime updates

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Accordance Bible Software if

  • You need original language tools.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IPad.
  • You also want multiple translations.
Accordance Bible Software review

Questions people ask

Is eGiving or Accordance Bible Software better?
Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and Accordance Bible Software at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eGiving or Accordance Bible Software?
eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eGiving and On request for Accordance Bible Software.
Does eGiving or Accordance Bible Software run on more platforms?
eGiving runs on Web, Mobile. Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad.
Can I use eGiving for free?
Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Accordance Bible Software starts at On request.
What is eGiving best used for?
eGiving is most often used for online and mobile donations for a church, recurring giving and pledge tracking, text and kiosk giving alongside the web, donation records feeding church management reporting. Of those, online and mobile donations for a church and recurring giving and pledge tracking are not what Accordance Bible Software is typically brought in for.
What can eGiving do that Accordance Bible Software cannot?
eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis.
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