Software · head to head
eGiving vs Faithlife Proclaim
Faithlife Proclaim
Software
Sermon presentation and delivery platform from Logos creator
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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; Faithlife Proclaim proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets
- They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eGiving and Faithlife Proclaim actually diverge.
| Attribute | eGiving | Faithlife Proclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | transaction | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Mac, Windows, Web |
| Founded | 2009 | 1992 |
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 Faithlife Proclaim
- Sermon Presentation
- Automatic Slides
- Logos Integration
- Scripture Embedding
- Logos Resources
- Cloud Backup
- Mobile Remote
- Streaming Support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
eGiving
- Online and mobile donations for a churchnot Faithlife Proclaim
- Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot Faithlife Proclaim
- Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot Faithlife Proclaim
- Donation records feeding church management reportingnot Faithlife Proclaim
Faithlife Proclaim
- 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
Faithlife Proclaim
- Proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets
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
Faithlife Proclaim
On request- Proclaim$10/month
- Presentation software
- Logos integration
- Cloud sync
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.
Choose Faithlife Proclaim if
- You need sermon presentation.
- You work on Mac, Windows, Web.
- You also want automatic slides.
Questions people ask
- Is eGiving or Faithlife Proclaim better?
- Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and Faithlife Proclaim at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eGiving or Faithlife Proclaim?
- eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eGiving and On request for Faithlife Proclaim.
- Does eGiving or Faithlife Proclaim run on more platforms?
- eGiving runs on Web, Mobile. Faithlife Proclaim runs on Mac, Windows, Web.
- Can I use eGiving for free?
- Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Faithlife Proclaim 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 Faithlife Proclaim is typically brought in for.
- What can eGiving do that Faithlife Proclaim cannot?
- eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, Automatic Slides, Logos Integration, Scripture Embedding. Both handle Web support.