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eGiving vs FaithMetrics

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eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
F

FaithMetrics

Software

Data-driven church growth and engagement analytics platform

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; FaithMetrics limited integration options compared to full church management platforms
  • They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eGiving and FaithMetrics actually diverge.

Attributes where eGiving and FaithMetrics differ
AttributeeGivingFaithMetrics
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20092019

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 FaithMetrics

  • Attendance Analytics
  • Giving Trends
  • Engagement Scoring
  • Volunteer Tracking
  • Growth Forecasting
  • Planning Center
  • Church Community Builder
  • Tithe.ly

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 FaithMetrics
  • Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot FaithMetrics
  • Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot FaithMetrics
  • Donation records feeding church management reportingnot FaithMetrics

FaithMetrics

  • Growth analysisnot eGiving
  • Engagement trackingnot eGiving
  • Budget planningnot eGiving
  • Ministry effectivenessnot 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

FaithMetrics

  • Limited integration options compared to full church management platforms
  • No native follow-up workflow automation beyond initial welcome email
  • Attendance tracking and analytics less comprehensive than dedicated church analytics software
  • Smaller feature set than platforms offering complete church management solutions
  • Data import/export requires manual effort via Excel rather than direct API integration

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

FaithMetrics

On request
  • Starter$79/month
    • Basic attendance tracking
    • Giving analytics
    • Up to 500 members
  • Growth$199/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Unlimited members
    • Custom dashboards
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Multi-campus support
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated success manager

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 FaithMetrics if

  • You need attendance analytics.
  • You also want giving trends.
FaithMetrics review

Questions people ask

Is eGiving or FaithMetrics better?
Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and FaithMetrics at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eGiving or FaithMetrics?
eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eGiving and On request for FaithMetrics.
Does eGiving or FaithMetrics run on more platforms?
eGiving runs on Web, Mobile. FaithMetrics runs on Web.
Can I use eGiving for free?
Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FaithMetrics 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 FaithMetrics is typically brought in for.
What can eGiving do that FaithMetrics cannot?
eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics, Giving Trends, Engagement Scoring, Volunteer Tracking. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FaithMetrics: How does FaithMetrics collect guest information?

FaithMetrics provides a mobile-friendly check-in form that guests complete on any internet-connected device (tablet, phone, or computer) without requiring app installation; information syncs to the church dashboard immediately.

FaithMetrics: How are guest details delivered to church leadership?

Guest information is emailed automatically to the church account and leadership can view, copy, paste, or download data as Excel spreadsheets for importing into other contact management systems.

Source
FaithMetrics: What is FaithMetrics' pricing model?

FaithMetrics pricing is based on average weekly church attendance with unlimited guest registrations across unlimited devices. A 30-day free trial is available, and churches over 1,000 attendees should contact sales for custom pricing.

Source
FaithMetrics: Can welcome emails be customized?

Yes. Churches can personalize welcome screens, confirmation messages, email content, and form fields to match their specific ministry needs and branding.

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