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eGiving vs Logos Bible Software

eGiving logo

eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Logos Bible Software logo

Logos Bible Software

Software

Premier biblical research and study platform for pastors and scholars

From
$0.27/day
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; Logos Bible Software pricing stated as 'approximately 27 cents per day' without clarifying billing period or annual commitment terms
  • They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, Logos Bible Software covers Multiple Translations.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where eGiving and Logos Bible Software differ
AttributeeGivingLogos Bible Software
Starting priceFree$0.27/day
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileMulti-platform (specific details not published on homepage)
Founded20091992

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 Logos Bible Software

  • Multiple Translations
  • Word Studies
  • Cross-references
  • Commentaries
  • Sermon Planning
  • Note Taking
  • Cloud Backup
  • Mobile Sync

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

Logos Bible Software

  • Seminary students and clergy conducting theological research across original language textsnot eGiving
  • Sermon preparers seeking integrated biblical commentary and thematic study toolsnot eGiving
  • Christian scholars writing papers with cross-referenced theological resourcesnot 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

Logos Bible Software

  • Pricing stated as 'approximately 27 cents per day' without clarifying billing period or annual commitment terms
  • Free trial limited to 30 days; permanent access requires subscription with no perpetual license option mentioned

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

Logos Bible Software

$0.27/day

No published plan breakdown. See the Logos Bible Software review.

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 Logos Bible Software if

  • You need multiple translations.
  • You work on Multi-platform (specific details not published on homepage).
  • You also want word studies.
Logos Bible Software review

Questions people ask

Is eGiving or Logos Bible Software better?
Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and Logos Bible Software at $0.27/day, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eGiving or Logos Bible Software?
eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eGiving and $0.27/day for Logos Bible Software.
Does eGiving or Logos Bible Software run on more platforms?
eGiving runs on Web, Mobile. Logos Bible Software runs on Multi-platform (specific details not published on homepage).
Can I use eGiving for free?
Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Logos Bible Software starts at $0.27/day.
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 Logos Bible Software is typically brought in for.
What can eGiving do that Logos Bible Software cannot?
eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. Logos Bible Software covers Multiple Translations, Word Studies, Cross-references, Commentaries. Both handle Web support.
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