Software · head to head
eGiving vs Ministry Scheduler Pro
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Ministry Scheduler Pro
Software
Volunteer and ministry scheduling software for churches
- From
- On request
- Rated
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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; Ministry Scheduler Pro ministry Scheduler Pro's own pricing page states subscriptions start with a six-month term backed by a money-back guarantee, then renew annually after that initial period
- They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eGiving and Ministry Scheduler Pro actually diverge.
| Attribute | eGiving | Ministry Scheduler Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | transaction | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2009 | 2005 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Mobile), 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 Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Volunteer Scheduling
- Position Management
- Automated Reminders
- Mobile App
- Email Notifications
- Text Reminders
- Calendar Export
- Reporting
Both cover
- Web support
- Mobile 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 Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Donation records feeding church management reportingnot Ministry Scheduler Pro
Ministry Scheduler Pro
- 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
Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Ministry Scheduler Pro's own pricing page states subscriptions start with a six-month term backed by a money-back guarantee, then renew annually after that initial period
- Optional SMS reminders are billed separately at $0.02 USD per message sent or received, per the vendor's own pricing page
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
Ministry Scheduler Pro
On request- Standard$39/month
- Basic scheduling
- Up to 100 volunteers
- Plus$99/month
- Advanced features
- Unlimited volunteers
- Mobile app
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 Ministry Scheduler Pro if
- You need volunteer scheduling.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want position management.
Questions people ask
- Is eGiving or Ministry Scheduler Pro better?
- Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and Ministry Scheduler Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eGiving or Ministry Scheduler Pro?
- eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eGiving and On request for Ministry Scheduler Pro.
- Does eGiving or Ministry Scheduler Pro run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use eGiving for free?
- Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ministry Scheduler Pro 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 Ministry Scheduler Pro is typically brought in for.
- What can eGiving do that Ministry Scheduler Pro cannot?
- eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Mobile App. Both handle Web support, Mobile support.