Software · head to head
eGiving vs OnlineGiving
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OnlineGiving
Software
Online and mobile giving solution 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.
- They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, OnlineGiving covers Online Giving Page.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eGiving and OnlineGiving actually diverge.
| Attribute | eGiving | OnlineGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| Founded | 2009 | 2008 |
Identical on both: pricing model (transaction), 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
- Church Systems
- Accounting Software
- Mobile support
Only in OnlineGiving
- Online Giving Page
- Mobile Donations
- Recurring Gifts
- Fund Selection
- Church Management
- Accounting Sync
- Mobile-responsive support
Both cover
- Payment Processing
- Email Integration
- 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 OnlineGiving
- Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot OnlineGiving
- Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot OnlineGiving
- Donation records feeding church management reportingnot OnlineGiving
OnlineGiving
- 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
OnlineGiving
Nothing recorded yet. See the OnlineGiving review.
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
OnlineGiving
On request- StandardFree
- Online giving
- Transaction fees (2.49% + $0.30)
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 OnlineGiving if
- You need online giving page.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want mobile donations.
Questions people ask
- Is eGiving or OnlineGiving better?
- Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and OnlineGiving at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eGiving or OnlineGiving?
- eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eGiving and On request for OnlineGiving.
- Does eGiving or OnlineGiving run on more platforms?
- eGiving runs on Web, Mobile. OnlineGiving runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- Can I use eGiving for free?
- Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OnlineGiving 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 OnlineGiving is typically brought in for.
- What can eGiving do that OnlineGiving cannot?
- eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. OnlineGiving covers Online Giving Page, Mobile Donations, Recurring Gifts, Fund Selection. Both handle Payment Processing, Email Integration, Web support.