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eGiving vs OpenLP

eGiving logo

eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenLP logo

OpenLP

Software

Free, open-source presentation software for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; OpenLP there is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, OpenLP covers Presentation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eGiving and OpenLP actually diverge.

Attributes where eGiving and OpenLP differ
AttributeeGivingOpenLP
Pricing modeltransactionopen-source
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded20092004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 OpenLP

  • Presentation
  • Lyric Display
  • Media Playback
  • Bible Display
  • Theme Support
  • Plugin System
  • Custom Layouts
  • Scripture Integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

eGiving

  • Online and mobile donations for a churchnot OpenLP
  • Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot OpenLP
  • Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot OpenLP
  • Donation records feeding church management reportingnot OpenLP

OpenLP

  • 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

OpenLP

  • There is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • Only the most recent Fedora release and Debian unstable are supported on those distributions
  • The Flatpak build is experimental and the OpenLP team states it does not support its use
  • Requires macOS 10.15 or higher and Windows 10 or higher

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

OpenLP

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Full features
    • No restrictions
    • Community support

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 OpenLP if

  • You need presentation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
  • You also want lyric display.
OpenLP review

Questions people ask

Is eGiving or OpenLP better?
Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and OpenLP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eGiving or OpenLP?
eGiving starts at Free and OpenLP at Free.
Does eGiving or OpenLP run on more platforms?
eGiving runs on Web, Mobile. OpenLP runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can I use eGiving for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 OpenLP is typically brought in for.
What can eGiving do that OpenLP cannot?
eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. OpenLP covers Presentation, Lyric Display, Media Playback, Bible Display.
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