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eGiving vs PastorsLine

eGiving logo

eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PastorsLine logo

PastorsLine

Software

Text messaging and communication platform for churches

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; PastorsLine pastorsLine has joined the Text In Church family and its own pricing page now sells Text In Church plans instead of PastorsLine plans
  • They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eGiving and PastorsLine actually diverge.

Attributes where eGiving and PastorsLine differ
AttributeeGivingPastorsLine
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20092005

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
  • Accounting Software

Only in PastorsLine

  • SMS Messaging
  • Contact Management
  • Scheduling
  • Church Management
  • Email Services
  • Contact Lists
  • Analytics

Both cover

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

PastorsLine

  • Two-way SMS and voice communication with a church congregationnot eGiving
  • Text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guestsnot eGiving
  • Group texting tied to church management system contactsnot 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

PastorsLine

  • PastorsLine has joined the Text In Church family and its own pricing page now sells Text In Church plans instead of PastorsLine plans
  • No PastorsLine plan, rate or credit price is published on the pricing page any more
  • The only calls to action on the pricing page are a Text In Church free trial and a demo booking form

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

PastorsLine

On request
  • Starter$29/month
    • SMS messaging
    • Up to 1000 contacts
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Email integration

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 PastorsLine if

  • You need sms messaging.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want contact management.
PastorsLine review

Questions people ask

Is eGiving or PastorsLine better?
Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and PastorsLine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eGiving or PastorsLine?
eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eGiving and On request for PastorsLine.
Does eGiving or PastorsLine 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. PastorsLine 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 PastorsLine is typically brought in for.
What can eGiving do that PastorsLine cannot?
eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Contact Management, Scheduling, Church Management. Both handle Email Integration, Web support, Mobile support.
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