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eGiving vs Pushpay

eGiving logo

eGiving

Religion

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pushpay logo

Pushpay

Religion

Mobile-first giving platform for churches and nonprofits

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; Pushpay the pricing page names Core, Advanced and Complete packages but publishes no price, no minimum and no per-transaction rate for any of them
  • They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, Pushpay covers Text-to-Give.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eGiving and Pushpay actually diverge.

Attributes where eGiving and Pushpay differ
AttributeeGivingPushpay
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, IOS, Android, SMS
Founded20092012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

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
  • Fund Management
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Systems
  • Email Integration
  • Mobile support

Only in Pushpay

  • Text-to-Give
  • Planning Center
  • CRM Systems
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • SMS support

Both cover

  • Mobile Giving
  • Recurring Donations
  • Accounting Software
  • 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 Pushpay
  • Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot Pushpay
  • Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot Pushpay
  • Donation records feeding church management reportingnot Pushpay

Pushpay

  • church giving and donation managementnot eGiving
  • churchcommunity building and engagementnot eGiving
  • remote check deposit processingnot 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

Pushpay

  • The pricing page names Core, Advanced and Complete packages but publishes no price, no minimum and no per-transaction rate for any of them
  • Integrations and API access are withheld from the Core package and require Advanced
  • Giving history on Advanced is capped at 7 years
  • Multi-site support, per-campus branding, multiple bank accounts and metric dashboards require the Complete package
  • Check-in, facility management, forms and volunteer scheduling are excluded from Core
  • Check scanning and remote deposit start at $0.29 per check on top of the plan

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

Pushpay

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Transaction fees apply (2.2% + $0.30)
    • Mobile giving
  • Premium$299/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support
    • Custom integrations

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 fund management.
eGiving review

Choose Pushpay if

  • You need text-to-give.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, SMS.
  • You also want planning center.
Pushpay review

Questions people ask

Is eGiving or Pushpay better?
Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and Pushpay at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eGiving or Pushpay?
eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eGiving and On request for Pushpay.
Does eGiving or Pushpay run on more platforms?
eGiving runs on Web, Mobile. Pushpay runs on Web, IOS, Android, SMS.
Can I use eGiving for free?
Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pushpay 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 Pushpay is typically brought in for.
What can eGiving do that Pushpay cannot?
eGiving covers Online Giving, Fund Management, Payment Processing, Church Systems. Pushpay covers Text-to-Give, Planning Center, CRM Systems, IOS support. Both handle Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Accounting Software, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eGiving: How much does Ministry Brands eGiving cost?

Ministry Brands does not publish pricing for eGiving (now part of Ministry Brands Amplify). The vendor directs interested organizations to 'Book your demo' to discuss pricing based on organizational needs and the specific modules needed (People, Giving, Mobile App, Websites, Streaming, Accounting, Safety, Media, Communications).

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Pushpay: How much does Pushpay cost?

Pushpay pricing is not published; the vendor requires you to request a demo to receive pricing for Core, Advanced, or Complete subscription tiers.

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eGiving: What is the eGiving pricing model?

Ministry Brands uses a custom, contact-based pricing model where costs depend on which modules an organization adopts and its specific requirements. Pricing is discussed individually with their sales team rather than through published rate cards.

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Pushpay: Does Pushpay charge per transaction?

Pushpay does not appear to charge per-transaction fees; subscription is monthly or annual with ACH payments; additional services like check scanning cost USD 0.29 per check.

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Pushpay: Are there setup fees for Pushpay?

No, Pushpay explicitly states there are no setup fees required for any of their plans, making it easier to get started with their services.

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Pushpay: What payment options and contract terms does Pushpay offer?

Pushpay allows automatic ACH payments with monthly or annual subscriptions; contract terms of 1, 2, or 3 years are available based on your needs.

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