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eGiving vs SecureGive

eGiving logo

eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SecureGive logo

SecureGive

Software

Secure 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; SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, SecureGive covers Secure Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eGiving and SecureGive actually diverge.

Attributes where eGiving and SecureGive differ
AttributeeGivingSecureGive
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20092010

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
  • Email Integration
  • Mobile support

Only in SecureGive

  • Secure Giving
  • Mobile Access
  • Recurring Gifts
  • PCI Compliance
  • Email Notifications
  • Reporting
  • Mobile-responsive support

Both cover

  • Payment Processing
  • 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 SecureGive
  • Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot SecureGive
  • Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot SecureGive
  • Donation records feeding church management reportingnot SecureGive

SecureGive

  • Online, text and kiosk giving for churchesnot eGiving
  • Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot eGiving
  • Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot 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

SecureGive

  • The Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • Basic supports online or kiosk giving only; mobile, text and check scanning require Premium at $299 per month
  • API access, the virtual terminal and the auto card updater require the Premium plan
  • Premium is limited to 5 campuses; unlimited campuses, transactions and kiosks require Enterprise
  • Non-cash giving for crypto and stock is a $99 per month add-on and Campaigns is a $49 per month add-on unless you are on Enterprise
  • Church Apps cost $200 per month bundled with giving, $300 per month standalone, plus a $500 one-time setup cost
  • Enterprise is call-for-quote with no published rate
  • Payment processing is charged on top of the subscription, described only as an effective rate that most churches see at 2% or less

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

SecureGive

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Giving platform
    • Transaction fees apply (2.5% + $0.25)
    • Setup fee $99

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 SecureGive if

  • You need secure giving.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want mobile access.
SecureGive review

Questions people ask

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