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eGiving vs SimpleChurch CRM

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eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SimpleChurch CRM

Software

Customer relationship management for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only eGiving has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, SimpleChurch CRM covers Contact Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eGiving and SimpleChurch CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where eGiving and SimpleChurch CRM differ
AttributeeGivingSimpleChurch CRM
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20092011

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 SimpleChurch CRM

  • Contact Management
  • Interaction Tracking
  • Pipeline Management
  • Reporting
  • Calendar Systems
  • Church Management
  • Communication Tools

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 SimpleChurch CRM
  • Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot SimpleChurch CRM
  • Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot SimpleChurch CRM
  • Donation records feeding church management reportingnot SimpleChurch CRM

SimpleChurch CRM

  • 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

SimpleChurch CRM

Nothing recorded yet. See the SimpleChurch CRM 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

SimpleChurch CRM

On request
  • Basic$59/month
    • Basic CRM
    • Up to 300 contacts
  • Professional$179/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Analytics

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 SimpleChurch CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want interaction tracking.
SimpleChurch CRM review

Questions people ask

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