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eGiving vs YouVersion

eGiving logo

eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouVersion logo

YouVersion

Software

Bible app with reading plans and devotionals

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; YouVersion youVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.
  • They diverge on capability: eGiving covers Online Giving, YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eGiving and YouVersion actually diverge.

Attributes where eGiving and YouVersion differ
AttributeeGivingYouVersion
Pricing modeltransactionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, IOS, Android, Smart TVs
Founded20092008

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 YouVersion

  • Multi-translation Bible
  • Reading Plans
  • Audio Bible
  • Social Media Sharing
  • Church Apps
  • Bookmarking Services
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

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

YouVersion

  • 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

YouVersion

  • YouVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.

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

YouVersion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic Bible access
    • Reading plans
    • Devotionals
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Audio Bible
    • Ad-free experience
    • Offline access

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 YouVersion if

  • You need multi-translation bible.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
  • You also want reading plans.
YouVersion review

Questions people ask

Is eGiving or YouVersion better?
Neither clearly leads. eGiving starts at Free and YouVersion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eGiving or YouVersion?
eGiving starts at Free and YouVersion at Free.
Does eGiving or YouVersion run on more platforms?
eGiving runs on Web, Mobile. YouVersion runs on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
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 YouVersion is typically brought in for.
What can eGiving do that YouVersion cannot?
eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management. YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible, Reading Plans, Audio Bible, Social Media Sharing. Both handle Web support.
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