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FaithMetrics vs SecureGive

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FaithMetrics

Software

Data-driven church growth and engagement analytics platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
SecureGive logo

SecureGive

Software

Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FaithMetrics limited integration options compared to full church management platforms; SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • They diverge on capability: FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics, SecureGive covers Secure Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FaithMetrics and SecureGive actually diverge.

Attributes where FaithMetrics and SecureGive differ
AttributeFaithMetricsSecureGive
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20192010

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 FaithMetrics

  • Attendance Analytics
  • Giving Trends
  • Engagement Scoring
  • Volunteer Tracking
  • Growth Forecasting
  • Planning Center
  • Church Community Builder
  • Tithe.ly

Only in SecureGive

  • Secure Giving
  • Mobile Access
  • Recurring Gifts
  • PCI Compliance
  • Payment Processing
  • Accounting Software
  • Email Notifications
  • Reporting

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

FaithMetrics

  • Growth analysisnot SecureGive
  • Engagement trackingnot SecureGive
  • Budget planningnot SecureGive
  • Ministry effectivenessnot SecureGive

SecureGive

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

FaithMetrics

  • Limited integration options compared to full church management platforms
  • No native follow-up workflow automation beyond initial welcome email
  • Attendance tracking and analytics less comprehensive than dedicated church analytics software
  • Smaller feature set than platforms offering complete church management solutions
  • Data import/export requires manual effort via Excel rather than direct API integration

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

FaithMetrics

On request
  • Starter$79/month
    • Basic attendance tracking
    • Giving analytics
    • Up to 500 members
  • Growth$199/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Unlimited members
    • Custom dashboards
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Multi-campus support
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated success manager

SecureGive

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

Which should you pick?

Choose FaithMetrics if

  • You need attendance analytics.
  • You also want giving trends.
FaithMetrics 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 FaithMetrics or SecureGive better?
Neither clearly leads. FaithMetrics starts at On request and SecureGive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FaithMetrics or SecureGive?
FaithMetrics starts at On request and SecureGive at On request.
Does FaithMetrics or SecureGive run on more platforms?
FaithMetrics runs on Web. SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
What is FaithMetrics best used for?
FaithMetrics is most often used for growth analysis, engagement tracking, budget planning, ministry effectiveness. Of those, growth analysis and engagement tracking are not what SecureGive is typically brought in for.
What can FaithMetrics do that SecureGive cannot?
FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics, Giving Trends, Engagement Scoring, Volunteer Tracking. SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FaithMetrics: How does FaithMetrics collect guest information?

FaithMetrics provides a mobile-friendly check-in form that guests complete on any internet-connected device (tablet, phone, or computer) without requiring app installation; information syncs to the church dashboard immediately.

FaithMetrics: How are guest details delivered to church leadership?

Guest information is emailed automatically to the church account and leadership can view, copy, paste, or download data as Excel spreadsheets for importing into other contact management systems.

Source
FaithMetrics: What is FaithMetrics' pricing model?

FaithMetrics pricing is based on average weekly church attendance with unlimited guest registrations across unlimited devices. A 30-day free trial is available, and churches over 1,000 attendees should contact sales for custom pricing.

Source
FaithMetrics: Can welcome emails be customized?

Yes. Churches can personalize welcome screens, confirmation messages, email content, and form fields to match their specific ministry needs and branding.

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