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FaithMetrics vs Tithe.ly

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FaithMetrics

Software

Data-driven church growth and engagement analytics platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Tithe.ly

Software

Complete giving and church management solution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tithe.ly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FaithMetrics limited integration options compared to full church management platforms; Tithe.ly card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
  • They diverge on capability: FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics, Tithe.ly covers Online Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FaithMetrics and Tithe.ly actually diverge.

Attributes where FaithMetrics and Tithe.ly differ
AttributeFaithMetricsTithe.ly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20192013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Church Community Builder
  • Tithe.ly
  • Pushpay

Only in Tithe.ly

  • Online Giving
  • Membership Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Accounting Software
  • PayPal
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Planning Center
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

FaithMetrics

  • Growth analysisnot Tithe.ly
  • Engagement trackingnot Tithe.ly
  • Budget planningnot Tithe.ly
  • Ministry effectivenessnot Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly

  • Online and text giving for churchesnot FaithMetrics
  • Church management, websites and mobile apps for congregationsnot 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

Tithe.ly

  • Card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
  • American Express is charged at 3.5% plus $0.30
  • ACH at 1% plus $0.30 makes small bank transfers proportionally expensive
  • Church management is $72 a month and the mobile app $89, sold separately from the free giving product
  • Bundling everything is $119 a month, so a church wanting app, website and management pays regardless of donation volume

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

Tithe.ly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic giving
    • Up to 100 members
    • Mobile app
  • Pro$99/month
    • Full suite
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced reports

Which should you pick?

Choose FaithMetrics if

  • You need attendance analytics.
  • You also want giving trends.
FaithMetrics review

Choose Tithe.ly if

  • You need online giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want membership management.
Tithe.ly review

Questions people ask

Is FaithMetrics or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. FaithMetrics starts at On request and Tithe.ly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FaithMetrics or Tithe.ly?
Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for FaithMetrics and Free for Tithe.ly.
Does FaithMetrics or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
FaithMetrics runs on Web. Tithe.ly runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Tithe.ly for free?
Yes. Tithe.ly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FaithMetrics starts at On request.
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 Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can FaithMetrics do that Tithe.ly cannot?
FaithMetrics covers Attendance Analytics, Giving Trends, Engagement Scoring, Volunteer Tracking. Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software. Both handle Planning Center, Web support, IOS support, Android 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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