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Fellowfy vs SecureGive

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Fellowfy

Software

Church small group management and engagement 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 Fellowfy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fellowfy fellowfy is offered free with no published paid tier; SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Fellowfy covers Group Management, SecureGive covers Secure Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fellowfy and SecureGive actually diverge.

Attributes where Fellowfy and SecureGive differ
AttributeFellowfySecureGive
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreetransaction
Free tierYesNo
Founded20112010

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Mobile-responsive), 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 Fellowfy

  • Group Management
  • Message Boards
  • Event Scheduling
  • Calendar Systems
  • Email Integration
  • Church Management Platforms

Only in SecureGive

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

What people use each for

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

Fellowfy

  • Member managementnot SecureGive
  • Donation trackingnot SecureGive
  • Event planningnot SecureGive
  • Volunteer schedulingnot SecureGive
  • Communicationnot SecureGive

SecureGive

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

Where each one falls short

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

Fellowfy

  • Fellowfy is offered free with no published paid tier

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

Fellowfy

Free
  • Basic$49/month
    • Small group basics
    • Up to 100 members
  • Plus$149/month
    • Full features
    • Unlimited members
    • Analytics

SecureGive

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Fellowfy if

  • You need group management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want message boards.
Fellowfy 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 Fellowfy or SecureGive better?
Neither clearly leads. Fellowfy 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, Fellowfy or SecureGive?
Fellowfy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fellowfy and On request for SecureGive.
Does Fellowfy or SecureGive run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Mobile-responsive, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Fellowfy for free?
Yes. Fellowfy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SecureGive starts at On request.
What is Fellowfy best used for?
Fellowfy is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what SecureGive is typically brought in for.
What can Fellowfy do that SecureGive cannot?
Fellowfy covers Group Management, Message Boards, Event Scheduling, Calendar Systems. SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Both handle Web support, Mobile-responsive support.
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