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Fellowfy vs Tithe.ly

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Fellowfy

Religion

Church small group management and engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithe.ly logo

Tithe.ly

Religion

Complete giving and church management solution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fellowfy fellowfy is offered free with no published paid tier; 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: Fellowfy covers Group Management, Tithe.ly covers Online Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Fellowfy and Tithe.ly differ
AttributeFellowfyTithe.ly
Pricing modelfreesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20112013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

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
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Tithe.ly

  • Online Giving
  • Membership Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Accounting Software
  • Planning Center
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Fellowfy

  • Member managementnot Tithe.ly
  • Donation trackingnot Tithe.ly
  • Event planningnot Tithe.ly
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Tithe.ly
  • Communicationnot Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly

  • Church online giving and donation managementnot Fellowfy
  • Religious organization membership trackingnot Fellowfy
  • Volunteer management for congregationsnot Fellowfy
  • Service planning and worship coordinationnot Fellowfy
  • Church website hosting and custom appsnot 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

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

Fellowfy

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

Tithe.ly

Free
  • Giving ToolsFree
    • Online giving
    • Mobile giving
    • Text-to-give
  • Church Management$72/month
    • Digital giving solution
    • Membership management
    • Event management
  • All Access$119/month
    • Giving platform
    • Church management
    • Custom apps

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 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 Fellowfy or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. Fellowfy starts at Free and Tithe.ly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fellowfy or Tithe.ly?
Fellowfy starts at Free and Tithe.ly at Free.
Does Fellowfy or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
Fellowfy runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Tithe.ly runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Fellowfy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can Fellowfy do that Tithe.ly cannot?
Fellowfy covers Group Management, Message Boards, Event Scheduling, Calendar Systems. Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fellowfy: Can I access Fellowfy before the official launch?

Users can sign up on the waiting list to receive notifications for early access and become early adopters of the alpha version, but no timeline for launch is published.

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Tithe.ly: Does Tithely offer a free giving option?

Yes, Tithely's Giving Tools tier is completely free with no monthly or setup fees. Donations via credit/debit card are charged 2.9% + $0.30, ACH transfers are 1% + $0.30, and American Express is 3.5% + $0.30.

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Fellowfy: Will there be pricing for Fellowfy when it launches?

Pricing has not been announced. The website provides no details about future costs or pricing structure.

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Tithe.ly: What is included in Tithely's All Access plan?

The All Access plan at $119/month includes all products: giving, church management, custom apps, websites, service planning, volunteer management, background checks, kids check-in, and email/text messaging. The price is a flat rate regardless of church growth.

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Tithe.ly: Do Tithely's paid plans include a trial period?

Yes, all paid plans include a 30-day free trial. No credit card is required to start with the free giving tier.

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Tithe.ly: What are Tithely's individual product prices?

Individual products available separately: Website at $19/month, Mobile Church App at $89/month, and Service Planning/Worship Tools at $29/month. The All Access plan at $119/month bundles all products for significant savings.

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