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Fellowfy vs Tithely Church App

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Fellowfy

Software

Church small group management and engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithely Church App logo

Tithely Church App

Software

All-in-one app for church giving and engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fellowfy fellowfy is offered free with no published paid tier; Tithely Church App card donations carry 2.9 percent plus $0.30, rising to 3.5 percent on American Express, so the free giving tier is not free to the church
  • They diverge on capability: Fellowfy covers Group Management, Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fellowfy and Tithely Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where Fellowfy and Tithely Church App differ
AttributeFellowfyTithely Church App
Pricing modelfreesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveIOS, Android
Founded20112013

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 Fellowfy

  • Group Management
  • Message Boards
  • Event Scheduling
  • Calendar Systems
  • Church Management Platforms
  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Tithely Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Member Directory
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Push Notifications
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Email Integration

What people use each for

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

Fellowfy

  • Member managementnot Tithely Church App
  • Donation trackingnot Tithely Church App
  • Event planningnot Tithely Church App
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Tithely Church App
  • Communicationnot Tithely Church App

Tithely Church App

  • Online and recurring giving for a congregationnot Fellowfy
  • A branded church mobile appnot Fellowfy
  • Church management including volunteer schedulingnot Fellowfy
  • Pledge campaigns and giving statementsnot Fellowfy
  • Church website hosting on the bundled plansnot 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

Tithely Church App

  • Card donations carry 2.9 percent plus $0.30, rising to 3.5 percent on American Express, so the free giving tier is not free to the church
  • Church management starts at $72 a month and the combined All Access plan is $119
  • The custom church app is $89 a month as a standalone product
  • Negotiated processing rates and a dedicated success manager require the Enterprise plan, aimed at congregations above 2,000 attendees

Pricing, plan by plan

Fellowfy

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

Tithely Church App

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic app
    • Limited features
  • Plus$99/month
    • Full app
    • Advanced features
    • Giving analytics

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 Tithely Church App if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want announcements.
Tithely Church App review

Questions people ask

Is Fellowfy or Tithely Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. Fellowfy starts at Free and Tithely Church App at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fellowfy or Tithely Church App?
Fellowfy starts at Free and Tithely Church App at Free.
Does Fellowfy or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
Fellowfy runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Tithely Church App runs on 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 Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
What can Fellowfy do that Tithely Church App cannot?
Fellowfy covers Group Management, Message Boards, Event Scheduling, Calendar Systems. Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory. Both handle Email Integration.
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