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FellowshipOne vs YouVersion

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FellowshipOne

Software

Comprehensive church relationship and resource management

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouVersion logo

YouVersion

Software

Bible app with reading plans and devotionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only YouVersion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FellowshipOne custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency; YouVersion youVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.
  • They diverge on capability: FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FellowshipOne and YouVersion actually diverge.

Attributes where FellowshipOne and YouVersion differ
AttributeFellowshipOneYouVersion
Starting price$500/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, Smart TVs
Founded20022008

Identical on both: 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 FellowshipOne

  • Relationship Management
  • Membership
  • Giving Management
  • Small Groups
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Systems
  • Accounting Software
  • Custom APIs

Only in YouVersion

  • Multi-translation Bible
  • Reading Plans
  • Audio Bible
  • Social Media Sharing
  • Church Apps
  • Bookmarking Services
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

FellowshipOne

  • Member management
  • Donation tracking
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer scheduling
  • Communication

YouVersion

  • Member management
  • Donation tracking
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer scheduling
  • Communication

Both are used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling, communication, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

FellowshipOne

  • Custom pricing model requires sales contact, no public pricing transparency
  • Setup and training can be time-intensive for smaller churches

YouVersion

  • YouVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.

Pricing, plan by plan

FellowshipOne

$500/month

No published plan breakdown. See the FellowshipOne review.

YouVersion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic Bible access
    • Reading plans
    • Devotionals
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Audio Bible
    • Ad-free experience
    • Offline access

Which should you pick?

Choose FellowshipOne if

  • You need relationship management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want membership.
FellowshipOne review

Choose YouVersion if

  • You need multi-translation bible.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
  • You also want reading plans.
YouVersion review

Questions people ask

Is FellowshipOne or YouVersion better?
Neither clearly leads. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month and YouVersion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FellowshipOne or YouVersion?
YouVersion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for FellowshipOne and Free for YouVersion.
Does FellowshipOne or YouVersion run on more platforms?
FellowshipOne runs on Web, iOS, Android. YouVersion runs on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
Can I use YouVersion for free?
Yes. YouVersion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FellowshipOne starts at $500/month.
What is FellowshipOne best used for?
FellowshipOne is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
What can FellowshipOne do that YouVersion cannot?
FellowshipOne covers Relationship Management, Membership, Giving Management, Small Groups. YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible, Reading Plans, Audio Bible, Social Media Sharing. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FellowshipOne: What accounting features does FellowshipOne offer?

FellowshipOne includes general ledger, accounts payable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliation tools.

FellowshipOne: Does FellowshipOne support online giving?

Yes. The platform supports online donations via eCheck or credit card processing.

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