Software · head to head
Givelify vs ChurchPlanner
ChurchPlanner
Software
Integrated church service and ministry planning platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Givelify standard donation processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, rising to 3.5% plus $0.30 for American Express; ChurchPlanner limited to basic church management functions; lacks financial/giving analysis compared to full suites
- They diverge on capability: Givelify covers Mobile Giving, ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Givelify and ChurchPlanner actually diverge.
| Attribute | Givelify | ChurchPlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | IOS, Android, Web | Web, Android mobile app |
| Founded | 2011 | 2020 |
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 Givelify
- Mobile Giving
- Web Giving
- Recurring Gifts
- Analytics
- Payment Processing
- Church Management
- Social Sharing
Only in ChurchPlanner
- Service Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Volunteer Scheduling
- Song Selection
- Planning Center
- Music Databases
- Calendar Systems
Both cover
- Email Notifications
- IOS support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Givelify
- Accepting mobile and online donations for churches and nonprofitsnot ChurchPlanner
ChurchPlanner
- Member managementnot Givelify
- Donation trackingnot Givelify
- Event planningnot Givelify
- Volunteer schedulingnot Givelify
- Communicationnot Givelify
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Givelify
- Standard donation processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, rising to 3.5% plus $0.30 for American Express
ChurchPlanner
- Limited to basic church management functions; lacks financial/giving analysis compared to full suites
- No built-in website or membership portal included in pricing
- Mobile app limited to Android; limited iOS functionality
Pricing, plan by plan
Givelify
Free- FreeFree
- Basic giving
- Transaction fees apply (2.2% + $0.50)
- Plus$19/month
- Enhanced features
- Reduced fees
- Giving page
ChurchPlanner
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 15 contacts
- Unlimited trial period
- No credit card required
- Premium$9.99/month
- Up to 80 contacts
- Service planning and volunteer scheduling
- Attendance tracking
- Pro$19.99/month
- Unlimited contacts
- All Premium features
- SMS and email reminders
Which should you pick?
Choose Givelify if
- You need mobile giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want web giving.
Choose ChurchPlanner if
- You need service planning.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Android mobile app.
- You also want team collaboration.
Questions people ask
- Is Givelify or ChurchPlanner better?
- Neither clearly leads. Givelify starts at Free and ChurchPlanner at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Givelify or ChurchPlanner?
- Givelify starts at Free and ChurchPlanner at Free.
- Does Givelify or ChurchPlanner run on more platforms?
- Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web. ChurchPlanner runs on Web, Android mobile app.
- Can I use Givelify for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Givelify best used for?
- Givelify is most often used for accepting mobile and online donations for churches and nonprofits. Of those, accepting mobile and online donations for churches and nonprofits is not what ChurchPlanner is typically brought in for.
- What can Givelify do that ChurchPlanner cannot?
- Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Analytics. ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning, Team Collaboration, Volunteer Scheduling, Song Selection. Both handle Email Notifications, IOS support, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ChurchPlanner: How much does ChurchPlanner cost?
ChurchPlanner has a free tier with up to 15 contacts indefinitely (no credit card required), Premium at $9.99 CAD/month (up to 80 contacts), and Pro at $19.99 CAD/month (unlimited contacts with SMS reminders).
SourceChurchPlanner: Does ChurchPlanner include worship planning?
Yes. ChurchPlanner includes worship planning with service order building, ministry team scheduling, and support for chord charts in ChordPro format.
SourceChurchPlanner: Can volunteers get automated reminders?
Yes. ChurchPlanner sends automated SMS and email reminders to volunteers before services, reducing no-shows on the Pro plan.
SourceChurchPlanner: Is attendance tracking included?
Yes. ChurchPlanner includes attendance tracking from any device with trend analysis and follow-up flagging capabilities.
SourceChurchPlanner: Can I export my church data?
Yes. ChurchPlanner emphasizes data ownership and allows users to export their information anytime without restrictions.
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