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ChurchTrac vs Givelify

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ChurchTrac

Religion

Church management and member tracking software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Givelify logo

Givelify

Religion

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ChurchTrac priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier; Givelify transaction-based fees mean costs scale with donation volume rather than fixed monthly cost
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchTrac covers Member Management, Givelify covers Mobile Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChurchTrac and Givelify actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchTrac and Givelify differ
AttributeChurchTracGivelify
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveIOS, Android, Web
Founded20092011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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 ChurchTrac

  • Member Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Payroll Systems
  • Payment Processors
  • Data Import/Export
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Givelify

  • Mobile Giving
  • Web Giving
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Analytics
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Notifications
  • Social Sharing

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ChurchTrac

  • Church membership, giving and event management in one systemnot Givelify
  • Fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregationnot Givelify

Givelify

  • Accepting mobile and online donations for churches and nonprofitsnot ChurchTrac

Where each one falls short

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

ChurchTrac

  • Priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier
  • The published figure is a starting price of $29 a month, with per band prices shown only in an on page calculator
  • Enhanced messaging is a $7 a month add on and includes 250 credits
  • Website and app setup starts at $477 and accounting setup at $399, both one off

Givelify

  • Transaction-based fees mean costs scale with donation volume rather than fixed monthly cost

Pricing, plan by plan

ChurchTrac

Free
  • Starter (75 people)$29/month
    • Tracks up to 75 people
    • All core features included
  • Growth (250 people)$null/month
    • Tracks up to 250 people
    • All core features included
  • Enterprise (Unlimited people)$null/month
    • Unlimited people tracking
    • All core features included

Givelify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic giving
    • Transaction fees apply (2.2% + $0.50)
  • Plus$19/month
    • Enhanced features
    • Reduced fees
    • Giving page

Which should you pick?

Choose ChurchTrac if

  • You need member management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want attendance tracking.
ChurchTrac review

Choose Givelify if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want web giving.
Givelify review

Questions people ask

Is ChurchTrac or Givelify better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchTrac starts at Free and Givelify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChurchTrac or Givelify?
ChurchTrac starts at Free and Givelify at Free.
Does ChurchTrac or Givelify run on more platforms?
ChurchTrac runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use ChurchTrac for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ChurchTrac best used for?
ChurchTrac is most often used for church membership, giving and event management in one system, fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation. Of those, church membership, giving and event management in one system and fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation are not what Givelify is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchTrac do that Givelify cannot?
ChurchTrac covers Member Management, Attendance Tracking, Visitor Tracking, Payroll Systems. Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Analytics. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChurchTrac: How much does ChurchTrac cost?

ChurchTrac starts at $29/month for tracking 75 people and includes people management, fund accounting, giving, website and app, check-in, worship, groups, volunteers, messaging, registrations, and automations. Annual billing offers a 10% discount.

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Givelify: How much does Givelify charge per donation?

Givelify charges 2.9% plus $0.30 per donation. American Express transactions incur 3.5% plus $0.30.

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ChurchTrac: Is there a free trial for ChurchTrac?

Yes, ChurchTrac offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

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Givelify: Are there monthly fees with Givelify?

No, Givelify has no monthly fees, signup fees, or required contracts. Costs are based solely on per-transaction fees.

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ChurchTrac: What costs extra in ChurchTrac?

Enhanced Messaging costs $7/month and includes 250 messaging credits monthly for two-way texting and voice. Website and App Build service starts at $477. Accounting Setup service starts at $399.

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Givelify: When do Givelify deposits occur?

Givelify provides next business day deposits for donations received through the platform.

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ChurchTrac: How are ChurchTrac pricing tiers organized?

Pricing tiers are based on the number of people tracked: 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000, or Unlimited. An interactive calculator on the pricing page shows exact costs for each tier.

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