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Givelify vs eGiving

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Givelify

Software

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eGiving logo

eGiving

Software

Online giving and donation management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; eGiving being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com
  • They diverge on capability: Givelify covers Web Giving, eGiving covers Online Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Givelify and eGiving actually diverge.

Attributes where Givelify and eGiving differ
AttributeGivelifyeGiving
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20112009

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

  • Web Giving
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Analytics
  • Church Management
  • Email Notifications
  • Social Sharing
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Only in eGiving

  • Online Giving
  • Recurring Donations
  • Fund Management
  • Church Systems
  • Email Integration
  • Accounting Software
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Mobile Giving
  • Payment Processing
  • 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 eGiving

eGiving

  • Online and mobile donations for a churchnot Givelify
  • Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot Givelify
  • Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot Givelify
  • Donation records feeding church management reportingnot 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

eGiving

  • Being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com
  • Sold as part of a wider church management suite rather than as standalone giving software
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo

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

eGiving

Free
  • Free AccountFree
    • Basic giving
    • Transaction fees (2.19% + $0.49)
  • Premium$29/month
    • Enhanced features
    • Reduced fees
    • Advanced reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose Givelify if

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

Choose eGiving if

  • You need online giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want recurring donations.
eGiving review

Questions people ask

Is Givelify or eGiving better?
Neither clearly leads. Givelify starts at Free and eGiving at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Givelify or eGiving?
Givelify starts at Free and eGiving at Free.
Does Givelify or eGiving run on more platforms?
Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web. eGiving runs on Web, Mobile.
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 eGiving is typically brought in for.
What can Givelify do that eGiving cannot?
Givelify covers Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Analytics, Church Management. eGiving covers Online Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management, Church Systems. Both handle Mobile Giving, Payment Processing, Web support.
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