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Givelify vs IconCMO

Givelify logo

Givelify

Religion

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IconCMO logo

IconCMO

Religion

Comprehensive church and organization management software

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Givelify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Givelify transaction-based fees mean costs scale with donation volume rather than fixed monthly cost; IconCMO membership and accounting are priced as two separate subscriptions, so a church needing both pays for both
  • They diverge on capability: Givelify covers Mobile Giving, IconCMO covers Member Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Givelify and IconCMO actually diverge.

Attributes where Givelify and IconCMO differ
AttributeGivelifyIconCMO
Starting priceFree$50/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Desktop
Founded20111985

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Givelify

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

Only in IconCMO

  • Member Management
  • Financial Management
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Facility Management
  • Accounting Packages
  • Email Systems
  • Reporting Tools
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • 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 IconCMO

IconCMO

  • Church membership and attendance recordsnot Givelify
  • Donation tracking and contribution statementsnot Givelify
  • Fund accounting for a congregationnot Givelify
  • Event registration and child check-in on the Premium tiernot Givelify
  • Bulk email to membersnot Givelify

Where each one falls short

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

Givelify

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

IconCMO

  • Membership and accounting are priced as two separate subscriptions, so a church needing both pays for both
  • The Basic membership plan at $50 a month includes a single user
  • Communications and email statements start at the Standard plan at $75 a month, capped at 2,000 emails a month and 5 users
  • Event registration, check-in and document storage require Premium at $125 a month
  • Accounts payable and receivable are gated to the Premium accounting tier at $45 a month

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

IconCMO

$50/month
  • Membership & Donation - Basic$50/month
    • 1 User account
    • Membership tracking
    • Attendance tracking
  • Membership & Donation - Standard$75/month
    • 5 Users
    • All Basic features
    • Communications
  • Membership & Donation - Premium$125/month
    • Unlimited Users
    • Unlimited Emails
    • All Basic and Standard features
  • Accounting - Standard$35/month
    • 1 User
    • General Ledger
    • Banking

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.
Givelify review

Choose IconCMO if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want financial management.
IconCMO review

Questions people ask

Is Givelify or IconCMO better?
Neither clearly leads. Givelify starts at Free and IconCMO at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Givelify or IconCMO?
Givelify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Givelify and $50/month for IconCMO.
Does Givelify or IconCMO run on more platforms?
Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web. IconCMO runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Givelify for free?
Yes. Givelify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IconCMO starts at $50/month.
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 IconCMO is typically brought in for.
What can Givelify do that IconCMO cannot?
Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Analytics. IconCMO covers Member Management, Financial Management, Volunteer Coordination, Facility Management. Both handle Payment Processing, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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IconCMO: What is the lowest price for Icon CMO Membership & Donation package?

The Basic Membership & Donation plan costs $50/month for 1 user account and includes membership tracking, attendance tracking, donations tracking, and support. Alternatively, you can bill annually at $550/year.

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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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IconCMO: How many users are supported in each Icon CMO tier?

Membership & Donation tiers support 1 user (Basic, $50/month), 5 users (Standard, $75/month), or unlimited users (Premium, $125/month). Accounting packages support 1 user (Standard, $35/month) or 5 users (Premium, $45/month).

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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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IconCMO: What add-on services are available for Icon CMO?

Icon Systems offers Icon Bookkeeping starting at $500/month, Icon Payroll starting at $40/month, and SMS Text Messaging ranging from $20 to $300/month depending on message volume (500 to 10,000 texts per month).

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