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Givelify vs SimpleChurch CRM

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Givelify

Religion

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SimpleChurch CRM

Religion

Customer relationship management for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Givelify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Givelify covers Mobile Giving, SimpleChurch CRM covers Contact Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Givelify and SimpleChurch CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Givelify and SimpleChurch CRM differ
AttributeGivelifySimpleChurch CRM
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion), founded (2011).

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
  • Email Notifications
  • Social Sharing
  • IOS support

Only in SimpleChurch CRM

  • Contact Management
  • Interaction Tracking
  • Pipeline Management
  • Reporting
  • Email Integration
  • Calendar Systems
  • Communication Tools
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Church Management
  • 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 SimpleChurch CRM

SimpleChurch CRM

  • 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

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

SimpleChurch CRM

Nothing recorded yet. See the SimpleChurch CRM review.

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

SimpleChurch CRM

On request
  • Basic$59/month
    • Basic CRM
    • Up to 300 contacts
  • Professional$179/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Analytics

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 SimpleChurch CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want interaction tracking.
SimpleChurch CRM review

Questions people ask

Is Givelify or SimpleChurch CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Givelify starts at Free and SimpleChurch CRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Givelify or SimpleChurch CRM?
Givelify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Givelify and On request for SimpleChurch CRM.
Does Givelify or SimpleChurch CRM run on more platforms?
Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web. SimpleChurch CRM runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Givelify for free?
Yes. Givelify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SimpleChurch CRM starts at On request.
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 SimpleChurch CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Givelify do that SimpleChurch CRM cannot?
Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Analytics. SimpleChurch CRM covers Contact Management, Interaction Tracking, Pipeline Management, Reporting. Both handle Church Management, 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.

Source
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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Givelify: When do Givelify deposits occur?

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

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