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Givelify vs Text In Church

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Givelify

Religion

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Text In Church logo

Text In Church

Religion

SMS-based giving and engagement for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Givelify transaction-based fees mean costs scale with donation volume rather than fixed monthly cost; Text In Church text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Text In Church covers Text Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Givelify and Text In Church actually diverge.

Attributes where Givelify and Text In Church differ
AttributeGivelifyText In Church
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebSMS, Web
Founded20112009

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 Givelify

  • Mobile Giving
  • Web Giving
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Email Notifications
  • Social Sharing
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Only in Text In Church

  • Text Giving
  • SMS Messaging
  • Keyword-based Giving
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Reporting
  • SMS support

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Payment Processing
  • 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 Text In Church

Text In Church

  • Two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-upnot Givelify
  • Digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitorsnot Givelify
  • Automated reminder and welcome message workflows for church eventsnot 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

Text In Church

  • Text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • Local phone numbers are capped at 1, 2 and 3 across the three plans
  • Monthly billing costs $37, $67 and $97 against $31, $56 and $81 when paid annually, so monthly is roughly 19% more
  • The calling features are a separate Calling Plus add-on at $10 per month per seat
  • Concierge onboarding starts at $249 as a one-off charge purchased at checkout
  • Churches needing more than 2,500 texts a month have no published plan and must contact support

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

Text In Church

Free
  • Basic$31/month
    • 500 texts per month
    • 1 local phone number
    • Unlimited keywords
  • Pro$56/month
    • 1500 texts per month
    • 2 local phone numbers
    • All Basic features
  • Premium$81/month
    • 2500 texts per month
    • 3 local phone numbers
    • All Basic and Pro features

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 Text In Church if

  • You need text giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on SMS, Web.
  • You also want sms messaging.
Text In Church review

Questions people ask

Is Givelify or Text In Church better?
Neither clearly leads. Givelify starts at Free and Text In Church at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Givelify or Text In Church?
Givelify starts at Free and Text In Church at Free.
Does Givelify or Text In Church run on more platforms?
Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web. Text In Church runs on SMS, Web.
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 Text In Church is typically brought in for.
What can Givelify do that Text In Church cannot?
Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Email Notifications. Text In Church covers Text Giving, SMS Messaging, Keyword-based Giving, Real-time Alerts. Both handle Analytics, Payment Processing, 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.

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Text In Church: How much do you save with annual billing?

Annual billing saves $75 on Basic ($31/month vs $37/month), $136 on Pro ($56/month vs $67/month), and $197 on Premium ($81/month vs $97/month).

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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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Text In Church: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Text In Church offers a free 30-day trial for all plans with no credit card required. They also provide a 30-day money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.

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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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Text In Church: What is the Calling Plus add-on?

Calling Plus ($10/month per seat) adds automated text replies, digital receptionist features, automated greetings, direct extensions, call forwarding, and smart voicemail capabilities.

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