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Givelify vs The Church App

Givelify logo

Givelify

Religion

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Church App logo

The Church App

Religion

Branded church app and digital engagement platform

From
On request
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; The Church App specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • They diverge on capability: Givelify covers Mobile Giving, The Church App covers Custom Branding.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Givelify and The Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where Givelify and The Church App differ
AttributeGivelifyThe Church App
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android
Founded20112012

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
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Notifications
  • Social Sharing
  • Web support

Only in The Church App

  • Custom Branding
  • Sermon Streaming
  • Giving Integration
  • Event Management
  • Giving Platforms
  • Sermon Storage
  • Push Notifications

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • IOS support
  • Android 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 The Church App

The Church App

  • Church and faith community management and engagementnot Givelify
  • Giving and donation management (mentioned 10% or more increase in giving)not Givelify
  • Member and volunteer coordinationnot 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

The Church App

  • Specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • Requires contacting sales team or booking a demo to obtain pricing information

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

The Church App

On request
  • Starter$99/month
    • Basic app
    • Core features
  • Premium$299/month
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced features
    • 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 The Church App if

  • You need custom branding.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want sermon streaming.
The Church App review

Questions people ask

Is Givelify or The Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. Givelify starts at Free and The Church App at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Givelify or The Church App?
Givelify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Givelify and On request for The Church App.
Does Givelify or The Church App run on more platforms?
Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web. The Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Givelify for free?
Yes. Givelify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. The Church App 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 The Church App is typically brought in for.
What can Givelify do that The Church App cannot?
Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Payment Processing. The Church App covers Custom Branding, Sermon Streaming, Giving Integration, Event Management. Both handle Analytics, IOS support, Android 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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The Church App: How much does The Church App cost?

Specific pricing is not published on The Church App website. Contact sales at 469-564-3922, [email protected], or use the contact form to request pricing information.

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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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The Church App: Is there a free trial or demo available?

The Church App offers the ability to book a demo to learn about their platform and pricing. Visit their website and click the 'Book a Demo' link to connect with a sales representative.

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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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