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Gloo vs Tithely Church App

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Gloo

Religion

Data and AI platform connecting churches, ministries and the people looking for them

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithely Church App logo

Tithely Church App

Religion

All-in-one app for church giving and engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Gloo churches are not the paying customer, so the product roadmap answers to ministries, funders and campaign buyers whose interests do not always match a local congregation.; Tithely Church App all Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • They diverge on capability: Gloo covers Gloo Workspace, Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gloo and Tithely Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where Gloo and Tithely Church App differ
AttributeGlooTithely Church App
Pricing modelFree tier for churches, paid tiers and campaign services quotedsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Gloo

  • Gloo Workspace
  • Church messaging
  • Prayer inbox
  • Explorer campaigns
  • Ministry insights
  • Aggregated content and research
  • Free tier

Only in Tithely Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Member Directory
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Integration
  • Push Notifications

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gloo

  • A church with no communications budget wanting AI drafting and mass texting without a subscriptionnot Tithely Church App
  • A congregation that wants to be the local referral destination for people searching online for help with addiction or anxietynot Tithely Church App
  • A denomination seeking engagement data across its member churches rather than per-church anecdotesnot Tithely Church App
  • A ministry running a national awareness campaign that needs to route responders to nearby churchesnot Tithely Church App

Tithely Church App

  • Church online giving and donation managementnot Gloo
  • Religious organization membership trackingnot Gloo
  • Volunteer management for congregationsnot Gloo
  • Service planning and worship coordinationnot Gloo
  • Church website hosting and custom appsnot Gloo

Where each one falls short

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

Gloo

  • Churches are not the paying customer, so the product roadmap answers to ministries, funders and campaign buyers whose interests do not always match a local congregation.
  • Participation routes congregant and enquirer interactions through a commercial data network, and a church board should have the data terms reviewed before enrolling a congregation rather than after.
  • It is not a church management system: there is no membership database, giving ledger, child check-in or rostering, so it sits alongside an existing ChMS rather than replacing one.
  • Free message credits are capped monthly, and a church that builds its weekly communications on texting will exceed them and move to paid volume where the effective cost is comparable to dedicated messaging vendors.
  • The company has grown by acquiring more than twenty brands, and integrating that many products takes time, so overlap and inconsistency between the acquired tools is visible to users.

Tithely Church App

  • All Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • Free giving tier includes transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30 for cards)
  • 30-day trial requires commitment to evaluate all features
  • No enterprise pricing tier listed for large organizations

Pricing, plan by plan

Gloo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core Workspace AI tools
    • Monthly message credit allowance
    • Prayer inbox
  • Gloo+ and campaign services$undefined/year
    • Higher message volumes and additional media features
    • Explorer campaign participation
    • Ministry and denomination data services

Tithely Church App

Free
  • Giving ToolsFree
    • Online giving
    • Mobile giving
    • Text-to-give
  • Church Management$72/month
    • Digital giving solution
    • Membership management
    • Event management
  • All Access$119/month
    • Giving platform
    • Church management
    • Custom apps

Which should you pick?

Choose Gloo if

  • You need gloo workspace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want church messaging.
Gloo review

Choose Tithely Church App if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want announcements.
Tithely Church App review

Questions people ask

Is Gloo or Tithely Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. Gloo starts at Free and Tithely Church App at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gloo or Tithely Church App?
Gloo starts at Free and Tithely Church App at Free.
Does Gloo or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
Gloo runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tithely Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Gloo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Gloo best used for?
Gloo is most often used for a church with no communications budget wanting ai drafting and mass texting without a subscription, a congregation that wants to be the local referral destination for people searching online for help with addiction or anxiety, a denomination seeking engagement data across its member churches rather than per-church anecdotes, a ministry running a national awareness campaign that needs to route responders to nearby churches. Of those, a church with no communications budget wanting ai drafting and mass texting without a subscription and a congregation that wants to be the local referral destination for people searching online for help with addiction or anxiety are not what Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
What can Gloo do that Tithely Church App cannot?
Gloo covers Gloo Workspace, Church messaging, Prayer inbox, Explorer campaigns. Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gloo: Is this the same as Gloo Gateway the API product?

No. This is gloo.com, the faith sector data and AI platform. Gloo Gateway is an unrelated API gateway product from a different company.

Tithely Church App: Does Tithely offer a free giving option?

Yes, Tithely's Giving Tools tier is completely free with no monthly or setup fees. Donations via credit/debit card are charged 2.9% + $0.30, ACH transfers are 1% + $0.30, and American Express is 3.5% + $0.30.

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Gloo: Why is it free for churches?

Because churches are not the revenue source. Ministries, publishers, philanthropists and campaign funders pay to reach and measure engagement with the audience the network reaches.

Tithely Church App: What is included in Tithely's All Access plan?

The All Access plan at $119/month includes all products: giving, church management, custom apps, websites, service planning, volunteer management, background checks, kids check-in, and email/text messaging. The price is a flat rate regardless of church growth.

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Gloo: Does it replace our church management software?

No. There is no membership ledger, giving records, check-in or volunteer rostering. Keep your ChMS.

Tithely Church App: Do Tithely's paid plans include a trial period?

Yes, all paid plans include a 30-day free trial. No credit card is required to start with the free giving tier.

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Gloo: What happens to data about people who contact us through Explorer?

That is the question to put in writing to Gloo before joining. Enquirer data flows through a commercial network, and the governing terms should be reviewed by whoever advises your board.

Tithely Church App: What are Tithely's individual product prices?

Individual products available separately: Website at $19/month, Mobile Church App at $89/month, and Service Planning/Worship Tools at $29/month. The All Access plan at $119/month bundles all products for significant savings.

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