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Kindrid vs Tithely Church App

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Kindrid

Religion

Church giving app with recurring giving focus

From
On request
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

  • Only Tithely Church App has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kindrid specific pricing tiers and amounts not disclosed on website; Tithely Church App all Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • They diverge on capability: Kindrid covers Recurring Gifts, Tithely Church App covers Announcements.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Kindrid and Tithely Church App differ
AttributeKindridTithely Church App
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierNoYes
Founded20152013

Identical on both: platforms (IOS, Android), 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 Kindrid

  • Recurring Gifts
  • Fund Management
  • Giving Analytics
  • Email Notifications
  • Stewardship Tools

Only in Tithely Church App

  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Member Directory
  • Email Integration
  • Push Notifications

Both cover

  • Mobile Giving
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Kindrid

  • Payment processingnot Tithely Church App
  • Merchant servicesnot Tithely Church App
  • Financial transaction managementnot Tithely Church App

Tithely Church App

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kindrid

  • Specific pricing tiers and amounts not disclosed on website
  • Quote-based pricing model; customers must contact sales

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

Kindrid

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Giving app
    • Transaction fees apply (2.15% + $0.30)

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 Kindrid if

  • You need recurring gifts.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want fund management.
Kindrid review

Choose Tithely Church App if

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

Questions people ask

Is Kindrid or Tithely Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. Kindrid starts at On request and Tithely Church App at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kindrid or Tithely Church App?
Tithely Church App has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kindrid and Free for Tithely Church App.
Does Kindrid or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
Both run on IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Tithely Church App for free?
Yes. Tithely Church App has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kindrid starts at On request.
What is Kindrid best used for?
Kindrid is most often used for payment processing, merchant services, financial transaction management. Of those, payment processing and merchant services are not what Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
What can Kindrid do that Tithely Church App cannot?
Kindrid covers Recurring Gifts, Fund Management, Giving Analytics, Email Notifications. Tithely Church App covers Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory, Email Integration. Both handle Mobile Giving, Payment Processing, Church Management, IOS support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kindrid: What are Kindrid's processing fees?

Kindrid does not publish specific processing fee rates on its website. The company emphasizes competitive processing fees; contact them directly for custom pricing.

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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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Kindrid: How can I get Kindrid pricing?

Contact Kindrid through their help center or contact form to request pricing information and arrange a demo.

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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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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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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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