Church & Religious · head to head
Logos Bible Software vs Tithe.ly
Logos Bible Software
Church & Religious
Premier biblical research and study platform for pastors and scholars
- From
- $0.27/day
- Rated
- -
Tithe.ly
Church & Religious
Complete giving and church management solution
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Tithe.ly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Logos Bible Software pricing stated as 'approximately 27 cents per day' without clarifying billing period or annual commitment terms; Tithe.ly card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
- They diverge on capability: Logos Bible Software covers Multiple Translations, Tithe.ly covers Online Giving.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Logos Bible Software and Tithe.ly actually diverge.
| Attribute | Logos Bible Software | Tithe.ly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0.27/day | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Multi-platform (specific details not published on homepage) | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 1992 | 2013 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).
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 Logos Bible Software
- Multiple Translations
- Word Studies
- Cross-references
- Commentaries
- Sermon Planning
- Note Taking
- Cloud Backup
- Mobile Sync
Only in Tithe.ly
- Online Giving
- Membership Management
- Attendance Tracking
- Accounting Software
- Planning Center
- PayPal
- Stripe
Both cover
- IOS support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Logos Bible Software
- Seminary students and clergy conducting theological research across original language textsnot Tithe.ly
- Sermon preparers seeking integrated biblical commentary and thematic study toolsnot Tithe.ly
- Christian scholars writing papers with cross-referenced theological resourcesnot Tithe.ly
Tithe.ly
- Online and text giving for churchesnot Logos Bible Software
- Church management, websites and mobile apps for congregationsnot Logos Bible Software
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Logos Bible Software
- Pricing stated as 'approximately 27 cents per day' without clarifying billing period or annual commitment terms
- Free trial limited to 30 days; permanent access requires subscription with no perpetual license option mentioned
Tithe.ly
- Card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
- American Express is charged at 3.5% plus $0.30
- ACH at 1% plus $0.30 makes small bank transfers proportionally expensive
- Church management is $72 a month and the mobile app $89, sold separately from the free giving product
- Bundling everything is $119 a month, so a church wanting app, website and management pays regardless of donation volume
Pricing, plan by plan
Logos Bible Software
$0.27/dayNo published plan breakdown. See the Logos Bible Software review.
Tithe.ly
Free- FreeFree
- Basic giving
- Up to 100 members
- Mobile app
- Pro$99/month
- Full suite
- Unlimited members
- Advanced reports
Which should you pick?
Choose Logos Bible Software if
- You need multiple translations.
- You work on Multi-platform (specific details not published on homepage).
- You also want word studies.
Choose Tithe.ly if
- You need online giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want membership management.
Questions people ask
- Is Logos Bible Software or Tithe.ly better?
- Neither clearly leads. Logos Bible Software starts at $0.27/day and Tithe.ly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Logos Bible Software or Tithe.ly?
- Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $0.27/day for Logos Bible Software and Free for Tithe.ly.
- Does Logos Bible Software or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
- Logos Bible Software runs on Multi-platform (specific details not published on homepage). Tithe.ly runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Tithe.ly for free?
- Yes. Tithe.ly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Logos Bible Software starts at $0.27/day.
- What is Logos Bible Software best used for?
- Logos Bible Software is most often used for seminary students and clergy conducting theological research across original language texts, sermon preparers seeking integrated biblical commentary and thematic study tools, christian scholars writing papers with cross-referenced theological resources. Of those, seminary students and clergy conducting theological research across original language texts and sermon preparers seeking integrated biblical commentary and thematic study tools are not what Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
- What can Logos Bible Software do that Tithe.ly cannot?
- Logos Bible Software covers Multiple Translations, Word Studies, Cross-references, Commentaries. Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software. Both handle IOS support, Android support, Web support.