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Givelify vs Ministry Scheduler Pro

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Givelify

Religion

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Ministry Scheduler Pro

Religion

Volunteer and ministry scheduling software for churches

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; Ministry Scheduler Pro ministry Scheduler Pro's own pricing page states subscriptions start with a six-month term backed by a money-back guarantee, then renew annually after that initial period
  • They diverge on capability: Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Givelify and Ministry Scheduler Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Givelify and Ministry Scheduler Pro differ
AttributeGivelifyMinistry Scheduler Pro
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20112005

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
  • Analytics
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Social Sharing
  • IOS support

Only in Ministry Scheduler Pro

  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Position Management
  • Automated Reminders
  • Mobile App
  • Text Reminders
  • Calendar Export
  • Reporting
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Email Notifications
  • 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 Ministry Scheduler Pro

Ministry Scheduler Pro

  • Member managementnot Givelify
  • Donation trackingnot Givelify
  • Event planningnot Givelify
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Givelify
  • Communicationnot 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

Ministry Scheduler Pro

  • Ministry Scheduler Pro's own pricing page states subscriptions start with a six-month term backed by a money-back guarantee, then renew annually after that initial period
  • Optional SMS reminders are billed separately at $0.02 USD per message sent or received, per the vendor's own pricing page

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

Ministry Scheduler Pro

On request
  • Standard$39/month
    • Basic scheduling
    • Up to 100 volunteers
  • Plus$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited volunteers
    • Mobile app

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 Ministry Scheduler Pro if

  • You need volunteer scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want position management.
Ministry Scheduler Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Givelify or Ministry Scheduler Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Givelify starts at Free and Ministry Scheduler Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Givelify or Ministry Scheduler Pro?
Givelify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Givelify and On request for Ministry Scheduler Pro.
Does Givelify or Ministry Scheduler Pro run on more platforms?
Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web. Ministry Scheduler Pro runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Givelify for free?
Yes. Givelify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ministry Scheduler Pro 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 Ministry Scheduler Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Givelify do that Ministry Scheduler Pro cannot?
Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Analytics. Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Mobile App. Both handle Email Notifications, 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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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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Givelify: When do Givelify deposits occur?

Givelify provides next business day deposits for donations received through the platform.

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