Software · head to head
Ministry Scheduler Pro vs Givelify
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Ministry Scheduler Pro
Software
Volunteer and ministry scheduling software for churches
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Givelify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real 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; Givelify standard donation processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, rising to 3.5% plus $0.30 for American Express
- They diverge on capability: Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, Givelify covers Mobile Giving.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ministry Scheduler Pro and Givelify actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ministry Scheduler Pro | Givelify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2005 | 2011 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Volunteer Scheduling
- Position Management
- Automated Reminders
- Mobile App
- Text Reminders
- Calendar Export
- Reporting
- Mobile support
Only in Givelify
- Mobile Giving
- Web Giving
- Recurring Gifts
- Analytics
- Payment Processing
- Church Management
- Social Sharing
- IOS support
Both cover
- Email Notifications
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ministry Scheduler Pro
- Member managementnot Givelify
- Donation trackingnot Givelify
- Event planningnot Givelify
- Volunteer schedulingnot Givelify
- Communicationnot Givelify
Givelify
- Accepting mobile and online donations for churches and nonprofitsnot Ministry Scheduler Pro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Givelify
- Standard donation processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, rising to 3.5% plus $0.30 for American Express
Pricing, plan by plan
Ministry Scheduler Pro
On request- Standard$39/month
- Basic scheduling
- Up to 100 volunteers
- Plus$99/month
- Advanced features
- Unlimited volunteers
- Mobile app
Givelify
Free- FreeFree
- Basic giving
- Transaction fees apply (2.2% + $0.50)
- Plus$19/month
- Enhanced features
- Reduced fees
- Giving page
Which should you pick?
Choose Ministry Scheduler Pro if
- You need volunteer scheduling.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want position management.
Choose Givelify if
- You need mobile giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want web giving.
Questions people ask
- Is Ministry Scheduler Pro or Givelify better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ministry Scheduler Pro starts at On request and Givelify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ministry Scheduler Pro or Givelify?
- Givelify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Ministry Scheduler Pro and Free for Givelify.
- Does Ministry Scheduler Pro or Givelify run on more platforms?
- Ministry Scheduler Pro runs on Web, Mobile. Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web.
- 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 Ministry Scheduler Pro best used for?
- Ministry Scheduler Pro is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Givelify is typically brought in for.
- What can Ministry Scheduler Pro do that Givelify cannot?
- Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Mobile App. Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Analytics. Both handle Email Notifications, Web support.