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Ministry Scheduler Pro vs SecureGive

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Ministry Scheduler Pro

Religion

Volunteer and ministry scheduling software for churches

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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SecureGive

Religion

Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
$149/month
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, SecureGive covers Secure Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Ministry Scheduler Pro and SecureGive differ
AttributeMinistry Scheduler ProSecureGive
Starting priceOn request$149/month
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20052010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Ministry Scheduler Pro

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

Only in SecureGive

  • Secure Giving
  • Mobile Access
  • Recurring Gifts
  • PCI Compliance
  • Payment Processing
  • Accounting Software
  • Mobile-responsive support

Both cover

  • Email Notifications
  • Reporting
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Ministry Scheduler Pro

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

SecureGive

  • Online, text and kiosk giving for churchesnot Ministry Scheduler Pro
  • Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot Ministry Scheduler Pro
  • Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot 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

SecureGive

  • The Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • Basic supports online or kiosk giving only; mobile, text and check scanning require Premium at $299 per month
  • API access, the virtual terminal and the auto card updater require the Premium plan
  • Premium is limited to 5 campuses; unlimited campuses, transactions and kiosks require Enterprise
  • Non-cash giving for crypto and stock is a $99 per month add-on and Campaigns is a $49 per month add-on unless you are on Enterprise
  • Church Apps cost $200 per month bundled with giving, $300 per month standalone, plus a $500 one-time setup cost
  • Enterprise is call-for-quote with no published rate
  • Payment processing is charged on top of the subscription, described only as an effective rate that most churches see at 2% or less

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

SecureGive

$149/month
  • Basic$149/month
    • Online giving or kiosk giving for single campus
    • Up to 2,000 transactions monthly
    • Donations, purchases, and giving analytics
  • Premium$299/month
    • Multiple giving channels: online, mobile, text, kiosk, check scanning
    • Up to 5 campuses
    • Virtual terminal and auto card updater
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited campuses, transactions, and kiosks
    • All giving channels plus campaigns and non-cash giving
    • Custom transition planning

Which should you pick?

Choose Ministry Scheduler Pro if

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

Choose SecureGive if

  • You need secure giving.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want mobile access.
SecureGive review

Questions people ask

Is Ministry Scheduler Pro or SecureGive better?
Neither clearly leads. Ministry Scheduler Pro starts at On request and SecureGive at $149/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ministry Scheduler Pro or SecureGive?
Ministry Scheduler Pro starts at On request and SecureGive at $149/month.
Does Ministry Scheduler Pro or SecureGive run on more platforms?
Ministry Scheduler Pro runs on Web, Mobile. SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
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 SecureGive is typically brought in for.
What can Ministry Scheduler Pro do that SecureGive cannot?
Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Mobile App. SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Both handle Email Notifications, Reporting, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SecureGive: How much does SecureGive cost?

SecureGive charges $149/month for Basic (single campus, up to 2,000 transactions), $299/month for Premium (5 campuses with multiple channels), and custom pricing for Enterprise plans with unlimited capacity.

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SecureGive: What are the transaction fees for SecureGive?

SecureGive uses a Ministry-Minded processing rate with an effective rate of 2% or less for most churches. There are no hidden fees or long-term contracts required.

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SecureGive: What add-ons are available for SecureGive?

Add-on services include Non-Cash Giving at $99/month, Campaigns at $49/month, and Church Apps at $200/month or $300/month standalone plus $500 setup fee.

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