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Ministry Scheduler Pro vs Tithe.ly

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Ministry Scheduler Pro

Religion

Volunteer and ministry scheduling software for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithe.ly logo

Tithe.ly

Religion

Complete giving and church management solution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tithe.ly 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; 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: Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, Tithe.ly covers Online Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Ministry Scheduler Pro and Tithe.ly differ
AttributeMinistry Scheduler ProTithe.ly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20052013

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 Ministry Scheduler Pro

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

Only in Tithe.ly

  • Online Giving
  • Membership Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Accounting Software
  • Planning Center
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Ministry Scheduler Pro

  • Member managementnot Tithe.ly
  • Donation trackingnot Tithe.ly
  • Event planningnot Tithe.ly
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Tithe.ly
  • Communicationnot Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly

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

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

Ministry Scheduler Pro

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

Tithe.ly

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 Ministry Scheduler Pro if

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

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.
Tithe.ly review

Questions people ask

Is Ministry Scheduler Pro or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. Ministry Scheduler Pro starts at On request and Tithe.ly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ministry Scheduler Pro or Tithe.ly?
Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Ministry Scheduler Pro and Free for Tithe.ly.
Does Ministry Scheduler Pro or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
Ministry Scheduler Pro runs on Web, Mobile. 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. 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 Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can Ministry Scheduler Pro do that Tithe.ly cannot?
Ministry Scheduler Pro covers Volunteer Scheduling, Position Management, Automated Reminders, Mobile App. Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tithe.ly: 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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Tithe.ly: 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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Tithe.ly: 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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Tithe.ly: 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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