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OnlineGiving vs Quelea

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OnlineGiving

Religion

Online and mobile giving solution for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Quelea

Religion

Simple free presentation software for churches and worship

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Quelea has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: OnlineGiving covers Online Giving Page, Quelea covers Lyric Display.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OnlineGiving and Quelea actually diverge.

Attributes where OnlineGiving and Quelea differ
AttributeOnlineGivingQuelea
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modeltransactionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded20082011

Identical on both: 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 OnlineGiving

  • Online Giving Page
  • Mobile Donations
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Fund Selection
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Integration
  • Accounting Sync

Only in Quelea

  • Lyric Display
  • Bible Verses
  • Theme Support
  • Song Library
  • OpenLyrics Format
  • Web Remote
  • Theme Editor
  • Plugin Support

What people use each for

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

OnlineGiving

  • Member management
  • Donation tracking
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer scheduling
  • Communication

Quelea

  • Member management
  • Donation tracking
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer scheduling
  • Communication

Both are used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling, communication, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

OnlineGiving

Nothing recorded yet. See the OnlineGiving review.

Quelea

  • Quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract

Pricing, plan by plan

OnlineGiving

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Online giving
    • Transaction fees (2.49% + $0.30)

Quelea

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • All features
    • No cost
    • Community development

Which should you pick?

Choose OnlineGiving if

  • You need online giving page.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want mobile donations.
OnlineGiving review

Choose Quelea if

  • You need lyric display.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
  • You also want bible verses.
Quelea review

Questions people ask

Is OnlineGiving or Quelea better?
Neither clearly leads. OnlineGiving starts at On request and Quelea at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OnlineGiving or Quelea?
Quelea has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for OnlineGiving and Free for Quelea.
Does OnlineGiving or Quelea run on more platforms?
OnlineGiving runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Quelea runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can I use Quelea for free?
Yes. Quelea has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OnlineGiving starts at On request.
What is OnlineGiving best used for?
OnlineGiving is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
What can OnlineGiving do that Quelea cannot?
OnlineGiving covers Online Giving Page, Mobile Donations, Recurring Gifts, Fund Selection. Quelea covers Lyric Display, Bible Verses, Theme Support, Song Library.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Quelea: Is Quelea free?

Yes, Quelea is completely free church projection software with no paid tiers or premium features. It is 100% free and open source.

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Quelea: Are there any costs associated with using Quelea?

There are no costs, subscription fees, or feature limitations based on payment. All features including stage view, video backgrounds, mobile lyrics view, multilingual support, and Bible integration are free.

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