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OnlineGiving vs The Church App

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OnlineGiving

Religion

Online and mobile giving solution for churches

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
The Church App logo

The Church App

Religion

Branded church app and digital engagement platform

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: OnlineGiving covers Online Giving Page, The Church App covers Custom Branding.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OnlineGiving and The Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where OnlineGiving and The Church App differ
AttributeOnlineGivingThe Church App
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveIOS, Android
Founded20082012

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 OnlineGiving

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

Only in The Church App

  • Custom Branding
  • Sermon Streaming
  • Giving Integration
  • Event Management
  • Giving Platforms
  • Sermon Storage
  • Analytics
  • Push Notifications

What people use each for

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

OnlineGiving

  • Member managementnot The Church App
  • Donation trackingnot The Church App
  • Event planningnot The Church App
  • Volunteer schedulingnot The Church App
  • Communicationnot The Church App

The Church App

  • Church and faith community management and engagementnot OnlineGiving
  • Giving and donation management (mentioned 10% or more increase in giving)not OnlineGiving
  • Member and volunteer coordinationnot OnlineGiving

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.

The Church App

  • Specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • Requires contacting sales team or booking a demo to obtain pricing information

Pricing, plan by plan

OnlineGiving

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

The Church App

On request
  • Starter$99/month
    • Basic app
    • Core features
  • Premium$299/month
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced features
    • Analytics

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 The Church App if

  • You need custom branding.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want sermon streaming.
The Church App review

Questions people ask

Is OnlineGiving or The Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. OnlineGiving starts at On request and The Church App at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OnlineGiving or The Church App?
OnlineGiving starts at On request and The Church App at On request.
Does OnlineGiving or The Church App run on more platforms?
OnlineGiving runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. The Church App runs on IOS, Android.
What is OnlineGiving best used for?
OnlineGiving is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what The Church App is typically brought in for.
What can OnlineGiving do that The Church App cannot?
OnlineGiving covers Online Giving Page, Mobile Donations, Recurring Gifts, Fund Selection. The Church App covers Custom Branding, Sermon Streaming, Giving Integration, Event Management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Church App: How much does The Church App cost?

Specific pricing is not published on The Church App website. Contact sales at 469-564-3922, [email protected], or use the contact form to request pricing information.

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The Church App: Is there a free trial or demo available?

The Church App offers the ability to book a demo to learn about their platform and pricing. Visit their website and click the 'Book a Demo' link to connect with a sales representative.

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