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OnlineGiving vs Tithe.ly

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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
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Tithe.ly

Religion

Complete giving and church management solution

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OnlineGiving and Tithe.ly actually diverge.

Attributes where OnlineGiving and Tithe.ly differ
AttributeOnlineGivingTithe.ly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20082013

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 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.

OnlineGiving

  • 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 OnlineGiving
  • Religious organization membership trackingnot OnlineGiving
  • Volunteer management for congregationsnot OnlineGiving
  • Service planning and worship coordinationnot OnlineGiving
  • Church website hosting and custom appsnot 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.

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

OnlineGiving

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

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 OnlineGiving if

  • You need online giving page.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want mobile donations.
OnlineGiving 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 OnlineGiving or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. OnlineGiving 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, OnlineGiving or Tithe.ly?
Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for OnlineGiving and Free for Tithe.ly.
Does OnlineGiving or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
OnlineGiving runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. 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. 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. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can OnlineGiving do that Tithe.ly cannot?
OnlineGiving covers Online Giving Page, Mobile Donations, Recurring Gifts, Fund Selection. 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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