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Kindrid vs OpenLP

Kindrid logo

Kindrid

Religion

Church giving app with recurring giving focus

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenLP logo

OpenLP

Religion

Free, open-source presentation software for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenLP has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kindrid specific pricing tiers and amounts not disclosed on website; OpenLP there is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • They diverge on capability: Kindrid covers Mobile Giving, OpenLP covers Presentation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kindrid and OpenLP actually diverge.

Attributes where Kindrid and OpenLP differ
AttributeKindridOpenLP
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modeltransactionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded20152004

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 Kindrid

  • Mobile Giving
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Fund Management
  • Giving Analytics
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Notifications
  • Stewardship Tools

Only in OpenLP

  • Presentation
  • Lyric Display
  • Media Playback
  • Bible Display
  • Theme Support
  • Plugin System
  • Custom Layouts
  • Scripture Integration

What people use each for

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

Kindrid

  • Payment processingnot OpenLP
  • Merchant servicesnot OpenLP
  • Financial transaction managementnot OpenLP

OpenLP

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kindrid

  • Specific pricing tiers and amounts not disclosed on website
  • Quote-based pricing model; customers must contact sales

OpenLP

  • There is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • Only the most recent Fedora release and Debian unstable are supported on those distributions
  • The Flatpak build is experimental and the OpenLP team states it does not support its use
  • Requires macOS 10.15 or higher and Windows 10 or higher

Pricing, plan by plan

Kindrid

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Giving app
    • Transaction fees apply (2.15% + $0.30)

OpenLP

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Full features
    • No restrictions
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Kindrid if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want recurring gifts.
Kindrid review

Choose OpenLP if

  • You need presentation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
  • You also want lyric display.
OpenLP review

Questions people ask

Is Kindrid or OpenLP better?
Neither clearly leads. Kindrid starts at On request and OpenLP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kindrid or OpenLP?
OpenLP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kindrid and Free for OpenLP.
Does Kindrid or OpenLP run on more platforms?
Kindrid runs on IOS, Android. OpenLP runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can I use OpenLP for free?
Yes. OpenLP has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kindrid starts at On request.
What is Kindrid best used for?
Kindrid is most often used for payment processing, merchant services, financial transaction management. Of those, payment processing and merchant services are not what OpenLP is typically brought in for.
What can Kindrid do that OpenLP cannot?
Kindrid covers Mobile Giving, Recurring Gifts, Fund Management, Giving Analytics. OpenLP covers Presentation, Lyric Display, Media Playback, Bible Display.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kindrid: What are Kindrid's processing fees?

Kindrid does not publish specific processing fee rates on its website. The company emphasizes competitive processing fees; contact them directly for custom pricing.

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OpenLP: How much does OpenLP cost?

OpenLP is completely free to download, install, and use. Being open source means OpenLP is free forever with no licensing or subscription fees.

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Kindrid: How can I get Kindrid pricing?

Contact Kindrid through their help center or contact form to request pricing information and arrange a demo.

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OpenLP: Can I install OpenLP on multiple computers for free?

Yes, OpenLP can be downloaded, installed on multiple computers, and distributed to others at no cost.

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OpenLP: What platforms does OpenLP support?

OpenLP is free for Windows, Mac, Linux, and FreeBSD platforms with no platform-specific licensing costs.

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