Softwr

Religion · head to head

ParishSOFT vs SecureGive

ParishSOFT logo

ParishSOFT

Religion

Catholic parish management and sacramental records system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SecureGive logo

SecureGive

Religion

Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
$149/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ParishSOFT no published pricing information or tiers; SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • They diverge on capability: ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, SecureGive covers Secure Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ParishSOFT and SecureGive actually diverge.

Attributes where ParishSOFT and SecureGive differ
AttributeParishSOFTSecureGive
Starting priceOn request$149/month
Founded19882010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Mobile-responsive), 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 ParishSOFT

  • Sacramental Records
  • RCIA Management
  • Parish Accounting
  • Member Directory
  • Diocese Systems
  • Email Integration
  • Report Generation

Only in SecureGive

  • Secure Giving
  • Mobile Access
  • Recurring Gifts
  • PCI Compliance
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Notifications
  • Reporting

Both cover

  • Accounting Software
  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

What people use each for

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

ParishSOFT

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

SecureGive

  • Online, text and kiosk giving for churchesnot ParishSOFT
  • Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot ParishSOFT
  • Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot ParishSOFT

Where each one falls short

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

ParishSOFT

  • No published pricing information or tiers
  • Pricing determined through custom quotes and demos
  • No feature breakdowns by pricing level available

SecureGive

  • The Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • Basic supports online or kiosk giving only; mobile, text and check scanning require Premium at $299 per month
  • API access, the virtual terminal and the auto card updater require the Premium plan
  • Premium is limited to 5 campuses; unlimited campuses, transactions and kiosks require Enterprise
  • Non-cash giving for crypto and stock is a $99 per month add-on and Campaigns is a $49 per month add-on unless you are on Enterprise
  • Church Apps cost $200 per month bundled with giving, $300 per month standalone, plus a $500 one-time setup cost
  • Enterprise is call-for-quote with no published rate
  • Payment processing is charged on top of the subscription, described only as an effective rate that most churches see at 2% or less

Pricing, plan by plan

ParishSOFT

On request
  • Standard$179/month
    • Core modules
    • Basic records
  • Complete$399/month
    • All features
    • Full sacramental records
    • Advanced reporting

SecureGive

$149/month
  • Basic$149/month
    • Online giving or kiosk giving for single campus
    • Up to 2,000 transactions monthly
    • Donations, purchases, and giving analytics
  • Premium$299/month
    • Multiple giving channels: online, mobile, text, kiosk, check scanning
    • Up to 5 campuses
    • Virtual terminal and auto card updater
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited campuses, transactions, and kiosks
    • All giving channels plus campaigns and non-cash giving
    • Custom transition planning

Which should you pick?

Choose ParishSOFT if

  • You need sacramental records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want rcia management.
ParishSOFT review

Choose SecureGive if

  • You need secure giving.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want mobile access.
SecureGive review

Questions people ask

Is ParishSOFT or SecureGive better?
Neither clearly leads. ParishSOFT starts at On request and SecureGive at $149/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ParishSOFT or SecureGive?
ParishSOFT starts at On request and SecureGive at $149/month.
Does ParishSOFT or SecureGive run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Mobile-responsive, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is ParishSOFT best used for?
ParishSOFT is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what SecureGive is typically brought in for.
What can ParishSOFT do that SecureGive cannot?
ParishSOFT covers Sacramental Records, RCIA Management, Parish Accounting, Member Directory. SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Both handle Accounting Software, Web support, Mobile-responsive support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ParishSOFT: How much does ParishSOFT cost?

ParishSOFT does not publish pricing information on its website. Pricing is customized based on individual parish or diocese needs through direct contact and demos.

Source
SecureGive: How much does SecureGive cost?

SecureGive charges $149/month for Basic (single campus, up to 2,000 transactions), $299/month for Premium (5 campuses with multiple channels), and custom pricing for Enterprise plans with unlimited capacity.

Source
ParishSOFT: How do I get a pricing quote for ParishSOFT?

ParishSOFT encourages visitors to schedule a demo to learn more about solutions and pricing. The company tailors packages to individual needs, so pricing is determined through these custom consultations.

Source
SecureGive: What are the transaction fees for SecureGive?

SecureGive uses a Ministry-Minded processing rate with an effective rate of 2% or less for most churches. There are no hidden fees or long-term contracts required.

Source
ParishSOFT: What type of pricing model does ParishSOFT use?

ParishSOFT uses a custom quote model typical for enterprise church management software that tailors packages to individual parish or diocese requirements.

Source
SecureGive: What add-ons are available for SecureGive?

Add-on services include Non-Cash Giving at $99/month, Campaigns at $49/month, and Church Apps at $200/month or $300/month standalone plus $500 setup fee.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on ParishSOFT

More on SecureGive

Keep looking

Other head to heads