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PastorsLine vs Givelify

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PastorsLine

Software

Text messaging and communication platform for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Givelify

Software

Mobile giving app for nonprofits and churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Givelify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: PastorsLine pastorsLine has joined the Text In Church family and its own pricing page now sells Text In Church plans instead of PastorsLine plans; Givelify standard donation processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, rising to 3.5% plus $0.30 for American Express
  • They diverge on capability: PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Givelify covers Mobile Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PastorsLine and Givelify actually diverge.

Attributes where PastorsLine and Givelify differ
AttributePastorsLineGivelify
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileIOS, Android, Web
Founded20052011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 PastorsLine

  • SMS Messaging
  • Email Integration
  • Contact Management
  • Scheduling
  • Email Services
  • Contact Lists
  • Mobile support

Only in Givelify

  • Mobile Giving
  • Web Giving
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Notifications
  • Social Sharing
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Church Management
  • Analytics
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

PastorsLine

  • Two-way SMS and voice communication with a church congregationnot Givelify
  • Text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guestsnot Givelify
  • Group texting tied to church management system contactsnot Givelify

Givelify

  • Accepting mobile and online donations for churches and nonprofitsnot PastorsLine

Where each one falls short

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

PastorsLine

  • PastorsLine has joined the Text In Church family and its own pricing page now sells Text In Church plans instead of PastorsLine plans
  • No PastorsLine plan, rate or credit price is published on the pricing page any more
  • The only calls to action on the pricing page are a Text In Church free trial and a demo booking form

Givelify

  • Standard donation processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, rising to 3.5% plus $0.30 for American Express

Pricing, plan by plan

PastorsLine

On request
  • Starter$29/month
    • SMS messaging
    • Up to 1000 contacts
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Email integration

Givelify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic giving
    • Transaction fees apply (2.2% + $0.50)
  • Plus$19/month
    • Enhanced features
    • Reduced fees
    • Giving page

Which should you pick?

Choose PastorsLine if

  • You need sms messaging.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want email integration.
PastorsLine review

Choose Givelify if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want web giving.
Givelify review

Questions people ask

Is PastorsLine or Givelify better?
Neither clearly leads. PastorsLine starts at On request and Givelify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PastorsLine or Givelify?
Givelify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for PastorsLine and Free for Givelify.
Does PastorsLine or Givelify run on more platforms?
PastorsLine runs on Web, Mobile. Givelify runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Givelify for free?
Yes. Givelify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PastorsLine starts at On request.
What is PastorsLine best used for?
PastorsLine is most often used for two-way sms and voice communication with a church congregation, text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guests, group texting tied to church management system contacts. Of those, two-way sms and voice communication with a church congregation and text-in keywords and automated follow-up for church guests are not what Givelify is typically brought in for.
What can PastorsLine do that Givelify cannot?
PastorsLine covers SMS Messaging, Email Integration, Contact Management, Scheduling. Givelify covers Mobile Giving, Web Giving, Recurring Gifts, Payment Processing. Both handle Church Management, Analytics, Web support.
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