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PowerChurch Plus vs SecureGive

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PowerChurch Plus

Religion

Church management software with integrated giving and accounting

From
On request
Rated
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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: PowerChurch Plus desktop PowerChurch Plus is a one time license at $445 rather than a subscription, with paid upgrades priced separately at $175; SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • They diverge on capability: PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management, SecureGive covers Secure Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PowerChurch Plus and SecureGive actually diverge.

Attributes where PowerChurch Plus and SecureGive differ
AttributePowerChurch PlusSecureGive
Starting priceOn request$149/month
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded19892010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 PowerChurch Plus

  • Member Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Giving Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Email Integration
  • Data Management
  • Windows support

Only in SecureGive

  • Secure Giving
  • Mobile Access
  • Recurring Gifts
  • PCI Compliance
  • Email Notifications
  • Reporting
  • Mobile-responsive support

Both cover

  • Accounting Software
  • Payment Processing
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

PowerChurch Plus

  • Desktop church management software for congregations that prefer a one time license over a subscriptionnot SecureGive

SecureGive

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

Where each one falls short

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

PowerChurch Plus

  • Desktop PowerChurch Plus is a one time license at $445 rather than a subscription, with paid upgrades priced separately at $175
  • PowerChurch Online's standard license covers only two concurrent users; each additional user costs $29 per month or $299 per year on top of the base subscription

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

PowerChurch Plus

On request
  • Basic$79/month
    • Core features
    • Up to 250 members
  • Complete$249/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced reports

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 PowerChurch Plus if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want attendance tracking.
PowerChurch Plus 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 PowerChurch Plus or SecureGive better?
Neither clearly leads. PowerChurch Plus 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, PowerChurch Plus or SecureGive?
PowerChurch Plus starts at On request and SecureGive at $149/month.
Does PowerChurch Plus or SecureGive run on more platforms?
PowerChurch Plus runs on Windows, Web. SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
What is PowerChurch Plus best used for?
PowerChurch Plus is most often used for desktop church management software for congregations that prefer a one time license over a subscription. Of those, desktop church management software for congregations that prefer a one time license over a subscription is not what SecureGive is typically brought in for.
What can PowerChurch Plus do that SecureGive cannot?
PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management, Attendance Tracking, Giving Management, Financial Reporting. SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Both handle Accounting Software, Payment Processing, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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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.

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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.

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