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PowerChurch Plus vs Tithe.ly

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PowerChurch Plus

Religion

Church management software with integrated giving and accounting

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithe.ly logo

Tithe.ly

Religion

Complete giving and church management solution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tithe.ly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Tithe.ly card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
  • They diverge on capability: PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management, Tithe.ly covers Online Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PowerChurch Plus and Tithe.ly actually diverge.

Attributes where PowerChurch Plus and Tithe.ly differ
AttributePowerChurch PlusTithe.ly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19892013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Giving Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Integration
  • Data Management
  • Windows support

Only in Tithe.ly

  • Online Giving
  • Membership Management
  • Planning Center
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Attendance Tracking
  • Accounting Software
  • 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 Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly

  • Church online giving and donation managementnot PowerChurch Plus
  • Religious organization membership trackingnot PowerChurch Plus
  • Volunteer management for congregationsnot PowerChurch Plus
  • Service planning and worship coordinationnot PowerChurch Plus
  • Church website hosting and custom appsnot 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

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

PowerChurch Plus

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

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 PowerChurch Plus if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want giving management.
PowerChurch Plus 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 PowerChurch Plus or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. PowerChurch Plus 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, PowerChurch Plus or Tithe.ly?
Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for PowerChurch Plus and Free for Tithe.ly.
Does PowerChurch Plus or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
PowerChurch Plus runs on Windows, Web. 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. PowerChurch Plus starts at On request.
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 Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can PowerChurch Plus do that Tithe.ly cannot?
PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management, Giving Management, Financial Reporting, Payment Processing. Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Planning Center, PayPal. Both handle Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software, 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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