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PowerChurch Plus vs Tithely Church App

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PowerChurch Plus

Religion

Church management software with integrated giving and accounting

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithely Church App logo

Tithely Church App

Religion

All-in-one app for church giving and engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tithely Church App 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; Tithely Church App all Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • They diverge on capability: PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management, Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PowerChurch Plus and Tithely Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where PowerChurch Plus and Tithely Church App differ
AttributePowerChurch PlusTithely Church App
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, WebIOS, 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
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Giving Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounting Software
  • Data Management
  • Windows support
  • Web support

Only in Tithely Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Member Directory
  • Church Management
  • Push Notifications
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Payment Processing
  • Email Integration

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 Tithely Church App

Tithely Church App

  • 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

Tithely Church App

  • All Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • Free giving tier includes transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30 for cards)
  • 30-day trial requires commitment to evaluate all features
  • No enterprise pricing tier listed for large organizations

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

Tithely Church App

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 attendance tracking.
PowerChurch Plus review

Choose Tithely Church App if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want announcements.
Tithely Church App review

Questions people ask

Is PowerChurch Plus or Tithely Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. PowerChurch Plus starts at On request and Tithely Church App at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PowerChurch Plus or Tithely Church App?
Tithely Church App has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for PowerChurch Plus and Free for Tithely Church App.
Does PowerChurch Plus or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
PowerChurch Plus runs on Windows, Web. Tithely Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Tithely Church App for free?
Yes. Tithely Church App 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 Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
What can PowerChurch Plus do that Tithely Church App cannot?
PowerChurch Plus covers Member Management, Attendance Tracking, Giving Management, Financial Reporting. Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory. Both handle Payment Processing, Email Integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tithely Church App: 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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Tithely Church App: 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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Tithely Church App: 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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Tithely Church App: 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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