Software · head to head
ProPresenter vs eGiving
ProPresenter
Software
Professional presentation system for worship and events
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only eGiving has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: ProPresenter standard plan is licensed per seat at $29 per month or $289 per year; the 20 seat Campus plan at $59 per month is restricted to worship customers only; eGiving being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com
- They diverge on capability: ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation, eGiving covers Online Giving.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ProPresenter and eGiving actually diverge.
| Attribute | ProPresenter | eGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | one-time | transaction |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1997 | 2009 |
Identical on both: 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 ProPresenter
- Advanced Presentation
- Video Playback
- Multi-screen
- Live Control
- Media Libraries
- Lyrics Database
- Streaming
- Networking
Only in eGiving
- Online Giving
- Mobile Giving
- Recurring Donations
- Fund Management
- Payment Processing
- Church Systems
- Email Integration
- Accounting Software
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ProPresenter
- Live worship service presentation with lyrics, media and scripture displaynot eGiving
eGiving
- Online and mobile donations for a churchnot ProPresenter
- Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot ProPresenter
- Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot ProPresenter
- Donation records feeding church management reportingnot ProPresenter
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ProPresenter
- Standard plan is licensed per seat at $29 per month or $289 per year; the 20 seat Campus plan at $59 per month is restricted to worship customers only
eGiving
- Being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com
- Sold as part of a wider church management suite rather than as standalone giving software
- Pricing is not published and requires a demo
Pricing, plan by plan
ProPresenter
On request- ProPresenter$2500/month
- Core software
- 1 year support
- Enterprise$5000/month
- Full suite
- Priority support
- Training
eGiving
Free- Free AccountFree
- Basic giving
- Transaction fees (2.19% + $0.49)
- Premium$29/month
- Enhanced features
- Reduced fees
- Advanced reporting
Which should you pick?
Choose ProPresenter if
- You need advanced presentation.
- You work on Mac, Windows.
- You also want video playback.
Choose eGiving if
- You need online giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want mobile giving.
Questions people ask
- Is ProPresenter or eGiving better?
- Neither clearly leads. ProPresenter starts at On request and eGiving at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ProPresenter or eGiving?
- eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ProPresenter and Free for eGiving.
- Does ProPresenter or eGiving run on more platforms?
- ProPresenter runs on Mac, Windows. eGiving runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use eGiving for free?
- Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ProPresenter starts at On request.
- What is ProPresenter best used for?
- ProPresenter is most often used for live worship service presentation with lyrics, media and scripture display. Of those, live worship service presentation with lyrics, media and scripture display is not what eGiving is typically brought in for.
- What can ProPresenter do that eGiving cannot?
- ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation, Video Playback, Multi-screen, Live Control. eGiving covers Online Giving, Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management.