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Pushpay Church App vs Quelea

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Pushpay Church App

Religion

Mobile-first giving and engagement app for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Quelea

Religion

Simple free presentation software for churches and worship

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Quelea has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Pushpay Church App pricing page lists Core, Advanced and Complete tiers with no dollar figures shown, directing buyers to request a demo or call 1-844-PUSHPAY for a quote; Quelea quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract
  • They diverge on capability: Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, Quelea covers Lyric Display.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pushpay Church App and Quelea actually diverge.

Attributes where Pushpay Church App and Quelea differ
AttributePushpay Church AppQuelea
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded20122011

Identical on both: 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 Pushpay Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Sermons
  • Pushpay Platform
  • Church Management
  • Streaming
  • Push Notifications

Only in Quelea

  • Lyric Display
  • Bible Verses
  • Theme Support
  • Song Library
  • OpenLyrics Format
  • Web Remote
  • Theme Editor
  • Plugin Support

What people use each for

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

Pushpay Church App

  • Church giving, communication and management app bundled as ChurchStaqnot Quelea

Quelea

  • Member managementnot Pushpay Church App
  • Donation trackingnot Pushpay Church App
  • Event planningnot Pushpay Church App
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Pushpay Church App
  • Communicationnot Pushpay Church App

Where each one falls short

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

Pushpay Church App

  • Pricing page lists Core, Advanced and Complete tiers with no dollar figures shown, directing buyers to request a demo or call 1-844-PUSHPAY for a quote
  • Remote check deposit is billed separately starting at $0.29 per check on top of the platform subscription

Quelea

  • Quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract

Pricing, plan by plan

Pushpay Church App

On request
  • Standard$99/month
    • Basic app
    • Giving integration
  • Pro$299/month
    • Premium features
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced analytics

Quelea

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • All features
    • No cost
    • Community development

Which should you pick?

Choose Pushpay Church App if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want announcements.
Pushpay Church App review

Choose Quelea if

  • You need lyric display.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
  • You also want bible verses.
Quelea review

Questions people ask

Is Pushpay Church App or Quelea better?
Neither clearly leads. Pushpay Church App starts at On request and Quelea at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pushpay Church App or Quelea?
Quelea has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Pushpay Church App and Free for Quelea.
Does Pushpay Church App or Quelea run on more platforms?
Pushpay Church App runs on IOS, Android. Quelea runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can I use Quelea for free?
Yes. Quelea has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pushpay Church App starts at On request.
What is Pushpay Church App best used for?
Pushpay Church App is most often used for church giving, communication and management app bundled as churchstaq. Of those, church giving, communication and management app bundled as churchstaq is not what Quelea is typically brought in for.
What can Pushpay Church App do that Quelea cannot?
Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Sermons. Quelea covers Lyric Display, Bible Verses, Theme Support, Song Library.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pushpay Church App: How much does the Pushpay Church App cost?

Pushpay does not publish fixed pricing on its website. Church organizations must request a demo or contact Pushpay sales directly to receive a custom quote based on their congregation size, features needed, and usage patterns.

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Quelea: Is Quelea free?

Yes, Quelea is completely free church projection software with no paid tiers or premium features. It is 100% free and open source.

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Pushpay Church App: What payment methods does Pushpay support for donations?

Pushpay enables churches to accept donations through multiple payment methods integrated into the Church App. The platform processes payments securely and provides transaction management for donation campaigns.

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Quelea: Are there any costs associated with using Quelea?

There are no costs, subscription fees, or feature limitations based on payment. All features including stage view, video backgrounds, mobile lyrics view, multilingual support, and Bible integration are free.

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Pushpay Church App: Does Pushpay provide a demo?

Yes, Pushpay offers product demonstrations for churches interested in implementing the Church App. Prospects can request a demo to see how the platform works and how it integrates with existing church systems.

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