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Pushpay Church App vs SermonAudio

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Pushpay Church App

Religion

Mobile-first giving and engagement app for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SermonAudio logo

SermonAudio

Religion

Free sermon hosting and distribution platform for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SermonAudio 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; SermonAudio app requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering
  • They diverge on capability: Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Pushpay Church App and SermonAudio differ
AttributePushpay Church AppSermonAudio
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded20122005

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 SermonAudio

  • Sermon Hosting
  • Podcast Distribution
  • Audio Transcription
  • Analytics
  • Podcast Platforms
  • Website Integration
  • Email Distribution
  • Social Media Sharing

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • Android 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 SermonAudio

SermonAudio

  • 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

SermonAudio

  • App requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering
  • Bookmark search functionality sometimes returns no results due to app bugs
  • Mobile app limited to iOS and Android without web-based access for church administrators

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

SermonAudio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SermonAudio review.

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 SermonAudio if

  • You need sermon hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want podcast distribution.
SermonAudio review

Questions people ask

Is Pushpay Church App or SermonAudio better?
Neither clearly leads. Pushpay Church App starts at On request and SermonAudio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pushpay Church App or SermonAudio?
SermonAudio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Pushpay Church App and Free for SermonAudio.
Does Pushpay Church App or SermonAudio run on more platforms?
Pushpay Church App runs on IOS, Android. SermonAudio runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use SermonAudio for free?
Yes. SermonAudio 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 SermonAudio is typically brought in for.
What can Pushpay Church App do that SermonAudio cannot?
Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Sermons. SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Podcast Distribution, Audio Transcription, Analytics. Both handle IOS support, Android support.

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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SermonAudio: Is SermonAudio free for listening to sermons?

Yes, the sermon library of nearly 3 million audio and video sermons from conservative Christian churches is free to access. However, churches and ministries that want to broadcast their own sermons must pay a subscription fee.

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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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SermonAudio: What is the cost for churches to broadcast sermons on SermonAudio?

SermonAudio offers a flat-fee subscription model at $29.95/month, with smaller ministries potentially eligible for financial aid through a third-party scholarship program.

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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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SermonAudio: What platforms does SermonAudio support for accessing sermons?

SermonAudio supports native apps across a wide range of devices, including iOS, Android, and web browsers, allowing access to sermons anytime, anywhere.

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SermonAudio: Does SermonAudio provide offline access to downloaded sermons?

Yes, the app supports offline download capabilities, allowing you to download sermon audio or video and access them even without an internet connection.

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SermonAudio: What integrations does SermonAudio offer?

SermonAudio integrates with Logos Bible Software, Blue Letter Bible, Biblearc, and Church Plant Media, enabling seamless distribution and organization of sermon content across platforms.

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