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Pushpay Church App vs ShelbyNext Membership

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Pushpay Church App

Religion

Mobile-first giving and engagement app for churches

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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ShelbyNext Membership

Religion

Cloud-based church membership and management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Pushpay Church App and ShelbyNext Membership differ
AttributePushpay Church AppShelbyNext Membership
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20121996

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 ShelbyNext Membership

  • Member Portal
  • Membership Management
  • Online Giving
  • Communications
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Marketing
  • Calendar Integration
  • Mobile App

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 ShelbyNext Membership

ShelbyNext Membership

  • 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

ShelbyNext Membership

Nothing recorded yet. See the ShelbyNext Membership review.

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

ShelbyNext Membership

On request
  • Core$99/month
    • Basic features
    • Up to 300 members
  • Plus$299/month
    • Full suite
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced analytics

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 ShelbyNext Membership if

  • You need member portal.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want membership management.
ShelbyNext Membership review

Questions people ask

Is Pushpay Church App or ShelbyNext Membership better?
Neither clearly leads. Pushpay Church App starts at On request and ShelbyNext Membership at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pushpay Church App or ShelbyNext Membership?
Pushpay Church App starts at On request and ShelbyNext Membership at On request.
Does Pushpay Church App or ShelbyNext Membership run on more platforms?
Pushpay Church App runs on IOS, Android. ShelbyNext Membership runs on Web, IOS, Android.
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 ShelbyNext Membership is typically brought in for.
What can Pushpay Church App do that ShelbyNext Membership cannot?
Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Sermons. ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal, Membership Management, Online Giving, Communications. 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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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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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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