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Pushpay Church App vs Text In Church

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Pushpay Church App

Religion

Mobile-first giving and engagement app for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Text In Church logo

Text In Church

Religion

SMS-based giving and engagement for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Text In Church 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; Text In Church text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, Text In Church covers Text Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Pushpay Church App and Text In Church differ
AttributePushpay Church AppText In Church
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, AndroidSMS, Web
Founded20122009

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 Pushpay Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Sermons
  • Pushpay Platform
  • Streaming
  • Push Notifications
  • IOS support

Only in Text In Church

  • Text Giving
  • SMS Messaging
  • Keyword-based Giving
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Payment Processing
  • Analytics
  • Reporting
  • SMS support

Both cover

  • Church Management

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 Text In Church

Text In Church

  • Two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-upnot Pushpay Church App
  • Digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitorsnot Pushpay Church App
  • Automated reminder and welcome message workflows for church eventsnot 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

Text In Church

  • Text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • Local phone numbers are capped at 1, 2 and 3 across the three plans
  • Monthly billing costs $37, $67 and $97 against $31, $56 and $81 when paid annually, so monthly is roughly 19% more
  • The calling features are a separate Calling Plus add-on at $10 per month per seat
  • Concierge onboarding starts at $249 as a one-off charge purchased at checkout
  • Churches needing more than 2,500 texts a month have no published plan and must contact support

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

Text In Church

Free
  • Basic$31/month
    • 500 texts per month
    • 1 local phone number
    • Unlimited keywords
  • Pro$56/month
    • 1500 texts per month
    • 2 local phone numbers
    • All Basic features
  • Premium$81/month
    • 2500 texts per month
    • 3 local phone numbers
    • All Basic and Pro features

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 Text In Church if

  • You need text giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on SMS, Web.
  • You also want sms messaging.
Text In Church review

Questions people ask

Is Pushpay Church App or Text In Church better?
Neither clearly leads. Pushpay Church App starts at On request and Text In Church at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pushpay Church App or Text In Church?
Text In Church has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Pushpay Church App and Free for Text In Church.
Does Pushpay Church App or Text In Church run on more platforms?
Pushpay Church App runs on IOS, Android. Text In Church runs on SMS, Web.
Can I use Text In Church for free?
Yes. Text In Church 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 Text In Church is typically brought in for.
What can Pushpay Church App do that Text In Church cannot?
Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Sermons. Text In Church covers Text Giving, SMS Messaging, Keyword-based Giving, Real-time Alerts. Both handle Church Management.

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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Text In Church: How much do you save with annual billing?

Annual billing saves $75 on Basic ($31/month vs $37/month), $136 on Pro ($56/month vs $67/month), and $197 on Premium ($81/month vs $97/month).

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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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Text In Church: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Text In Church offers a free 30-day trial for all plans with no credit card required. They also provide a 30-day money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.

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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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Text In Church: What is the Calling Plus add-on?

Calling Plus ($10/month per seat) adds automated text replies, digital receptionist features, automated greetings, direct extensions, call forwarding, and smart voicemail capabilities.

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