Software · head to head
Pushpay vs Accordance Bible Software
Pushpay
Software
Mobile-first giving platform for churches and nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Accordance Bible Software
Software
Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Pushpay the pricing page names Core, Advanced and Complete packages but publishes no price, no minimum and no per-transaction rate for any of them; Accordance Bible Software the Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
- They diverge on capability: Pushpay covers Mobile Giving, Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pushpay and Accordance Bible Software actually diverge.
| Attribute | Pushpay | Accordance Bible Software |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, SMS | Windows, Mac, IPad |
| Founded | 2012 | 1989 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Pushpay
- Mobile Giving
- Recurring Donations
- Text-to-Give
- Planning Center
- Accounting Software
- CRM Systems
- Web support
- IOS support
Only in Accordance Bible Software
- Original Language Tools
- Multiple Translations
- Advanced Search
- Grammar Analysis
- Academic Resources
- Lexicons
- Historical Context
- Exegetical Tools
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Pushpay
- Mobile and online giving for churchesnot Accordance Bible Software
- Church management with attendance, groups and follow-up processesnot Accordance Bible Software
- Custom branded church apps for congregationsnot Accordance Bible Software
Accordance Bible Software
- Member managementnot Pushpay
- Donation trackingnot Pushpay
- Event planningnot Pushpay
- Volunteer schedulingnot Pushpay
- Communicationnot Pushpay
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Pushpay
- The pricing page names Core, Advanced and Complete packages but publishes no price, no minimum and no per-transaction rate for any of them
- Integrations and API access are withheld from the Core package and require Advanced
- Giving history on Advanced is capped at 7 years
- Multi-site support, per-campus branding, multiple bank accounts and metric dashboards require the Complete package
- Check-in, facility management, forms and volunteer scheduling are excluded from Core
- Check scanning and remote deposit start at $0.29 per check on top of the plan
Accordance Bible Software
- The Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
Pricing, plan by plan
Pushpay
On request- StandardFree
- Transaction fees apply (2.2% + $0.30)
- Mobile giving
- Premium$299/month
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- Custom integrations
Accordance Bible Software
On request- Standard$199/month
- Basic package
- Core resources
- Free updates 1 year
- Premier$399/month
- Full package
- Extensive libraries
- Lifetime updates
Which should you pick?
Choose Pushpay if
- You need mobile giving.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, SMS.
- You also want recurring donations.
Choose Accordance Bible Software if
- You need original language tools.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IPad.
- You also want multiple translations.
Questions people ask
- Is Pushpay or Accordance Bible Software better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pushpay starts at On request and Accordance Bible Software at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Pushpay or Accordance Bible Software?
- Pushpay starts at On request and Accordance Bible Software at On request.
- Does Pushpay or Accordance Bible Software run on more platforms?
- Pushpay runs on Web, IOS, Android, SMS. Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad.
- What is Pushpay best used for?
- Pushpay is most often used for mobile and online giving for churches, church management with attendance, groups and follow-up processes, custom branded church apps for congregations. Of those, mobile and online giving for churches and church management with attendance, groups and follow-up processes are not what Accordance Bible Software is typically brought in for.
- What can Pushpay do that Accordance Bible Software cannot?
- Pushpay covers Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Text-to-Give, Planning Center. Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis.