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Pushpay vs Tithe.ly

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Pushpay

Religion

Mobile-first giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Tithe.ly

Religion

Complete giving and church management solution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tithe.ly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Tithe.ly card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
  • They diverge on capability: Pushpay covers Mobile Giving, Tithe.ly covers Online Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pushpay and Tithe.ly actually diverge.

Attributes where Pushpay and Tithe.ly differ
AttributePushpayTithe.ly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, SMSWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20122013

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

  • Mobile Giving
  • Recurring Donations
  • Text-to-Give
  • CRM Systems
  • SMS support

Only in Tithe.ly

  • Online Giving
  • Membership Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • PayPal
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Planning Center
  • Accounting Software
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Pushpay

  • church giving and donation managementnot Tithe.ly
  • churchcommunity building and engagementnot Tithe.ly
  • remote check deposit processingnot Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly

  • Church online giving and donation managementnot Pushpay
  • Religious organization membership trackingnot Pushpay
  • Volunteer management for congregationsnot Pushpay
  • Service planning and worship coordinationnot Pushpay
  • Church website hosting and custom appsnot 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

Tithe.ly

  • Card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
  • American Express is charged at 3.5% plus $0.30
  • ACH at 1% plus $0.30 makes small bank transfers proportionally expensive
  • Church management is $72 a month and the mobile app $89, sold separately from the free giving product
  • Bundling everything is $119 a month, so a church wanting app, website and management pays regardless of donation volume

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

Tithe.ly

Free
  • Giving ToolsFree
    • Online giving
    • Mobile giving
    • Text-to-give
  • Church Management$72/month
    • Digital giving solution
    • Membership management
    • Event management
  • All Access$119/month
    • Giving platform
    • Church management
    • Custom apps

Which should you pick?

Choose Pushpay if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, SMS.
  • You also want recurring donations.
Pushpay review

Choose Tithe.ly if

  • You need online giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want membership management.
Tithe.ly review

Questions people ask

Is Pushpay or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. Pushpay starts at On request and Tithe.ly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pushpay or Tithe.ly?
Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Pushpay and Free for Tithe.ly.
Does Pushpay or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
Pushpay runs on Web, IOS, Android, SMS. Tithe.ly runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Tithe.ly for free?
Yes. Tithe.ly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pushpay starts at On request.
What is Pushpay best used for?
Pushpay is most often used for church giving and donation management, churchcommunity building and engagement, remote check deposit processing. Of those, church giving and donation management and churchcommunity building and engagement are not what Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can Pushpay do that Tithe.ly cannot?
Pushpay covers Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Text-to-Give, CRM Systems. Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, PayPal. Both handle Planning Center, Accounting Software, Web support, IOS support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pushpay: How much does Pushpay cost?

Pushpay pricing is not published; the vendor requires you to request a demo to receive pricing for Core, Advanced, or Complete subscription tiers.

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Tithe.ly: Does Tithely offer a free giving option?

Yes, Tithely's Giving Tools tier is completely free with no monthly or setup fees. Donations via credit/debit card are charged 2.9% + $0.30, ACH transfers are 1% + $0.30, and American Express is 3.5% + $0.30.

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Pushpay: Does Pushpay charge per transaction?

Pushpay does not appear to charge per-transaction fees; subscription is monthly or annual with ACH payments; additional services like check scanning cost USD 0.29 per check.

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Tithe.ly: What is included in Tithely's All Access plan?

The All Access plan at $119/month includes all products: giving, church management, custom apps, websites, service planning, volunteer management, background checks, kids check-in, and email/text messaging. The price is a flat rate regardless of church growth.

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Pushpay: Are there setup fees for Pushpay?

No, Pushpay explicitly states there are no setup fees required for any of their plans, making it easier to get started with their services.

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Tithe.ly: Do Tithely's paid plans include a trial period?

Yes, all paid plans include a 30-day free trial. No credit card is required to start with the free giving tier.

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Pushpay: What payment options and contract terms does Pushpay offer?

Pushpay allows automatic ACH payments with monthly or annual subscriptions; contract terms of 1, 2, or 3 years are available based on your needs.

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Tithe.ly: What are Tithely's individual product prices?

Individual products available separately: Website at $19/month, Mobile Church App at $89/month, and Service Planning/Worship Tools at $29/month. The All Access plan at $119/month bundles all products for significant savings.

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