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Pushpay vs Tithely Church App

Pushpay logo

Pushpay

Religion

Mobile-first giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithely Church App logo

Tithely Church App

Religion

All-in-one app for church giving and engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tithely Church App 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; Tithely Church App all Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • They diverge on capability: Pushpay covers Recurring Donations, Tithely Church App covers Announcements.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Pushpay and Tithely Church App differ
AttributePushpayTithely Church App
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, SMSIOS, 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

  • Recurring Donations
  • Text-to-Give
  • Planning Center
  • Accounting Software
  • CRM Systems
  • Web support
  • SMS support

Only in Tithely Church App

  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Member Directory
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Integration
  • Push Notifications

Both cover

  • Mobile Giving
  • 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 Tithely Church App
  • churchcommunity building and engagementnot Tithely Church App
  • remote check deposit processingnot Tithely Church App

Tithely Church App

  • 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

Tithely Church App

  • All Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • Free giving tier includes transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30 for cards)
  • 30-day trial requires commitment to evaluate all features
  • No enterprise pricing tier listed for large organizations

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

Tithely Church App

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 recurring donations.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, SMS.
  • You also want text-to-give.
Pushpay review

Choose Tithely Church App if

  • You need announcements.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want event calendar.
Tithely Church App review

Questions people ask

Is Pushpay or Tithely Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. Pushpay starts at On request and Tithely Church App at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pushpay or Tithely Church App?
Tithely Church App has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Pushpay and Free for Tithely Church App.
Does Pushpay or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
Pushpay runs on Web, IOS, Android, SMS. Tithely Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Tithely Church App for free?
Yes. Tithely Church App 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 Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
What can Pushpay do that Tithely Church App cannot?
Pushpay covers Recurring Donations, Text-to-Give, Planning Center, Accounting Software. Tithely Church App covers Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory, Payment Processing. Both handle Mobile Giving, IOS support, Android 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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Tithely Church App: 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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Tithely Church App: 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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Tithely Church App: 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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Tithely Church App: 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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