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Realm vs Tithe.ly

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Realm

Religion

Church management and engagement platform by Community

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithe.ly logo

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: Realm realm is deprecated. MongoDB Realm documentation redirects to MongoDB Atlas pricing. No Realm-specific pricing published. Realm was MongoDB's mobile and edge database platform.; 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: Realm covers Member Directory, Tithe.ly covers Membership Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Realm and Tithe.ly differ
AttributeRealmTithe.ly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20122013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Realm

  • Member Directory
  • Group Management
  • Communications
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Integration
  • Event Management
  • Mobile App

Only in Tithe.ly

  • Membership Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Accounting Software
  • Planning Center
  • PayPal
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Online Giving
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Realm

  • Member managementnot Tithe.ly
  • Donation trackingnot Tithe.ly
  • Event planningnot Tithe.ly
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Tithe.ly
  • Communicationnot Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Realm

  • Realm is deprecated. MongoDB Realm documentation redirects to MongoDB Atlas pricing. No Realm-specific pricing published. Realm was MongoDB's mobile and edge database platform.

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

Realm

On request
  • Essential$99/month
    • Basic features
    • Up to 500 members
  • Complete$299/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced analytics

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 Realm if

  • You need member directory.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want group management.
Realm review

Choose Tithe.ly if

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

Questions people ask

Is Realm or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. Realm 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, Realm or Tithe.ly?
Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Realm and Free for Tithe.ly.
Does Realm or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Tithe.ly for free?
Yes. Tithe.ly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Realm starts at On request.
What is Realm best used for?
Realm is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can Realm do that Tithe.ly cannot?
Realm covers Member Directory, Group Management, Communications, Payment Processing. Tithe.ly covers Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software, Planning Center. Both handle Online Giving, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Realm: Is Realm still available?

Realm appears to be deprecated or consolidated into MongoDB's other offerings. Documentation pages redirect to MongoDB Atlas without specific Realm information.

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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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Realm: What happened to Realm pricing?

Realm no longer has published pricing. The product was MongoDB's mobile and edge database platform but has been discontinued or merged into other MongoDB services.

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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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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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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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