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Rock RMS vs SecureGive

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Rock RMS

Software

Comprehensive relationship and resource management system for churches

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
SecureGive logo

SecureGive

Software

Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Rock RMS pricing not published on website; requires contacting sales for quote, preventing transparent cost comparison; SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Rock RMS covers Member Management, SecureGive covers Secure Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Rock RMS and SecureGive actually diverge.

Attributes where Rock RMS and SecureGive differ
AttributeRock RMSSecureGive
Pricing modelquotetransaction
PlatformsWeb, Mobile apps, TV appsWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20082010

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 Rock RMS

  • Member Management
  • Giving & Finances
  • Group Management
  • Event Planning
  • Email Marketing
  • Custom APIs

Only in SecureGive

  • Secure Giving
  • Mobile Access
  • Recurring Gifts
  • PCI Compliance
  • Email Notifications
  • Reporting

Both cover

  • Payment Processing
  • Accounting Software
  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

What people use each for

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

Rock RMS

  • Churches managing 10M+ people records with integrated giving and event systemsnot SecureGive
  • Organisations needing offline-first workflows with eventual replicationnot SecureGive
  • Tech-enabled churches seeking customisable digital engagement and mobile appsnot SecureGive

SecureGive

  • Online, text and kiosk giving for churchesnot Rock RMS
  • Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot Rock RMS
  • Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot Rock RMS

Where each one falls short

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

Rock RMS

  • Pricing not published on website; requires contacting sales for quote, preventing transparent cost comparison
  • Self-hosted deployment requires 'technical experience'; non-technical churches limited to managed hosting options
  • Managed hosting through third-party providers (Rock Cloud, Cloud 9); switching providers involves vendor lock-in complexity

SecureGive

  • The Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month
  • Basic supports online or kiosk giving only; mobile, text and check scanning require Premium at $299 per month
  • API access, the virtual terminal and the auto card updater require the Premium plan
  • Premium is limited to 5 campuses; unlimited campuses, transactions and kiosks require Enterprise
  • Non-cash giving for crypto and stock is a $99 per month add-on and Campaigns is a $49 per month add-on unless you are on Enterprise
  • Church Apps cost $200 per month bundled with giving, $300 per month standalone, plus a $500 one-time setup cost
  • Enterprise is call-for-quote with no published rate
  • Payment processing is charged on top of the subscription, described only as an effective rate that most churches see at 2% or less

Pricing, plan by plan

Rock RMS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Rock RMS review.

SecureGive

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Giving platform
    • Transaction fees apply (2.5% + $0.25)
    • Setup fee $99

Which should you pick?

Choose Rock RMS if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps.
  • You also want giving & finances.
Rock RMS review

Choose SecureGive if

  • You need secure giving.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want mobile access.
SecureGive review

Questions people ask

Is Rock RMS or SecureGive better?
Neither clearly leads. Rock RMS starts at On request and SecureGive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Rock RMS or SecureGive?
Rock RMS starts at On request and SecureGive at On request.
Does Rock RMS or SecureGive run on more platforms?
Rock RMS runs on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps. SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
What is Rock RMS best used for?
Rock RMS is most often used for churches managing 10m+ people records with integrated giving and event systems, organisations needing offline-first workflows with eventual replication, tech-enabled churches seeking customisable digital engagement and mobile apps. Of those, churches managing 10m+ people records with integrated giving and event systems and organisations needing offline-first workflows with eventual replication are not what SecureGive is typically brought in for.
What can Rock RMS do that SecureGive cannot?
Rock RMS covers Member Management, Giving & Finances, Group Management, Event Planning. SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Both handle Payment Processing, Accounting Software, Web support, Mobile-responsive support.
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