Software · head to head
SecureGive vs Accordance Bible Software
SecureGive
Software
Secure 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: SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month; 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: SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SecureGive and Accordance Bible Software actually diverge.
| Attribute | SecureGive | Accordance Bible Software |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | transaction | one-time |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Windows, Mac, IPad |
| Founded | 2010 | 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 SecureGive
- Secure Giving
- Mobile Access
- Recurring Gifts
- PCI Compliance
- Payment Processing
- Accounting Software
- Email Notifications
- Reporting
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.
SecureGive
- Online, text and kiosk giving for churchesnot Accordance Bible Software
- Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot Accordance Bible Software
- Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot Accordance Bible Software
Accordance Bible Software
- Member managementnot SecureGive
- Donation trackingnot SecureGive
- Event planningnot SecureGive
- Volunteer schedulingnot SecureGive
- Communicationnot SecureGive
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
SecureGive
On request- StandardFree
- Giving platform
- Transaction fees apply (2.5% + $0.25)
- Setup fee $99
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 SecureGive if
- You need secure giving.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want mobile access.
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 SecureGive or Accordance Bible Software better?
- Neither clearly leads. SecureGive 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, SecureGive or Accordance Bible Software?
- SecureGive starts at On request and Accordance Bible Software at On request.
- Does SecureGive or Accordance Bible Software run on more platforms?
- SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad.
- What is SecureGive best used for?
- SecureGive is most often used for online, text and kiosk giving for churches, managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregation, accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollars. Of those, online, text and kiosk giving for churches and managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregation are not what Accordance Bible Software is typically brought in for.
- What can SecureGive do that Accordance Bible Software cannot?
- SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis.