Software · head to head
SecureGive vs Breeze
SecureGive
Software
Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Breeze
Software
Free church management software for small churches
- From
- $72/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month; Breeze single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches
- They diverge on capability: SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Breeze covers Contact Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SecureGive and Breeze actually diverge.
| Attribute | SecureGive | Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $72/month |
| Pricing model | transaction | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
Identical on both: 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 Breeze
- Contact Management
- Attendance Tracking
- Groups Management
- Google Integration
- Giving Integration
- Export to Excel
Both cover
- Web support
- Mobile-responsive support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SecureGive
- Online, text and kiosk giving for churchesnot Breeze
- Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot Breeze
- Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot Breeze
Breeze
- Church member and contact managementnot SecureGive
- Service planning and volunteer schedulingnot SecureGive
- Event management and check-innot SecureGive
- Giving and donation trackingnot 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
Breeze
- Single flat-rate plan only (no tiered options); may be expensive for very small churches
- Limited advanced worship planning capabilities compared to competitors
- Specialised giving integrations limited compared to alternatives
Pricing, plan by plan
SecureGive
On request- StandardFree
- Giving platform
- Transaction fees apply (2.5% + $0.25)
- Setup fee $99
Breeze
$72/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Breeze review.
Which should you pick?
Choose SecureGive if
- You need secure giving.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want mobile access.
Choose Breeze if
- You need contact management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want attendance tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is SecureGive or Breeze better?
- Neither clearly leads. SecureGive starts at On request and Breeze at $72/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SecureGive or Breeze?
- SecureGive starts at On request and Breeze at $72/month.
- Does SecureGive or Breeze run on more platforms?
- SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Breeze runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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 Breeze is typically brought in for.
- What can SecureGive do that Breeze cannot?
- SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Breeze covers Contact Management, Attendance Tracking, Groups Management, Google Integration. Both handle Web support, Mobile-responsive support.