Church & Religious · head to head
SecureGive vs ChurchPlanner
SecureGive
Church & Religious
Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
ChurchPlanner
Church & Religious
Integrated church service and ministry planning platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only ChurchPlanner has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SecureGive the Basic plan at $149 per month caps transactions at 2,000 per month; ChurchPlanner limited to basic church management functions; lacks financial/giving analysis compared to full suites
- They diverge on capability: SecureGive covers Secure Giving, ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SecureGive and ChurchPlanner actually diverge.
| Attribute | SecureGive | ChurchPlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | transaction | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, Android mobile app |
| Founded | 2010 | 2020 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).
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
- Reporting
- Mobile-responsive support
Only in ChurchPlanner
- Service Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Volunteer Scheduling
- Song Selection
- Planning Center
- Music Databases
- Calendar Systems
- IOS support
Both cover
- Email Notifications
- Web 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 ChurchPlanner
- Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot ChurchPlanner
- Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot ChurchPlanner
ChurchPlanner
- 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
ChurchPlanner
- Limited to basic church management functions; lacks financial/giving analysis compared to full suites
- No built-in website or membership portal included in pricing
- Mobile app limited to Android; limited iOS functionality
Pricing, plan by plan
SecureGive
On request- StandardFree
- Giving platform
- Transaction fees apply (2.5% + $0.25)
- Setup fee $99
ChurchPlanner
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 15 contacts
- Unlimited trial period
- No credit card required
- Premium$9.99/month
- Up to 80 contacts
- Service planning and volunteer scheduling
- Attendance tracking
- Pro$19.99/month
- Unlimited contacts
- All Premium features
- SMS and email reminders
Which should you pick?
Choose SecureGive if
- You need secure giving.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want mobile access.
Choose ChurchPlanner if
- You need service planning.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Android mobile app.
- You also want team collaboration.
Questions people ask
- Is SecureGive or ChurchPlanner better?
- Neither clearly leads. SecureGive starts at On request and ChurchPlanner at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SecureGive or ChurchPlanner?
- ChurchPlanner has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for SecureGive and Free for ChurchPlanner.
- Does SecureGive or ChurchPlanner run on more platforms?
- SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. ChurchPlanner runs on Web, Android mobile app.
- Can I use ChurchPlanner for free?
- Yes. ChurchPlanner has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SecureGive starts at On request.
- 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 ChurchPlanner is typically brought in for.
- What can SecureGive do that ChurchPlanner cannot?
- SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. ChurchPlanner covers Service Planning, Team Collaboration, Volunteer Scheduling, Song Selection. Both handle Email Notifications, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ChurchPlanner: How much does ChurchPlanner cost?
ChurchPlanner has a free tier with up to 15 contacts indefinitely (no credit card required), Premium at $9.99 CAD/month (up to 80 contacts), and Pro at $19.99 CAD/month (unlimited contacts with SMS reminders).
SourceChurchPlanner: Does ChurchPlanner include worship planning?
Yes. ChurchPlanner includes worship planning with service order building, ministry team scheduling, and support for chord charts in ChordPro format.
SourceChurchPlanner: Can volunteers get automated reminders?
Yes. ChurchPlanner sends automated SMS and email reminders to volunteers before services, reducing no-shows on the Pro plan.
SourceChurchPlanner: Is attendance tracking included?
Yes. ChurchPlanner includes attendance tracking from any device with trend analysis and follow-up flagging capabilities.
SourceChurchPlanner: Can I export my church data?
Yes. ChurchPlanner emphasizes data ownership and allows users to export their information anytime without restrictions.
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