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SecureGive vs SimpleChurch CRM

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SecureGive

Religion

Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
$149/month
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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SimpleChurch CRM

Religion

Customer relationship management for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: SecureGive covers Secure Giving, SimpleChurch CRM covers Contact Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SecureGive and SimpleChurch CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where SecureGive and SimpleChurch CRM differ
AttributeSecureGiveSimpleChurch CRM
Starting price$149/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Mobile
Founded20102011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 SecureGive

  • Secure Giving
  • Mobile Access
  • Recurring Gifts
  • PCI Compliance
  • Payment Processing
  • Accounting Software
  • Email Notifications
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in SimpleChurch CRM

  • Contact Management
  • Interaction Tracking
  • Pipeline Management
  • Email Integration
  • Calendar Systems
  • Church Management
  • Communication Tools
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Reporting
  • 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 SimpleChurch CRM
  • Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot SimpleChurch CRM
  • Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot SimpleChurch CRM

SimpleChurch CRM

  • 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

SimpleChurch CRM

Nothing recorded yet. See the SimpleChurch CRM review.

Pricing, plan by plan

SecureGive

$149/month
  • Basic$149/month
    • Online giving or kiosk giving for single campus
    • Up to 2,000 transactions monthly
    • Donations, purchases, and giving analytics
  • Premium$299/month
    • Multiple giving channels: online, mobile, text, kiosk, check scanning
    • Up to 5 campuses
    • Virtual terminal and auto card updater
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited campuses, transactions, and kiosks
    • All giving channels plus campaigns and non-cash giving
    • Custom transition planning

SimpleChurch CRM

On request
  • Basic$59/month
    • Basic CRM
    • Up to 300 contacts
  • Professional$179/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose SecureGive if

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

Choose SimpleChurch CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want interaction tracking.
SimpleChurch CRM review

Questions people ask

Is SecureGive or SimpleChurch CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. SecureGive starts at $149/month and SimpleChurch CRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SecureGive or SimpleChurch CRM?
SecureGive starts at $149/month and SimpleChurch CRM at On request.
Does SecureGive or SimpleChurch CRM run on more platforms?
SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. SimpleChurch CRM runs on Web, Mobile.
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 SimpleChurch CRM is typically brought in for.
What can SecureGive do that SimpleChurch CRM cannot?
SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. SimpleChurch CRM covers Contact Management, Interaction Tracking, Pipeline Management, Email Integration. Both handle Reporting, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SecureGive: How much does SecureGive cost?

SecureGive charges $149/month for Basic (single campus, up to 2,000 transactions), $299/month for Premium (5 campuses with multiple channels), and custom pricing for Enterprise plans with unlimited capacity.

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SecureGive: What are the transaction fees for SecureGive?

SecureGive uses a Ministry-Minded processing rate with an effective rate of 2% or less for most churches. There are no hidden fees or long-term contracts required.

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SecureGive: What add-ons are available for SecureGive?

Add-on services include Non-Cash Giving at $99/month, Campaigns at $49/month, and Church Apps at $200/month or $300/month standalone plus $500 setup fee.

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