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SecureGive vs Text In Church

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SecureGive

Religion

Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
$149/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Text In Church

Religion

SMS-based giving and engagement for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Text In Church 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; Text In Church text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • They diverge on capability: SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Text In Church covers Text Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SecureGive and Text In Church actually diverge.

Attributes where SecureGive and Text In Church differ
AttributeSecureGiveText In Church
Starting price$149/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveSMS, Web
Founded20102009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Accounting Software
  • Email Notifications
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Text In Church

  • Text Giving
  • SMS Messaging
  • Keyword-based Giving
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Church Management
  • Analytics
  • SMS support

Both cover

  • Payment Processing
  • 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 Text In Church
  • Managing pledges and capital campaigns for a congregationnot Text In Church
  • Accepting stock and cryptocurrency donations converted to dollarsnot Text In Church

Text In Church

  • Two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-upnot SecureGive
  • Digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitorsnot SecureGive
  • Automated reminder and welcome message workflows for church eventsnot 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

Text In Church

  • Text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
  • Local phone numbers are capped at 1, 2 and 3 across the three plans
  • Monthly billing costs $37, $67 and $97 against $31, $56 and $81 when paid annually, so monthly is roughly 19% more
  • The calling features are a separate Calling Plus add-on at $10 per month per seat
  • Concierge onboarding starts at $249 as a one-off charge purchased at checkout
  • Churches needing more than 2,500 texts a month have no published plan and must contact support

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

Text In Church

Free
  • Basic$31/month
    • 500 texts per month
    • 1 local phone number
    • Unlimited keywords
  • Pro$56/month
    • 1500 texts per month
    • 2 local phone numbers
    • All Basic features
  • Premium$81/month
    • 2500 texts per month
    • 3 local phone numbers
    • All Basic and Pro features

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 Text In Church if

  • You need text giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on SMS, Web.
  • You also want sms messaging.
Text In Church review

Questions people ask

Is SecureGive or Text In Church better?
Neither clearly leads. SecureGive starts at $149/month and Text In Church at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SecureGive or Text In Church?
Text In Church has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $149/month for SecureGive and Free for Text In Church.
Does SecureGive or Text In Church run on more platforms?
SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Text In Church runs on SMS, Web.
Can I use Text In Church for free?
Yes. Text In Church has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SecureGive starts at $149/month.
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 Text In Church is typically brought in for.
What can SecureGive do that Text In Church cannot?
SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. Text In Church covers Text Giving, SMS Messaging, Keyword-based Giving, Real-time Alerts. Both handle Payment Processing, 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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Text In Church: How much do you save with annual billing?

Annual billing saves $75 on Basic ($31/month vs $37/month), $136 on Pro ($56/month vs $67/month), and $197 on Premium ($81/month vs $97/month).

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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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Text In Church: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Text In Church offers a free 30-day trial for all plans with no credit card required. They also provide a 30-day money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.

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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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Text In Church: What is the Calling Plus add-on?

Calling Plus ($10/month per seat) adds automated text replies, digital receptionist features, automated greetings, direct extensions, call forwarding, and smart voicemail capabilities.

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