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SecureGive vs YouVersion

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SecureGive

Religion

Secure giving platform for churches and nonprofits

From
$149/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouVersion logo

YouVersion

Religion

Bible app with reading plans and devotionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only YouVersion 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; YouVersion youVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.
  • They diverge on capability: SecureGive covers Secure Giving, YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SecureGive and YouVersion actually diverge.

Attributes where SecureGive and YouVersion differ
AttributeSecureGiveYouVersion
Starting price$149/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, IOS, Android, Smart TVs
Founded20102008

Identical on both: 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
  • Reporting

Only in YouVersion

  • Multi-translation Bible
  • Reading Plans
  • Audio Bible
  • Social Media Sharing
  • Church Apps
  • Bookmarking Services
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

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

YouVersion

  • 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

YouVersion

  • YouVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.

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

YouVersion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic Bible access
    • Reading plans
    • Devotionals
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Audio Bible
    • Ad-free experience
    • Offline access

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 YouVersion if

  • You need multi-translation bible.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
  • You also want reading plans.
YouVersion review

Questions people ask

Is SecureGive or YouVersion better?
Neither clearly leads. SecureGive starts at $149/month and YouVersion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SecureGive or YouVersion?
YouVersion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $149/month for SecureGive and Free for YouVersion.
Does SecureGive or YouVersion run on more platforms?
SecureGive runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. YouVersion runs on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
Can I use YouVersion for free?
Yes. YouVersion 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 YouVersion is typically brought in for.
What can SecureGive do that YouVersion cannot?
SecureGive covers Secure Giving, Mobile Access, Recurring Gifts, PCI Compliance. YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible, Reading Plans, Audio Bible, Social Media Sharing. Both handle 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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YouVersion: Is the Bible App free?

Yes, the Bible App and all YouVersion products are completely free. Users can read or listen to the Bible, explore Bible Plans, create Prayers, study with Friends, and more at no cost.

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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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