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SermonAudio vs Subsplash

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SermonAudio

Religion

Free sermon hosting and distribution platform for churches

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Subsplash

Religion

Church app and website builder for digital presence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SermonAudio app requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering; Subsplash card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • They diverge on capability: SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Subsplash covers Custom App Builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SermonAudio and Subsplash actually diverge.

Attributes where SermonAudio and Subsplash differ
AttributeSermonAudioSubsplash
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20052013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 SermonAudio

  • Sermon Hosting
  • Podcast Distribution
  • Audio Transcription
  • Podcast Platforms
  • Website Integration
  • Email Distribution
  • Social Media Sharing
  • Podcast Apps support

Only in Subsplash

  • Custom App Builder
  • Website Builder
  • Live Streaming
  • Giving Platforms
  • Calendar Systems

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

SermonAudio

  • Member managementnot Subsplash
  • Donation trackingnot Subsplash
  • Event planningnot Subsplash
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Subsplash
  • Communicationnot Subsplash

Subsplash

  • Church mobile apps, websites and media streamingnot SermonAudio
  • Online giving and congregation engagement in one platformnot SermonAudio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

SermonAudio

  • App requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering
  • Bookmark search functionality sometimes returns no results due to app bugs
  • Mobile app limited to iOS and Android without web-based access for church administrators

Subsplash

  • Card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • The lower advertised rates of 1.9% and 0.5% require GrowCurve rather than being standard
  • No monthly price is published for the One or Enterprise packages, which are quoted on church size and usage
  • Reaching a quote requires contacting sales by phone

Pricing, plan by plan

SermonAudio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SermonAudio review.

Subsplash

Free
  • GivingFree
    • Mobile and web giving
    • Text giving
    • Donor management
  • One$null/month
    • Websites
    • Media hosting
    • Apps
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • All Subsplash One features
    • Custom API integrations
    • Multi-campus apps

Which should you pick?

Choose SermonAudio if

  • You need sermon hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want podcast distribution.
SermonAudio review

Choose Subsplash if

  • You need custom app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.
Subsplash review

Questions people ask

Is SermonAudio or Subsplash better?
Neither clearly leads. SermonAudio starts at Free and Subsplash at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SermonAudio or Subsplash?
SermonAudio starts at Free and Subsplash at Free.
Does SermonAudio or Subsplash run on more platforms?
SermonAudio runs on iOS, Android, Web. Subsplash runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use SermonAudio for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is SermonAudio best used for?
SermonAudio is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Subsplash is typically brought in for.
What can SermonAudio do that Subsplash cannot?
SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Podcast Distribution, Audio Transcription, Podcast Platforms. Subsplash covers Custom App Builder, Website Builder, Live Streaming, Giving Platforms. Both handle Analytics, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SermonAudio: Is SermonAudio free for listening to sermons?

Yes, the sermon library of nearly 3 million audio and video sermons from conservative Christian churches is free to access. However, churches and ministries that want to broadcast their own sermons must pay a subscription fee.

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Subsplash: Is there a free version of Subsplash?

Yes, Subsplash Giving is free to use. It includes mobile and web giving, text giving, donor management, check scanning, and analytics. Transaction fees are 2.3% plus $0.30 for card donations or 1% for ACH transfers.

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SermonAudio: What is the cost for churches to broadcast sermons on SermonAudio?

SermonAudio offers a flat-fee subscription model at $29.95/month, with smaller ministries potentially eligible for financial aid through a third-party scholarship program.

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Subsplash: What does Subsplash One include?

Subsplash One is an all-in-one platform including websites, media hosting, apps, live streaming, giving, events, groups, messaging, volunteering tools, check-in, service planning, podcasting, and forms. Pricing varies by organization size.

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SermonAudio: What platforms does SermonAudio support for accessing sermons?

SermonAudio supports native apps across a wide range of devices, including iOS, Android, and web browsers, allowing access to sermons anytime, anywhere.

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Subsplash: What is the pricing for Enterprise?

Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting Subsplash sales. It includes all One features plus custom API integrations, multi-campus apps, and Rock RMS integration.

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SermonAudio: Does SermonAudio provide offline access to downloaded sermons?

Yes, the app supports offline download capabilities, allowing you to download sermon audio or video and access them even without an internet connection.

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SermonAudio: What integrations does SermonAudio offer?

SermonAudio integrates with Logos Bible Software, Blue Letter Bible, Biblearc, and Church Plant Media, enabling seamless distribution and organization of sermon content across platforms.

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