Software · head to head
ShelbyNext Membership vs eGiving
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ShelbyNext Membership
Software
Cloud-based church membership and management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only eGiving has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal, eGiving covers Mobile Giving.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ShelbyNext Membership and eGiving actually diverge.
| Attribute | ShelbyNext Membership | eGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | transaction |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1996 | 2009 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 ShelbyNext Membership
- Member Portal
- Membership Management
- Communications
- Email Marketing
- Calendar Integration
- Mobile App
- IOS support
- Android support
Only in eGiving
- Mobile Giving
- Recurring Donations
- Fund Management
- Church Systems
- Email Integration
- Accounting Software
- Mobile support
Both cover
- Online Giving
- Payment Processing
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ShelbyNext Membership
- Member managementnot eGiving
- Donation trackingnot eGiving
- Event planningnot eGiving
- Volunteer schedulingnot eGiving
- Communicationnot eGiving
eGiving
- Online and mobile donations for a churchnot ShelbyNext Membership
- Recurring giving and pledge trackingnot ShelbyNext Membership
- Text and kiosk giving alongside the webnot ShelbyNext Membership
- Donation records feeding church management reportingnot ShelbyNext Membership
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ShelbyNext Membership
Nothing recorded yet. See the ShelbyNext Membership review.
eGiving
- Being rebranded to Amplify by Ministry Brands, so the eGiving name is on its way out and egiving.com redirects to ministrybrands.com
- Sold as part of a wider church management suite rather than as standalone giving software
- Pricing is not published and requires a demo
Pricing, plan by plan
ShelbyNext Membership
On request- Core$99/month
- Basic features
- Up to 300 members
- Plus$299/month
- Full suite
- Unlimited members
- Advanced analytics
eGiving
Free- Free AccountFree
- Basic giving
- Transaction fees (2.19% + $0.49)
- Premium$29/month
- Enhanced features
- Reduced fees
- Advanced reporting
Which should you pick?
Choose ShelbyNext Membership if
- You need member portal.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want membership management.
Choose eGiving if
- You need mobile giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want recurring donations.
Questions people ask
- Is ShelbyNext Membership or eGiving better?
- Neither clearly leads. ShelbyNext Membership starts at On request and eGiving at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ShelbyNext Membership or eGiving?
- eGiving has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ShelbyNext Membership and Free for eGiving.
- Does ShelbyNext Membership or eGiving run on more platforms?
- ShelbyNext Membership runs on Web, IOS, Android. eGiving runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use eGiving for free?
- Yes. eGiving has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShelbyNext Membership starts at On request.
- What is ShelbyNext Membership best used for?
- ShelbyNext Membership is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what eGiving is typically brought in for.
- What can ShelbyNext Membership do that eGiving cannot?
- ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal, Membership Management, Communications, Email Marketing. eGiving covers Mobile Giving, Recurring Donations, Fund Management, Church Systems. Both handle Online Giving, Payment Processing, Web support.