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ShelbyNext Membership vs Tithe.ly

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ShelbyNext Membership

Religion

Cloud-based church membership and management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithe.ly logo

Tithe.ly

Religion

Complete giving and church management solution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tithe.ly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal, Tithe.ly covers Attendance Tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShelbyNext Membership and Tithe.ly actually diverge.

Attributes where ShelbyNext Membership and Tithe.ly differ
AttributeShelbyNext MembershipTithe.ly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded19962013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 ShelbyNext Membership

  • Member Portal
  • Communications
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Marketing
  • Calendar Integration
  • Mobile App

Only in Tithe.ly

  • Attendance Tracking
  • Accounting Software
  • Planning Center
  • PayPal
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Membership Management
  • Online Giving
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

ShelbyNext Membership

  • Member managementnot Tithe.ly
  • Donation trackingnot Tithe.ly
  • Event planningnot Tithe.ly
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Tithe.ly
  • Communicationnot Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly

  • Church online giving and donation managementnot ShelbyNext Membership
  • Religious organization membership trackingnot ShelbyNext Membership
  • Volunteer management for congregationsnot ShelbyNext Membership
  • Service planning and worship coordinationnot ShelbyNext Membership
  • Church website hosting and custom appsnot 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.

Tithe.ly

  • Card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
  • American Express is charged at 3.5% plus $0.30
  • ACH at 1% plus $0.30 makes small bank transfers proportionally expensive
  • Church management is $72 a month and the mobile app $89, sold separately from the free giving product
  • Bundling everything is $119 a month, so a church wanting app, website and management pays regardless of donation volume

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

Tithe.ly

Free
  • Giving ToolsFree
    • Online giving
    • Mobile giving
    • Text-to-give
  • Church Management$72/month
    • Digital giving solution
    • Membership management
    • Event management
  • All Access$119/month
    • Giving platform
    • Church management
    • Custom apps

Which should you pick?

Choose ShelbyNext Membership if

  • You need member portal.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want communications.
ShelbyNext Membership review

Choose Tithe.ly if

  • You need attendance tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want accounting software.
Tithe.ly review

Questions people ask

Is ShelbyNext Membership or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. ShelbyNext Membership starts at On request and Tithe.ly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShelbyNext Membership or Tithe.ly?
Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ShelbyNext Membership and Free for Tithe.ly.
Does ShelbyNext Membership or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Tithe.ly for free?
Yes. Tithe.ly 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 Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can ShelbyNext Membership do that Tithe.ly cannot?
ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal, Communications, Payment Processing, Email Marketing. Tithe.ly covers Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software, Planning Center, PayPal. Both handle Membership Management, Online Giving, Web support, IOS support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tithe.ly: Does Tithely offer a free giving option?

Yes, Tithely's Giving Tools tier is completely free with no monthly or setup fees. Donations via credit/debit card are charged 2.9% + $0.30, ACH transfers are 1% + $0.30, and American Express is 3.5% + $0.30.

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Tithe.ly: What is included in Tithely's All Access plan?

The All Access plan at $119/month includes all products: giving, church management, custom apps, websites, service planning, volunteer management, background checks, kids check-in, and email/text messaging. The price is a flat rate regardless of church growth.

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Tithe.ly: Do Tithely's paid plans include a trial period?

Yes, all paid plans include a 30-day free trial. No credit card is required to start with the free giving tier.

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Tithe.ly: What are Tithely's individual product prices?

Individual products available separately: Website at $19/month, Mobile Church App at $89/month, and Service Planning/Worship Tools at $29/month. The All Access plan at $119/month bundles all products for significant savings.

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