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ShelbyNext Membership vs Tithely Church App

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ShelbyNext Membership

Religion

Cloud-based church membership and management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tithely Church App logo

Tithely Church App

Religion

All-in-one app for church giving and engagement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tithely Church App has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal, Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShelbyNext Membership and Tithely Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where ShelbyNext Membership and Tithely Church App differ
AttributeShelbyNext MembershipTithely Church App
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidIOS, Android
Founded19962013

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 ShelbyNext Membership

  • Member Portal
  • Membership Management
  • Online Giving
  • Communications
  • Email Marketing
  • Calendar Integration
  • Mobile App
  • Web support

Only in Tithely Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Member Directory
  • Church Management
  • Email Integration
  • Push Notifications

Both cover

  • Payment Processing
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

ShelbyNext Membership

  • Member managementnot Tithely Church App
  • Donation trackingnot Tithely Church App
  • Event planningnot Tithely Church App
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Tithely Church App
  • Communicationnot Tithely Church App

Tithely Church App

  • 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.

Tithely Church App

  • All Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • Free giving tier includes transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30 for cards)
  • 30-day trial requires commitment to evaluate all features
  • No enterprise pricing tier listed for large organizations

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

Tithely Church App

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 membership management.
ShelbyNext Membership review

Choose Tithely Church App if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want announcements.
Tithely Church App review

Questions people ask

Is ShelbyNext Membership or Tithely Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. ShelbyNext Membership starts at On request and Tithely Church App at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShelbyNext Membership or Tithely Church App?
Tithely Church App has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ShelbyNext Membership and Free for Tithely Church App.
Does ShelbyNext Membership or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
ShelbyNext Membership runs on Web, IOS, Android. Tithely Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Tithely Church App for free?
Yes. Tithely Church App 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 Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
What can ShelbyNext Membership do that Tithely Church App cannot?
ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal, Membership Management, Online Giving, Communications. Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory. Both handle Payment Processing, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tithely Church App: 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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Tithely Church App: 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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Tithely Church App: 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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Tithely Church App: 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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