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Subsplash vs YouVersion

Subsplash logo

Subsplash

Religion

Church app and website builder for digital presence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouVersion logo

YouVersion

Religion

Bible app with reading plans and devotionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Subsplash card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation; 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: Subsplash covers Custom App Builder, YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Subsplash and YouVersion actually diverge.

Attributes where Subsplash and YouVersion differ
AttributeSubsplashYouVersion
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, Smart TVs
Founded20132008

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 Subsplash

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

Only in YouVersion

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Subsplash

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

YouVersion

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 Subsplash or YouVersion better?
Neither clearly leads. Subsplash starts at Free and YouVersion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Subsplash or YouVersion?
Subsplash starts at Free and YouVersion at Free.
Does Subsplash or YouVersion run on more platforms?
Subsplash runs on Web, IOS, Android. YouVersion runs on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
Can I use Subsplash for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Subsplash best used for?
Subsplash is most often used for church mobile apps, websites and media streaming, online giving and congregation engagement in one platform. Of those, church mobile apps, websites and media streaming and online giving and congregation engagement in one platform are not what YouVersion is typically brought in for.
What can Subsplash do that YouVersion cannot?
Subsplash covers Custom App Builder, Website Builder, Live Streaming, Giving Platforms. YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible, Reading Plans, Audio Bible, Social Media Sharing. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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