Software · head to head
Text In Church vs Tithely Church App
Text In Church
Software
SMS-based giving and engagement for churches
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Tithely Church App
Software
All-in-one app for church giving and engagement
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Tithely Church App has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Text In Church text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium; Tithely Church App card donations carry 2.9 percent plus $0.30, rising to 3.5 percent on American Express, so the free giving tier is not free to the church
- They diverge on capability: Text In Church covers Text Giving, Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Text In Church and Tithely Church App actually diverge.
| Attribute | Text In Church | Tithely Church App |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | SMS, Web | IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Text In Church
- Text Giving
- SMS Messaging
- Keyword-based Giving
- Real-time Alerts
- Analytics
- Reporting
- SMS support
- Web support
Only in Tithely Church App
- Mobile Giving
- Announcements
- Event Calendar
- Member Directory
- Email Integration
- Push Notifications
- IOS support
- Android support
Both cover
- Payment Processing
- Church Management
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Text In Church
- Two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-upnot Tithely Church App
- Digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitorsnot Tithely Church App
- Automated reminder and welcome message workflows for church eventsnot Tithely Church App
Tithely Church App
- Online and recurring giving for a congregationnot Text In Church
- A branded church mobile appnot Text In Church
- Church management including volunteer schedulingnot Text In Church
- Pledge campaigns and giving statementsnot Text In Church
- Church website hosting on the bundled plansnot Text In Church
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Text In Church
- Text volume is the binding limit: 500 texts per month on Basic, 1,500 on Pro and 2,500 on Premium
- Local phone numbers are capped at 1, 2 and 3 across the three plans
- Monthly billing costs $37, $67 and $97 against $31, $56 and $81 when paid annually, so monthly is roughly 19% more
- The calling features are a separate Calling Plus add-on at $10 per month per seat
- Concierge onboarding starts at $249 as a one-off charge purchased at checkout
- Churches needing more than 2,500 texts a month have no published plan and must contact support
Tithely Church App
- Card donations carry 2.9 percent plus $0.30, rising to 3.5 percent on American Express, so the free giving tier is not free to the church
- Church management starts at $72 a month and the combined All Access plan is $119
- The custom church app is $89 a month as a standalone product
- Negotiated processing rates and a dedicated success manager require the Enterprise plan, aimed at congregations above 2,000 attendees
Pricing, plan by plan
Text In Church
On request- Standard$49/month
- SMS giving
- Text messaging
- Premium$149/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Analytics
Tithely Church App
Free- FreeFree
- Basic app
- Limited features
- Plus$99/month
- Full app
- Advanced features
- Giving analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Text In Church if
- You need text giving.
- You work on SMS, Web.
- You also want sms messaging.
Choose Tithely Church App if
- You need mobile giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want announcements.
Questions people ask
- Is Text In Church or Tithely Church App better?
- Neither clearly leads. Text In Church 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, Text In Church or Tithely Church App?
- Tithely Church App has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Text In Church and Free for Tithely Church App.
- Does Text In Church or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
- Text In Church runs on SMS, Web. 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. Text In Church starts at On request.
- What is Text In Church best used for?
- Text In Church is most often used for two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-up, digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitors, automated reminder and welcome message workflows for church events. Of those, two-way texting with a congregation and automated guest follow-up and digital connect cards and keyword text-in for visitors are not what Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
- What can Text In Church do that Tithely Church App cannot?
- Text In Church covers Text Giving, SMS Messaging, Keyword-based Giving, Real-time Alerts. Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory. Both handle Payment Processing, Church Management.