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Text In Church vs Tithely Church App

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Text In Church

Religion

SMS-based giving and engagement for churches

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Tithely Church App logo

Tithely Church App

Religion

All-in-one app for church giving and engagement

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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 all Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • They diverge on capability: Text In Church covers Text Giving, 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 Text In Church and Tithely Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where Text In Church and Tithely Church App differ
AttributeText In ChurchTithely Church App
PlatformsSMS, WebIOS, Android
Founded20092013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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 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

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

  • 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

Text In Church

Free
  • Basic$31/month
    • 500 texts per month
    • 1 local phone number
    • Unlimited keywords
  • Pro$56/month
    • 1500 texts per month
    • 2 local phone numbers
    • All Basic features
  • Premium$81/month
    • 2500 texts per month
    • 3 local phone numbers
    • All Basic and Pro features

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 Text In Church if

  • You need text giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on SMS, Web.
  • You also want sms messaging.
Text In Church 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 Text In Church or Tithely Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. Text In Church starts at Free 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?
Text In Church starts at Free and Tithely Church App at Free.
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 Text In Church for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Text In Church: How much do you save with annual billing?

Annual billing saves $75 on Basic ($31/month vs $37/month), $136 on Pro ($56/month vs $67/month), and $197 on Premium ($81/month vs $97/month).

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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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Text In Church: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Text In Church offers a free 30-day trial for all plans with no credit card required. They also provide a 30-day money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.

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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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Text In Church: What is the Calling Plus add-on?

Calling Plus ($10/month per seat) adds automated text replies, digital receptionist features, automated greetings, direct extensions, call forwarding, and smart voicemail capabilities.

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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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