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The Church App vs Tithe.ly

The Church App logo

The Church App

Religion

Branded church app and digital engagement platform

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.
  • Each has a real cost: The Church App specific pricing is not published on the public website; Tithe.ly card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church
  • They diverge on capability: The Church App covers Custom Branding, Tithe.ly covers Online Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which The Church App and Tithe.ly actually diverge.

Attributes where The Church App and Tithe.ly differ
AttributeThe Church AppTithe.ly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20122013

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 The Church App

  • Custom Branding
  • Sermon Streaming
  • Giving Integration
  • Event Management
  • Giving Platforms
  • Sermon Storage
  • Analytics
  • Push Notifications

Only in Tithe.ly

  • Online Giving
  • Membership Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Accounting Software
  • Planning Center
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Web support

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

The Church App

  • Church and faith community management and engagementnot Tithe.ly
  • Giving and donation management (mentioned 10% or more increase in giving)not Tithe.ly
  • Member and volunteer coordinationnot Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly

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

Where each one falls short

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

The Church App

  • Specific pricing is not published on the public website
  • Requires contacting sales team or booking a demo to obtain pricing information

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

The Church App

On request
  • Starter$99/month
    • Basic app
    • Core features
  • Premium$299/month
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced features
    • 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 The Church App if

  • You need custom branding.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want sermon streaming.
The Church App review

Choose Tithe.ly if

  • You need online giving.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want membership management.
Tithe.ly review

Questions people ask

Is The Church App or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. The Church App 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, The Church App or Tithe.ly?
Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for The Church App and Free for Tithe.ly.
Does The Church App or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
The Church App runs on IOS, Android. Tithe.ly runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Tithe.ly for free?
Yes. Tithe.ly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. The Church App starts at On request.
What is The Church App best used for?
The Church App is most often used for church and faith community management and engagement, giving and donation management (mentioned 10% or more increase in giving), member and volunteer coordination. Of those, church and faith community management and engagement and giving and donation management (mentioned 10% or more increase in giving) are not what Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can The Church App do that Tithe.ly cannot?
The Church App covers Custom Branding, Sermon Streaming, Giving Integration, Event Management. Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software. Both handle IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Church App: How much does The Church App cost?

Specific pricing is not published on The Church App website. Contact sales at 469-564-3922, [email protected], or use the contact form to request pricing information.

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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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The Church App: Is there a free trial or demo available?

The Church App offers the ability to book a demo to learn about their platform and pricing. Visit their website and click the 'Book a Demo' link to connect with a sales representative.

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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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