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Kindrid vs Tithe.ly

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Kindrid

Religion

Church giving app with recurring giving focus

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: Kindrid specific pricing tiers and amounts not disclosed on 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: Kindrid covers Mobile Giving, Tithe.ly covers Online Giving.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kindrid and Tithe.ly actually diverge.

Attributes where Kindrid and Tithe.ly differ
AttributeKindridTithe.ly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20152013

Identical on both: 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 Kindrid

  • Mobile Giving
  • Recurring Gifts
  • Fund Management
  • Giving Analytics
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Notifications
  • Stewardship Tools

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.

Kindrid

  • Payment processingnot Tithe.ly
  • Merchant servicesnot Tithe.ly
  • Financial transaction managementnot Tithe.ly

Tithe.ly

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kindrid

  • Specific pricing tiers and amounts not disclosed on website
  • Quote-based pricing model; customers must contact sales

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

Kindrid

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Giving app
    • Transaction fees apply (2.15% + $0.30)

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 Kindrid if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want recurring gifts.
Kindrid 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 Kindrid or Tithe.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. Kindrid 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, Kindrid or Tithe.ly?
Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kindrid and Free for Tithe.ly.
Does Kindrid or Tithe.ly run on more platforms?
Kindrid 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. Kindrid starts at On request.
What is Kindrid best used for?
Kindrid is most often used for payment processing, merchant services, financial transaction management. Of those, payment processing and merchant services are not what Tithe.ly is typically brought in for.
What can Kindrid do that Tithe.ly cannot?
Kindrid covers Mobile Giving, Recurring Gifts, Fund Management, Giving Analytics. Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software. Both handle IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kindrid: What are Kindrid's processing fees?

Kindrid does not publish specific processing fee rates on its website. The company emphasizes competitive processing fees; contact them directly for custom pricing.

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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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Kindrid: How can I get Kindrid pricing?

Contact Kindrid through their help center or contact form to request pricing information and arrange a demo.

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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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