Church & Religious · head to head
Tithe.ly vs Logos Bible Software
Tithe.ly
Church & Religious
Complete giving and church management solution
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Logos Bible Software
Church & Religious
Premier biblical research and study platform for pastors and scholars
- From
- $0.27/day
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Tithe.ly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Tithe.ly card giving carries a 2.9% plus $0.30 fee, so every donation is reduced before it reaches the church; Logos Bible Software pricing stated as 'approximately 27 cents per day' without clarifying billing period or annual commitment terms
- They diverge on capability: Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Logos Bible Software covers Multiple Translations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tithe.ly and Logos Bible Software actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tithe.ly | Logos Bible Software |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $0.27/day |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Multi-platform (specific details not published on homepage) |
| Founded | 2013 | 1992 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).
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 Tithe.ly
- Online Giving
- Membership Management
- Attendance Tracking
- Accounting Software
- Planning Center
- PayPal
- Stripe
Only in Logos Bible Software
- Multiple Translations
- Word Studies
- Cross-references
- Commentaries
- Sermon Planning
- Note Taking
- Cloud Backup
- Mobile Sync
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Tithe.ly
- Online and text giving for churchesnot Logos Bible Software
- Church management, websites and mobile apps for congregationsnot Logos Bible Software
Logos Bible Software
- Seminary students and clergy conducting theological research across original language textsnot Tithe.ly
- Sermon preparers seeking integrated biblical commentary and thematic study toolsnot Tithe.ly
- Christian scholars writing papers with cross-referenced theological resourcesnot Tithe.ly
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Logos Bible Software
- Pricing stated as 'approximately 27 cents per day' without clarifying billing period or annual commitment terms
- Free trial limited to 30 days; permanent access requires subscription with no perpetual license option mentioned
Pricing, plan by plan
Tithe.ly
Free- FreeFree
- Basic giving
- Up to 100 members
- Mobile app
- Pro$99/month
- Full suite
- Unlimited members
- Advanced reports
Logos Bible Software
$0.27/dayNo published plan breakdown. See the Logos Bible Software review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Logos Bible Software if
- You need multiple translations.
- You work on Multi-platform (specific details not published on homepage).
- You also want word studies.
Questions people ask
- Is Tithe.ly or Logos Bible Software better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tithe.ly starts at Free and Logos Bible Software at $0.27/day, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tithe.ly or Logos Bible Software?
- Tithe.ly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tithe.ly and $0.27/day for Logos Bible Software.
- Does Tithe.ly or Logos Bible Software run on more platforms?
- Tithe.ly runs on Web, IOS, Android. Logos Bible Software runs on Multi-platform (specific details not published on homepage).
- Can I use Tithe.ly for free?
- Yes. Tithe.ly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Logos Bible Software starts at $0.27/day.
- What is Tithe.ly best used for?
- Tithe.ly is most often used for online and text giving for churches, church management, websites and mobile apps for congregations. Of those, online and text giving for churches and church management, websites and mobile apps for congregations are not what Logos Bible Software is typically brought in for.
- What can Tithe.ly do that Logos Bible Software cannot?
- Tithe.ly covers Online Giving, Membership Management, Attendance Tracking, Accounting Software. Logos Bible Software covers Multiple Translations, Word Studies, Cross-references, Commentaries. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.