Software · head to head
Tithely Church App vs Accordance Bible Software
Tithely Church App
Software
All-in-one app for church giving and engagement
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Accordance Bible Software
Software
Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Tithely Church App has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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; Accordance Bible Software the Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
- They diverge on capability: Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tithely Church App and Accordance Bible Software actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tithely Church App | Accordance Bible Software |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | IOS, Android | Windows, Mac, IPad |
| Founded | 2013 | 1989 |
Identical on both: 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 Tithely Church App
- Mobile Giving
- Announcements
- Event Calendar
- Member Directory
- Payment Processing
- Church Management
- Email Integration
- Push Notifications
Only in Accordance Bible Software
- Original Language Tools
- Multiple Translations
- Advanced Search
- Grammar Analysis
- Academic Resources
- Lexicons
- Historical Context
- Exegetical Tools
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Tithely Church App
- Online and recurring giving for a congregationnot Accordance Bible Software
- A branded church mobile appnot Accordance Bible Software
- Church management including volunteer schedulingnot Accordance Bible Software
- Pledge campaigns and giving statementsnot Accordance Bible Software
- Church website hosting on the bundled plansnot Accordance Bible Software
Accordance Bible Software
- Member managementnot Tithely Church App
- Donation trackingnot Tithely Church App
- Event planningnot Tithely Church App
- Volunteer schedulingnot Tithely Church App
- Communicationnot Tithely Church App
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Accordance Bible Software
- The Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
Pricing, plan by plan
Tithely Church App
Free- FreeFree
- Basic app
- Limited features
- Plus$99/month
- Full app
- Advanced features
- Giving analytics
Accordance Bible Software
On request- Standard$199/month
- Basic package
- Core resources
- Free updates 1 year
- Premier$399/month
- Full package
- Extensive libraries
- Lifetime updates
Which should you pick?
Choose Tithely Church App if
- You need mobile giving.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want announcements.
Choose Accordance Bible Software if
- You need original language tools.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IPad.
- You also want multiple translations.
Questions people ask
- Is Tithely Church App or Accordance Bible Software better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tithely Church App starts at Free and Accordance Bible Software at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tithely Church App or Accordance Bible Software?
- Tithely Church App has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tithely Church App and On request for Accordance Bible Software.
- Does Tithely Church App or Accordance Bible Software run on more platforms?
- Tithely Church App runs on IOS, Android. Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad.
- Can I use Tithely Church App for free?
- Yes. Tithely Church App has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Accordance Bible Software starts at On request.
- What is Tithely Church App best used for?
- Tithely Church App is most often used for online and recurring giving for a congregation, a branded church mobile app, church management including volunteer scheduling, pledge campaigns and giving statements. Of those, online and recurring giving for a congregation and a branded church mobile app are not what Accordance Bible Software is typically brought in for.
- What can Tithely Church App do that Accordance Bible Software cannot?
- Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory. Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis.