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ChurchTrac vs Tithely Church App

ChurchTrac logo

ChurchTrac

Religion

Church management and member tracking software

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
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ChurchTrac priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier; Tithely Church App all Access plan at $119/month may be expensive for small churches
  • They diverge on capability: ChurchTrac covers Member Management, 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 ChurchTrac and Tithely Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where ChurchTrac and Tithely Church App differ
AttributeChurchTracTithely Church App
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveIOS, 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 ChurchTrac

  • Member Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Payroll Systems
  • Payment Processors
  • Data Import/Export
  • Web support
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Tithely Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Member Directory
  • Payment Processing
  • Church Management
  • Email Integration
  • Push Notifications

What people use each for

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

ChurchTrac

  • Church membership, giving and event management in one systemnot Tithely Church App
  • Fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregationnot Tithely Church App

Tithely Church App

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

Where each one falls short

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

ChurchTrac

  • Priced by how many people are tracked, in bands of 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000 and unlimited names, so growth pushes a church up a tier
  • The published figure is a starting price of $29 a month, with per band prices shown only in an on page calculator
  • Enhanced messaging is a $7 a month add on and includes 250 credits
  • Website and app setup starts at $477 and accounting setup at $399, both one off

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

ChurchTrac

Free
  • Starter (75 people)$29/month
    • Tracks up to 75 people
    • All core features included
  • Growth (250 people)$null/month
    • Tracks up to 250 people
    • All core features included
  • Enterprise (Unlimited people)$null/month
    • Unlimited people tracking
    • All core features included

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 ChurchTrac if

  • You need member management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want attendance tracking.
ChurchTrac 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 ChurchTrac or Tithely Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. ChurchTrac 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, ChurchTrac or Tithely Church App?
ChurchTrac starts at Free and Tithely Church App at Free.
Does ChurchTrac or Tithely Church App run on more platforms?
ChurchTrac runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Tithely Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use ChurchTrac for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ChurchTrac best used for?
ChurchTrac is most often used for church membership, giving and event management in one system, fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation. Of those, church membership, giving and event management in one system and fund accounting and contribution tracking for a congregation are not what Tithely Church App is typically brought in for.
What can ChurchTrac do that Tithely Church App cannot?
ChurchTrac covers Member Management, Attendance Tracking, Visitor Tracking, Payroll Systems. Tithely Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Member Directory.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChurchTrac: How much does ChurchTrac cost?

ChurchTrac starts at $29/month for tracking 75 people and includes people management, fund accounting, giving, website and app, check-in, worship, groups, volunteers, messaging, registrations, and automations. Annual billing offers a 10% discount.

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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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ChurchTrac: Is there a free trial for ChurchTrac?

Yes, ChurchTrac offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

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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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ChurchTrac: What costs extra in ChurchTrac?

Enhanced Messaging costs $7/month and includes 250 messaging credits monthly for two-way texting and voice. Website and App Build service starts at $477. Accounting Setup service starts at $399.

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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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ChurchTrac: How are ChurchTrac pricing tiers organized?

Pricing tiers are based on the number of people tracked: 75, 125, 250, 500, 1,000, or Unlimited. An interactive calculator on the pricing page shows exact costs for each 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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