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Head-to-head · Church Giving Software

Tithely Giving vs Church Office Online Giving

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Tithely Giving #2 in Church Giving Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Tithely Giving

Tithely Giving leads on 1 check, Church Office Online Giving on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTithely Giving · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Tithely Giving
  • Free trialonly Tithely Giving
  • Most featuresTithely Giving · 5 of 6

Tithely Giving scores higher on our rubric for church giving software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #9.

Tithely Giving offers free plan; Church Office Online Giving doesn't.

Tithely Giving is the better fit for churches wanting free giving with upgrades. Church Office Online Giving is the better fit for churches using Church Office Online.

  • Tithely Giving fits best

    Churches wanting free giving with upgrades

  • Church Office Online Giving fits best

    Churches using Church Office Online

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Side by side

Feature Tithely Giving 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Church Office Online Giving 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #2 in Church Giving Software #9 in Church Giving Software
Best for Churches wanting free giving with upgrades Churches using Church Office Online
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $72/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Tithely Giving 5/6 · Church Office Online Giving 4/6
Recurring gifts ✓ ✓
One-time gifts ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Campaign pages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tax receipts ✓ ✓
Text-to-give ✓ ✓
Donor portal ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile giving App App
Our review
Pros
  • Free giving tier with online, mobile, kiosk, and recurring gifts
  • Supports text-to-give, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and offline gift entry
  • Integrates with QuickBooks Online and selected church systems
  • Supports online, recurring, text, kiosk, ACH, debit, and credit-card giving
  • Includes donor self-management, campaigns, dashboards, receipts, and statements
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with Church Office Online integration
Cons
  • The free plan charges transaction processing fees
  • Paid bundles start at $72 per month
  • Some broader features require higher-tier bundles or add-ons
  • No free plan
  • Transaction-based pricing requires budgeting for each gift
  • Its strongest fit is churches already using Church Office Online
Our verdict

Tithely Giving is a church-focused donation platform for churches and ministries that need digital and administrative giving options. It supports online donation forms, one-time and recurring gifts, designated funds, text-to-give, mobile…

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Church Office Online Giving helps churches accept and manage contributions through online forms, mobile apps, text messages, and kiosks. It is designed for congregations that need more than a basic donation form, with recurring gifts,…

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  1. Tithely GivingChurch Giving Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Church Office Online GivingChurch Giving Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tithely Giving — where it wins

    • Free giving tier with online, mobile, kiosk, and recurring gifts
    • Supports text-to-give, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and offline gift entry
    • Integrates with QuickBooks Online and selected church systems

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan charges transaction processing fees
    • Paid bundles start at $72 per month
    • Some broader features require higher-tier bundles or add-ons
  • Church Office Online Giving — where it wins

    • Supports online, recurring, text, kiosk, ACH, debit, and credit-card giving
    • Includes donor self-management, campaigns, dashboards, receipts, and statements
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android with Church Office Online integration

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Transaction-based pricing requires budgeting for each gift
    • Its strongest fit is churches already using Church Office Online
  • Tithely Giving9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A free church giving platform with recurring, mobile, kiosk, and reporting tools.

    Visit Tithely GivingFull verdict →
  • Church Office Online Giving8.4/10 · Paid

    A broad giving toolkit with particularly strong Church Office Online integration.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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