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Head-to-head · Church Giving Software

Tithely Giving vs SecureGive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 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
SecureGive #6 in Church Giving Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SecureGive

Tithely Giving leads on 2 checks, SecureGive on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 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
  • Lowest starting priceTithely Giving · $72/mo
  • Free planonly Tithely Giving
  • Free trialonly Tithely Giving
  • Most featuresSecureGive · 6 of 6

Tithely Giving scores higher on our rubric for church giving software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Tithely Giving offers free plan; SecureGive doesn't. Tithely Giving is cheaper to start at $72/mo against $135/mo.

Tithely Giving is the better fit for churches wanting free giving with upgrades. SecureGive is the better fit for larger churches needing deep giving controls.

  • Tithely Giving fits best

    Churches wanting free giving with upgrades

  • SecureGive fits best

    Larger churches needing deep giving controls

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Side by side

Feature Tithely Giving 9.2/10 Visit ↗ SecureGive 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Church Giving Software #6 in Church Giving Software
Best for Churches wanting free giving with upgrades Larger churches needing deep giving controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $72/mo (best) $135/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, Docs
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS PCI DSS
Integrations 10 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tithely Giving 5/6 · SecureGive 6/6
Recurring gifts ✓ ✓
One-time gifts ✓ ✓
Campaign pages Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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 web, mobile, text, kiosk, check, and recurring giving
  • Includes donor dashboards, statements, campaigns, and giving analytics
  • Offers ChMS integrations plus open API access on Premium
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
  • Basic starts at $149 per month with no free plan
  • Processing fees vary by payment method and are additional
  • Advanced channels and API access require the Premium plan
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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SecureGive is a church-focused donation management platform for accepting and administering gifts across online and in-person channels. It fits churches that need recurring gifts, one-time donations, donor account tools, statements,…

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  1. Tithely GivingChurch Giving Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. SecureGiveChurch Giving Software 8.7Paid

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

  • SecureGive — where it wins

    • Supports web, mobile, text, kiosk, check, and recurring giving
    • Includes donor dashboards, statements, campaigns, and giving analytics
    • Offers ChMS integrations plus open API access on Premium

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic starts at $149 per month with no free plan
    • Processing fees vary by payment method and are additional
    • Advanced channels and API access require the Premium plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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