Donor Merchant vs Tithely Giving
Donor Merchant
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Tithely Giving
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| Figure | Donor Merchant | Tithely Giving |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Spec score · Nonprofit Online Donation Software | 7.9 (#18) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Integrations | The pricing page lists Zapier webhooks and Mailchimp sync; the features page also names Make webhooks. | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, RockRMS, Salesforce, MinistryPlatform, Shelby, FellowshipOne, Planning Center, Church Community Builder, Elvanto and Engiven. |
| Recurring gifts | The plugin supports monthly, quarterly, and yearly giving through Stripe subscriptions. | Donors can start, pause, or update recurring gifts. |
| Security | Card details are handled by Stripe or PayPal and do not reach the site's server; donation totals are verified server-side and webhooks are signature-checked. | Tithely says payment information is stored by a PCI DSS Level 1 banking partner and transaction services require HTTPS with TLS. |
| Support | The maker directs users to its documentation and contact page for help; paid plans offer priority and hands-on support. | Customer support is available Monday through Friday, with phone support listed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time. |
Plans
Tithely Giving
- Free GivingFree
- Giving + Church Management$72 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Free GivingFree
- Custom Church Website$19 a month
- Website$19 a month
- Church Management$72 a month
- Custom Church App$89 a month
- Mobile Church App$89 a month
- All Access$119 a month
In their own words
Donor Merchant
Donor Merchant has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Tithely Giving
Tithely Giving helps churches accept donations online, through mobile apps, by text, at kiosks, and through administrative giving. Donors can make one-time gifts or start, pause, and update recurring gifts. Payment options include Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH, cards, and regional bank-payment methods. Administrators can view real-time donation reports and generate tax statements. The giving experience is available in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Chinese. The Free Giving plan has no monthly fee and allows unlimited donations, though transaction fees apply. Listed U.S. fees are 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction for credit and debit, 1% plus $0.30 for ACH, and 3.5% plus $0.30 for American Express. Other listed plans include Giving + Church Management at $72 a month and All Access at $119 a month; both have 30-day trials. Tithely lists integrations including QuickBooks Online, Rock RMS, Salesforce, Planning Center Online, and Church Community Builder, and states that it meets PCI DSS Level 1 compliance standards.