SecureGive vs Tithely Giving
SecureGive
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Tithely Giving
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| Figure | SecureGive | Tithely Giving |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 10 |
| Spec score · Church Giving Software | 7.4 (#22) | 8.5 (#7) |
| Company history | SecureGive says Pastor Marty Baker pioneered its first giving kiosk in 2004. | Tithely says its first giving app was developed after an idea in 2012 and that the company began to take off in 2014. |
| Headquarters | Augusta, Georgia, United States | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Integrations | SecureGive names Planning Center, Rock RMS, Church Community Builder, Salesforce, TouchPoint, Ministry Platform, and Fellowship One as supported ChMS integrations, with CSV imports and an open API also available. | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, RockRMS, Salesforce, MinistryPlatform, Shelby, FellowshipOne, Planning Center, Church Community Builder, Elvanto and Engiven. |
| Security | SecureGive states it is a PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider and says donor payment data is encrypted and tokenized rather than stored directly in SecureGive. | Tithely says payment information is stored by a PCI DSS Level 1 banking partner and transaction services require HTTPS with TLS. |
| Support | SecureGive says it offers same-day help from real people, technical support for church teams and donors, and Sunday or after-hours help for urgent needs. | Customer support is available Monday through Friday, with phone support listed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time. |
| Transaction fees | Published rates include online debit at 1.75% + 30¢, credit at 2.5% + 30¢, and ACH/eCheck at $1.50 per transaction; most churches are said to have an effective rate of 2% or less. | The pricing page lists U.S. credit and debit fees of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, ACH fees of 1% plus $0.30, and American Express fees of 3.5% plus $0.30. |
Plans
SecureGive
- Campaigns add-on$49 a month
- Non-Cash Giving add-on$99 a month
- Basic$149 a month
- Church Apps add-on$200 a month
- Premium$299 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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
SecureGive
SecureGive 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.