Choosing the right church management software (ChMS) can transform how your ministry connects with members, tracks engagement, and manages operations. In this guide, we compare two leading platforms — Tithely and Church Community Builder — to help you make an informed decision for your congregation.
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Whether you’re a small church plant or a multi-site ministry, you’ll discover the key differences in features, pricing, and value that matter most.
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Church Community Builder (CCB) is Pushpay’s popular church management system designed for church administrators, leaders, and volunteer teams. It offers tools for improving guest follow-up, managing volunteers, tracking attendance, and organizing church workflows.
CCB serves as an alternative to tools like Planning Center, though it can be more expensive, particularly as your church grows.
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While CCB offers robust people and process management, it lacks a built-in website builder. To manage your church’s online presence, you’ll need additional tools like My Church App or website platforms.
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CCB’s pricing isn’t listed publicly, but reports suggest it starts at around $145/month, requires contracts, and scales up depending on church size and features. Pushpay handles online giving, often adding significant additional cost.
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Tithely is an all-in-one church management platform offering tools for online giving, event management, volunteer coordination, communications, and more. Originally built to improve church donations, Tithely has evolved into a comprehensive solution for churches of all sizes.
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Tithely offers transparent pricing:
*Online giving is free aside from transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction).
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Tithely provides all its features under one transparent subscription. You won’t face surprise upgrade fees or contracts — a major advantage over CCB, which charges extra for basic tools like forms or check-in.
Where CCB’s costs increase with church size, Tithely’s flat-rate pricing stays steady, supporting growth without financial strain.
Tithely includes unlimited phone, chat, and email support, while CCB offers limited support unless you pay extra.
Tithely’s global server network (US, Europe, Australia) improves both performance and data privacy. It’s also fully GDPR compliant, which is necessary for churches operating internationally.
With CCB + Pushpay, digital giving fees and long-term contracts can climb to thousands of dollars per year. Tithely keeps online giving affordable, with simple per-transaction pricing and no required monthly fees.
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“Overall, I love Tithely! The platform is powerful and user-friendly across desktop and mobile.” — Clint
“We never would have survived the pandemic without Tithely. Customer service is outstanding, and the products are intuitive.” — Kellie
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Both Tithely and Church Community Builder offer strong ChMS solutions, but their approaches differ. CCB is great for churches invested in Pushpay, while Tithely shines as an affordable, all-in-one platform built to scale with your ministry.
Before you choose, carefully evaluate your church’s size, budget, and digital needs. Remember, the best tool is the one that helps you serve and engage your congregation most effectively.
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