When it comes to online and mobile giving for churches, two names often top the list: Tithely and Pushpay. While both platforms offer powerful tools to support generosity and engagement, they take very different approaches in pricing, features, and flexibility.
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Tithely vs. Pushpay, so you can confidently choose the right solution for your church.
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Pushpay is a digital giving platform that helps churches and nonprofits accept donations online. Founded in New Zealand, Pushpay has grown into a global provider, often branded as Pushpay NZ, Pushpay AU, or Pushpay USA.
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Pushpay primarily focuses on payment processing and offers add-on church management tools. It enables donors to set up accounts, manage giving, and optionally cover transaction fees.
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Pushpay integrates with church websites, allowing donors to make one-time gifts or set up recurring donations. Payments can be made via mobile devices, desktop, or text, and donors receive email receipts for all transactions. Churches pay a monthly subscription plus per-transaction fees.
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Many churches outgrow Pushpay because of:
Churches looking for an all-in-one solution that integrates giving, management, and engagement at an affordable price often turn to Tithely.
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Tithely is an online giving and church management platform built by pastors, for pastors. It provides a complete suite of tools for digital giving, church management, communication, and marketing — all at a cost-effective price.
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Tithely works like Pushpay for donation processing — but goes much further. Churches can accept donations through multiple channels and integrate those gifts with events, volunteer schedules, and marketing campaigns. Tithely also offers custom launch support, real-time reporting, and innovative features like Cover the Fees™ and QuickGive™.
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Tithely starts with a free giving plan and offers its full suite of tools for just $119/month, compared to Pushpay’s $149/month minimum, which can climb to over $7,000/month.
Tithely believes in earning your loyalty, not locking you in. No contracts, no commitments — just flexible, scalable tools.
With Tithely, donors can give via mobile app, text, online form, kiosk, or admin entry — all in one platform.
Tithely was founded by pastors and ministry leaders who understand the unique needs of churches and nonprofits.
From Cover the Fees™ to QuickGive™, Tithely leads the industry in features that drive generosity.
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“The Tithely user interface is modern, sleek, and intuitive — it’s made a huge difference in our online giving.” — Clint
“Even our less tech-savvy members have found Tithely easy to use. It’s increased our giving over the past year.” — Steven
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Pushpay is a solid platform, but its high costs, long contracts, and limited flexibility make it a tough fit for many churches. Tithely offers a cost-effective, feature-rich alternative that helps churches of all sizes grow generosity, improve engagement, and operate more efficiently.
Be sure to compare all options and choose the solution that best fits your church’s mission and budget.
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