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Online giving is ordinary infrastructure now. Count the fees in dollars per year. Ask who holds the money and for how long, how chargebacks work, and what ACH costs compared to cards. Keep designated funds clean and year-end statements readable for the flock.

Before you buy

What to demand in writing

  • Published fee schedule for cards, ACH, and international gifts
  • Designated fund tracking that matches your accounting chart
  • Donor statements that meet year-end tax expectations
  • ACH and bank options so families can avoid card fees when they choose
  • Easy export to your treasurer and accountant
  • No pressure campaigns baked into the default donor experience

Reviews

Named options

Each review names the fit and the tradeoff. Confirm pricing and contract terms with the vendor before you sign. Rows carrying the By Church Posting plaque are our own software, reviewed in the same list.

Planning Center Giving

Churches already on Planning Center People

Tight integration with household records, which keeps donor identity clean. Confirm ACH rates and whether you need a separate merchant account before you commit.

Pricing Processing fees plus the Planning Center relationship

Tithely

Smaller churches wanting text-to-give and a simple dashboard

Quick to launch. Watch the total effective rate and check how designations flow into your reports before the first month closes.

Pricing Processing-centric; compare against ACH-first options

Pushpay

Larger churches that want a polished mobile giving experience

Strong product surface. Have an elder read the contract and the effective rate before signing. Do not sign multi-year terms you cannot explain to the congregation.

Pricing Enterprise-style contracts; negotiate and document

Vanco

Churches that want a long-standing nonprofit processor without a full ChMS marriage

Common in mainline and mid-market settings. Pair it carefully with your membership system so donor identity stays clean.

Pricing Processor fees; confirm equipment and gateway costs

Givelify

Churches prioritizing mobile app simplicity

Easy for first-time digital givers. Run the fee math and confirm how recurring gifts and funds map to your books.

Pricing App-driven processing fees

Stewardship is pastoral. The platform should make generosity clear and fees boring. Print the fee schedule for the finance team once a year and keep the paper trail.

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What do you use?

Field notes from pastors and treasurers keep this directory honest. Send a note or return to the full apps index.