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Tithe.ly

Church giving and management ecosystem — online donations, ChMS, apps, and websites.

4.0/ 5.0 editorial score

Overview

Tithe.ly is a church technology ecosystem offering online giving, a church management system, church apps, website builder, and live streaming. Best known for its free online giving platform (with standard transaction fees), Tithe.ly helps churches accept digital tithes and offerings without monthly subscription costs. The broader ecosystem reduces vendor sprawl by combining giving, member management, communication, and digital presence in one platform.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Free online giving platform — just pay transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30)
  • All-in-one ecosystem: giving, ChMS, website builder, church app, and live streaming
  • Mobile giving experience encourages digital tithing adoption
  • Church app builder included on higher tiers for member engagement
  • Generous free tier gets churches started without any budget approval needed
Cons
  • ChMS features are less mature than Planning Center or Breeze
  • Transaction fees on giving (2.9% + $0.30) add up significantly for larger churches
  • The all-in-one approach means no single feature is truly best-in-class
  • Interface can feel cluttered with the breadth of features available
  • Customer support has mixed reviews during busy holiday periods

Key Features

Giving
  • Online & mobile giving
  • Text-to-give
  • Recurring donations
  • Giving kiosks
People Management
  • Donor management
  • Member database
  • Custom fields & groups
Website
  • Church website builder
Mobile
  • Custom church app
Media
  • Live streaming
  • Sermon library
Events
  • Event registration
Volunteers
  • Volunteer management
Reporting
  • Giving reports & analytics
  • Tax-deductible receipts

Our Tithe.ly Review

We evaluate every software across five key criteria. Here's how Tithe.ly scores.

Ease of Use

4.0 / 5.0
4.0

Tithe.ly has a modern, mobile-first interface that feels natural to use. The giving experience for donors is exceptionally smooth — tap, enter amount, done. The admin dashboard is clean and well-organized. Where it gets slightly more complex is in the ChMS features, which were added later and can feel less polished than the giving core. Overall, most users find it intuitive.

Ease of Implementation

4.5 / 5.0
4.5

Getting started with Tithe.ly giving is nearly instant — create an account, connect a bank, and share the giving link. The broader ChMS features take more time to configure but are still straightforward. Data import tools handle CSV files well, and Tithe.ly offers migration support for churches switching from other platforms. The modular approach means you can start small.

Support

3.5 / 5.0
3.5

Tithe.ly provides email and chat support during business hours. Response times can vary, especially during peak giving seasons. The help center covers most common questions with articles and videos. Phone support is available for higher-tier plans. Some users report slower responses for complex ChMS issues compared to giving-related questions.

Integrations

3.5 / 5.0
3.5

Tithe.ly integrates with its own ecosystem of products (Tithe.ly Sites, Tithe.ly Apps, Tithe.ly Media) which work well together. Third-party integrations include QuickBooks, Mailchimp, and Planning Center. The API is available but not as mature as some competitors. For churches already in the Tithe.ly ecosystem, integration is seamless.

Value for Price

4.5 / 5.0
4.5

Tithe.ly offers a free tier for basic giving with competitive transaction fees. The all-in-one plans bundle giving, ChMS, website, and app features at prices that significantly undercut buying these separately. For churches looking for a complete digital platform on a budget, Tithe.ly is hard to beat on overall value.

Client Support

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Hours: Business hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm CT)

Tithe.ly offers email and live chat support during business hours, with phone support available on higher-tier plans. Their help center includes articles, video tutorials, and webinars. Response times are generally good for giving-related issues, though ChMS support can be slower during busy periods.

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Pricing

Free tier available

freemium pricing model

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