SecureGive vs. Other Giving Platforms
See how SecureGive compares to Pushpay, Subsplash, Tithe.ly, Planning Center, and other giving platforms — and why thousands of churches trust us for better support, lower costs, and reliable innovation.
How is SecureGive different?
For 20 years, we’ve walked alongside churches of every size. Our focus hasn’t changed — and that’s why thousands trust us today.
Specialized Software
All-in-one products cover a wide array of tasks, but lack the depth needed for effective ministry. SecureGive is specialized, providing industry-leading giving and donor management tools.
Privately Owned
We serve churches, not investors. Because we’re not indebted to outside funding, our priority is singularly providing the best tools for our customers.
Fair Pricing
With the lowest transaction processing rates in the industry, we keep more money going where it belongs – your ministry.
Trusted by Churches Nationwide
Security
Your Church’s Trust Is Sacred.
Your Data Should Be Too.
SecureGive is certified annually to the highest PCI standards, with rigorous third-party testing and 24/7 system monitoring. Our platform uses world-class encryption and payment card industry technology to ensure your church’s giving remains safe and uninterrupted.
Transaction Processing
Ministry Over Margins.
When it comes to transaction processing, a small difference in rates can make a big difference in the dollars that go to your church. With SecureGive’s Ministry Minded Processing, most churches see an effective rate* of 2% or less — freeing up tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for ministry work.
*Effective rate = total transaction cost / total processed
2%
EFFECTIVE RATE
Contracts
Partnership Should Be Earned, Not Forced.
Some platforms lock you into years-long contracts that benefit the software company instead of your church. We choose to innovate, support, and earn our way into partnerships. The product should speak for itself — no contracts necessary.
Enterprise Solutions
We Grow With You.
From multisite control to real-time scaling, SecureGive is trusted by some of the largest churches in America.
- Unlimited Campuses
- Deposit to Multiple Bank Accounts
- Auto-Scaling AWS Servers for Traffic Spikes
- Seamless ChMS Integrations and Open API
Support
Ministry doesn’t wait — neither should you.
While other platforms delay support behind tickets and bots, SecureGive responds the same day with real help from real people who understand church needs.
OTHER COMPANIES
- Submit a support ticket and wait a week (or more)
- High employee turnover that leads to unqualified support staff
- Wait until Monday to talk to someone, if at all
- Call or email and talk to a person that day
- A team of dedicated, knowledgeable partners that serve your church
- Responsive weekend and after hours emergency support
“We have used our fair share of online giving companies, and you guys definitely exceed the services we got from all the others combined!”
– West Logan Church, West Virginia
Features for Stability
Prevent Disruption for Consistent Giving.
Unexpected disruptions in giving create challenges for ministry. SecureGive is designed to prevent drop off, encourage recurring giving, and improve financial stability for your church.
- Auto Card Updater Prevent missed gifts due to expired cards
- DonorIQ Identify lapsed givers and encourage re-engagement
- Default to Recurring Set recurring as the default transaction type to encourage consistent giving
Modern Giving Tech
Giving That Matches Modern Payments.
The way people give to your church should mirror how they spend money in everyday life. SecureGive offers the most comprehensive and modern ways to give money to churches — all in one system.
- Apple Pay
- Tap-to-Give
- True Text-to-Give
- Non-Cash Giving
Quick, Seamless Transition
Changing Platforms Doesn’t Have to Be Painful.
Whatever giving platform you’re switching from, our team is with you every step of the way. We’ve helped the largest churches fully transition recurring giving to SecureGive in just 45 days. No guesswork. No gaps in giving. Just a smooth, supportive experience from day one.
The transition from Pushpay to SecureGive was more seamless than I anticipated: the team at SecureGive walked me through the entire process ensuring that no giver was left behind.
– Grace Church, North Carolina
We experienced more than a double increase in electronic/online giving and this was as a result of SecureGive providing the uninterrupted service and improved interface.
– Christ Church, New Jersey
How do others compare to SecureGive?
See how other platforms stack up feature-to-feature against SecureGive’s industry-leading giving system.
| Features | SecureGive | Pushpay | Tithe.ly | Subsplash | Planning Center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admin Tools | |||||
| Weekly Email Summaries | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Issue Refunds and Adjustments | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Custom Branding | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Campaign Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| QR Code Generation | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Giving Statements | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Payments and Purchases | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Virtual Terminal | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Analytics Dashboard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Donor Stages | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Custom Receipts & Messaging | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Check Scanning with Auto Deposit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manage Cash & Check Donations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Donor Experience | |||||
| Auto Card Updater | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Apple Pay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tap-to-Give | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Text-to-Give with In-Messaging Giving | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Native Non-Cash Giving | Yes | Links Out | Links Out | Links Out | Links Out |
| Donor Covered Fees | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Language | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Multi-Fund Transactions | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fixed Amount Categories | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Recurring Gift Migration Tools | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Multi-Site | |||||
| Unlimited Locations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit to Multiple Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Admin Permissions Based on Locations | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Church Apps | |||||
| Fully Customizeable | Yes | Limited | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| In App Giving | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stream With Any Plaform | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Integrated Bible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Extensive Feature Library | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Push Notifications | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Location Based Alerts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pricing | |||||
| Ministry Minded Rates | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Transparent Pricing | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Ready to see how SecureGive can work for your church?
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