Trusted by Churches Nationwide
How does Tithe.ly
compare to SecureGive?
We are different, both in our technology and in our priorities. From modern giving tools, to actionable reporting, to pricing that makes sense, see how Tithe.ly compares to SecureGive.
Misleading Pricing & High Processing Fees
The Problem:
Tithe.ly advertises a “free” plan and sub-1% processing rates, but those numbers are misleading. Actual transaction costs are as high as 3.5%. Even when donors cover the fees in their transaction, there’s still 1% that’s not covered. Tithe.ly’s “free” model costs much more in the long-run.
The SecureGive Difference:
SecureGive is upfront with our pricing models. No contracts. No hidden charges. Our effective rate stays under 2%, for most churches and our optional donor covered fees are straightforward and transparent.
Limited Admin Functionality
The Problem:
Tithe.ly’s backend often feels disjointed and unreliable. Admins report bugs, missing features, and frustrating workarounds—like taking screenshots instead of exporting reports. While the platform appears robust, its patchwork of acquisitions has led to mismatched tools and a dated, inconsistent experience.
The SecureGive Difference:
SecureGive offers a clean, unified system that puts you in control. Admins can manage donors, transactions, and reporting with ease—without the frequent friction or limitations. With tools like DonorIQ, your team gets clear, actionable insights that help you lead with confidence.
Lack of Innovation
The Problem:
While Tithe.ly offers a broad suite of tools, many churches find that innovation takes a backseat to acquisition. Donors can’t give to multiple funds in one transaction, and features like their “kiosk” are little more than web forms on a laptop. Combined with a slow pace of innovation and disjointed upgrades, the experience feels limited and outdated for both donors and church staff.
The SecureGive Difference:
SecureGive offers a full suite of modern giving tools — true tap-to-give kiosks, multi-fund donations across all channels, non-cash giving options like stocks and crypto, and ongoing updates shaped by real church feedback.
Support That Doesn’t Support
The Problem:
When issues arise, many churches report long delays, unresolved tickets, and poor communication from Tithe.ly’s overwhelmed support team.
The SecureGive Difference:
You’ll talk to a real person the same day for a quick resolution. Our U.S.-based team understands church needs and responds when it matters, including evenings and weekends.
“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
Not Built to Scale
The Problem:
Tithe.ly was designed for smaller churches — and it shows. As your ministry grows, you’ll run into limitations managing multi-campus setups, separate bank accounts, and flexible user permissions.
The SecureGive Difference:
SecureGive is built for scalability. Whether you have one campus or ten, you can manage multiple locations, bank accounts, and admin roles—all under one account.
Why Churches Make the Move from Tithe.ly to SecureGive:
Transparent pricing and average 2% effective processing
Robust admin access with intuitive tools and reliable, actionable reporting
Ongoing innovation and new features like Tap Kiosks and non-cash giving
Responsive support team that’s available when churches need it
Scales with you—multi-campus, multi-bank, advanced admin roles
Nurture givers with tools like DonorIQ
Ready to Leave Tithe.ly behind?
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 […] 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
How do Tithe.ly's features compare to SecureGive?
See how Tithe.ly stacks up feature-to-feature against SecureGive’s industry leading giving system.
| Features | SecureGive | Tithe.ly |
|---|---|---|
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Admin Tools
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||
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Weekly Email Summaries
|
Yes
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No
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Issue Refunds and Adjustments
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Custom Branding
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Campaign Management
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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QR Code Generation
|
Yes
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No
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Giving Statements
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Payments and Purchases
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Virtual Terminal
|
Yes
|
No
|
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Open API
|
Yes
|
No
|
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Analytics Dashboard
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Donor Stages
|
Yes
|
No
|
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Custom Receipts & Messaging
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Check Scanning with Auto Deposit
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Manage Cash & Check Donations
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Donor Experience
|
||
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Auto Card Updater
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Apple Pay
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Tap-to-Give
|
Yes
|
No
|
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Text-to-Give with In Messaging Giving
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Native Non-Cash Giving
|
Yes
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Links Out
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Donor Covered Fees
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Multi-Language
|
Yes
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Yes
|
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Multi-Fund Transactions
|
Yes
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No
|
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Fixed Amount Categories
|
Yes
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No
|
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Recurring Gift Migration Tools
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Yes
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No
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Multi-Site
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||
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Unlimited Locations
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Yes
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Yes
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Deposit to Multiple Bank Accounts
|
Yes
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No
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Admin Permissions Based on Locations
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Yes
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No
|
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Church Apps
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||
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Fully Customizeable
|
Yes
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Limited
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In App Giving
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Yes
|
Yes
|
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Stream With Any Plaform
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
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Integrated Bible
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Yes
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Yes
|
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Extensive Feature Library
|
Yes
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No
|
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Push Notifications
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Yes
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Yes
|
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Location Based Alerts
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Yes
|
Yes
|
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Pricing
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||
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Ministry Minded Rates
|
Yes
|
No
|
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Transparent Pricing
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Ready to see how SecureGive can work for your church?
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