The short list
Quick answer
The best Tithe.ly alternatives in 2026 by use case: Relius (best all-in-one with a free tier plus AI), ChurchTrac (cheapest, includes accounting), Pushpay (giving-first, enterprise budget), Subsplash (premium apps and design), Planning Center and Church Center (modular, free if you are already on PC), and ChMeetings (all-in-one, 7,000-plus churches).
Tithe.ly is a solid giving platform, but churches outgrow it when giving and module fees add up, when they want full church management rather than giving-first tools, or when they want AI features and a built-in website. Here are the strongest alternatives and who each is for.
1. Relius — best all-in-one with a free tier
Relius bundles online and text giving, a people directory, kids check-in, groups, events, reporting with year-end tax statements, a built-in church website, and an AI suite — without charging per module. There is a genuine free tier, and a built-in migration wizard imports your Tithe.ly people, donations, tags, and attendance directly. Best if you want one login that does everything.
2. ChurchTrac — cheapest, includes accounting
Per-person pricing (about 9 to 24 dollars a month) makes ChurchTrac the budget pick, and unlike Tithe.ly it includes built-in fund accounting. Best if cost is the number one constraint and you are comfortable with a more utilitarian interface.
3. Pushpay — giving-first, enterprise
Pushpay has some of the highest giving-conversion rates in the industry, but it is priced for larger churches (500 to 1,000-plus a month). Best if digital giving is your top priority and you have the budget.
5. Planning Center and Church Center — modular, free base
Free base with paid modules; the Church Center member app is free if you are already in the Planning Center ecosystem. Best if you want granular control and a strong services workflow — just watch the per-module total.
6. ChMeetings — affordable all-in-one
Trusted by 7,000-plus churches for people, groups, events, donations, accounting, and communications in one place. Best if you want an affordable all-in-one and Relius is not a fit.
How to choose (90-second version)
- List your must-haves. Most churches need giving, a directory, check-in, a calendar, and a website.
- Total the real cost: subscription plus per-module fees plus processing fees (about 2.9% plus 30 cents per gift).
- Check migration. Can you import your Tithe.ly data without re-typing? Relius imports it directly.
- Test the Sunday workflow. Have a volunteer try giving and check-in on a phone before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Tithe.ly alternative?
For most churches, an all-in-one platform with a free tier — Relius — is the best fit. ChurchTrac is best on budget, Pushpay best for giving-first enterprises, and Subsplash best for premium apps and design.
Why do churches switch from Tithe.ly?
Common reasons: giving and module fees add up, it is giving-first rather than full church management, and teams want AI tools or a built-in website included.
Can I move my data off Tithe.ly?
Yes. Tithe.ly exports to CSV, and some platforms import it directly — the Relius migration wizard brings over people, donations, tags, and attendance in a few hours.
Is there a free alternative to Tithe.ly?
Yes. Relius has a free tier, ChurchCRM is free and open source, and Planning Center has a free base plan. Compare what is gated, such as support, AI, and modules, before deciding.
Switch from Tithe.ly to Relius
Free guided migration of people, donations, tags, and attendance — usually in 3 to 4 hours.
See the switch guide