Best Tithe.ly Alternatives for Churches (2026)

The short list

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.

4. Subsplash — premium apps and design

Polished templates, a branded mobile app, and strong content management (about 300 to 500-plus a month). Best if a beautiful church app and media experience matter most.

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)

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 may import available fields. Relius offers guided migration help for reviewing and mapping people, donations, tags, and attendance; timing depends on the data and review required.

Is there a free alternative to Tithe.ly?

Yes. Relius has a Free plan, ChurchCRM is open source, and other platforms may offer entry-level plans. Compare current support, AI, module, and usage inclusions before deciding.