Quick Verdict
Subsplash — Custom church app platform with giving, streaming, messaging, and media in one place. Tithe.ly — All-in-one church giving platform with a website builder, app creator, and giving tools.
Feature Comparison
Pricing Comparison
Subsplash
From $199/mo
Essentials — $199/mo
App + giving + media
Complete — $399/mo
Full platform
Tithe.ly
2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (no monthly fee)
Giving — 2.9% + $0.30/transaction
No monthly fee
Sites — $79/mo
Website builder + giving
App — $99/mo
Custom mobile app + giving
💡 Free tier: No monthly fee — pay only per transaction.
Pros & Cons
Subsplash
Pros
- Excellent church app quality
- Strong media/podcast tools
- All-in-one convenience
- Good giving integration
Cons
- Expensive for small churches
- Long contracts
- App updates can lag
Tithe.ly
Pros
- No monthly fee for giving
- Easy to set up
- Great mobile giving UX
- Text-to-give is excellent
- Growing feature set
Cons
- Transaction fees add up
- Website builder is basic
- Support can be slow
Who Should Choose Each?
Choose Subsplash if…
- Mid-to-large churches wanting a premium app
- Sermon-heavy ministries
- Churches with active media output
- Your church is medium or large or mega size
Choose Tithe.ly if…
- Small to mid-size churches
- Churches new to digital giving
- Mobile-first congregations
- Your church is small or medium or large size
The Bottom Line
Tithe.ly edges out as our top pick with a 4.5/5 rating and 1,234 verified reviews. It's especially strong for Small to mid-size churches and Churches new to digital giving.
That said, Subsplash is the better fit if Mid-to-large churches wanting a premium app. At From $199/mo, it delivers solid value for the right church.