โš–๏ธ SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON ยท 2026

Subsplash vs Tithe.ly

We compared these two church tech tools on features, pricing, ease of use, and fit for different church sizes โ€” so you can stop guessing and choose with confidence.

๐Ÿ“… Updated March 2026 โฑ 6 min read ๐Ÿ“‚ Communication & Engagement

Quick Verdict

Best Overall
๐Ÿ‘‘Tithe.ly
โญ 4.5/5 (1,234 reviews)
Best for: Small to mid-size churches, Churches new to digital giving
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Runner Up
Subsplash
โญ 4.4/5 (678 reviews)
Best for: Mid-to-large churches wanting a premium app, Sermon-heavy ministries

Subsplash โ€” Custom church app platform with giving, streaming, messaging, and media in one place. Tithe.ly โ€” All-in-one church giving platform with a website builder, app creator, and giving tools.

Feature Comparison

Feature Subsplash Tithe.ly
Custom church mobile app (iOS + Android) โœ“ โœ“
Sermon streaming & podcasting โœ“ โœ•
Push notifications โœ“ โœ•
Online giving โœ“ โœ“
Small groups โœ“ โœ•
Events โœ“ โœ•
Live streaming โœ“ โœ•
Giving kiosk โœ“ โœ“
Online & mobile giving โœ“ โœ“
Text-to-give โœ• โœ“
Free Tier โœ• โœ“
Overall Rating โญ 4.4/5 โญ 4.5/5

Pricing Comparison

Subsplash

From $199/mo
Essentials โ€” $199/mo
App + giving + media
Complete โ€” $399/mo
Full platform

Tithe.ly

2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (no monthly fee)
Giving โ€” 2.9% + $0.30/transaction
No monthly fee
Sites โ€” $79/mo
Website builder + giving
App โ€” $99/mo
Custom mobile app + giving

๐Ÿ’ก Free tier: No monthly fee โ€” 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 ifโ€ฆ

  • 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 ifโ€ฆ

  • 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.