Bottom line up front: Pushpay is designed for large churches processing $50,000+/month in giving. If you're under that threshold, you're likely overpaying. Best alternatives by need: for giving + branded app at lower cost → Tithely All Access ($119/month). For giving only at $0/month → Givelify. For lower transaction fees → Planning Center Giving (2% + $0.30). For enterprise-scale + media → Subsplash.
📌 Context: Why the Pushpay-CCB Merger Creates Switch Intent
Pushpay acquired Church Community Builder in 2019. The integration has been gradual, pricing moved upmarket post-merger, and some churches found their workflows disrupted. The merger is the primary driver of 2025–2026 Pushpay switch searches — particularly from mid-size churches that feel priced out of what was originally a more accessible platform.
Quick Comparison Table
| Alternative | Best For | Monthly Fee | Transaction Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tithely All Access | Giving + ChMS + branded app bundle | $119/mo | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Givelify | Best donor UX, $0/month | $0 | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Planning Center Giving | Lower fees + PC ChMS integration | $14–$99/mo | 2% + $0.30 |
| Subsplash | Branded app + media + giving | $199+/mo | ~2.9% + $0.30 |
| Kindrid | Text-giving focus | $99–$149/mo | Included |
| Breeze + Tithely Giving | ChMS + giving separated | $72 + $0/mo | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Rock RMS | Free, enterprise-level, needs IT | $0 (self-hosted) | Via gateway |
1. Tithely All Access — Best Value Pushpay Alternative
For mid-size churches (150–500 members) paying $500–$1,500/month for Pushpay, Tithely All Access at $119/month covers the same core use cases: giving, ChMS (Breeze), and a branded church app. That's $380–$1,380/month in savings — $4,500–$16,000/year — while keeping the bundled platform experience that makes Pushpay appealing in the first place.
The honest gap: Tithely's analytics are less sophisticated than Pushpay's. Pushpay has lapse prediction, recurring giving optimization dashboards, and multi-campus analytics that Tithely doesn't match. If those features are actively driving giving strategy decisions, the cost difference may be worth it. If you're paying for Pushpay but mostly using it for basic giving + member management + app, Tithely All Access saves significant money.
Pros
- Dramatically cheaper: $119/mo vs $500–$2,000+/mo
- Branded church app included
- Breeze ChMS for member management
- Website builder included
- Month-to-month (no annual lock-in)
- Reliable giving platform (60,000+ churches)
Cons
- Analytics less sophisticated than Pushpay
- No multi-campus enterprise features
- Same card rate (2.9%) — no fee savings
- App is less customizable than Pushpay's
2. Givelify — Best $0/Month Alternative
If what you're primarily using Pushpay for is giving — and you're not heavily leveraging the ChMS integration or branded app — Givelify is the most cost-effective Pushpay alternative available. $0/month, the best-rated donor UX in the category (4.6/5 stars), and integrations with Planning Center and other ChMS systems for data sync.
Givelify doesn't give you a branded app, a ChMS, or enterprise analytics. But for a church switching from Pushpay that just needs a great mobile giving experience at a fraction of the cost, Givelify often covers everything they actually use.
Pros
- $0/month — eliminate Pushpay's platform fee entirely
- Best donor giving UX in the industry
- Integrates with Planning Center, Salesforce
- 60,000+ churches (proven at scale)
- Strong donor analytics dashboard
Cons
- No branded church app
- No ChMS functionality
- Enterprise analytics not as deep as Pushpay
- Donors give through Givelify app (not branded)
3. Planning Center Giving — Best for Lower Transaction Fees
Planning Center Giving charges a lower card rate (2% + $0.30) than both Pushpay and Givelify. For a church with $30,000/month in card donations, that's roughly $270/month saved on transaction fees alone — not counting the platform fee savings from leaving Pushpay. If you're already using Planning Center for people or services, adding PC Giving creates a fully integrated giving + ChMS environment at a significantly lower cost than Pushpay.
Pros
- Lower card rate: 2% + $0.30
- Native Planning Center People integration
- Excellent contribution statements
- Multi-campus support
- Strong recurring giving management
Cons
- Monthly platform fee required
- No branded church app
- Best value only within PC ecosystem
4. Subsplash — Best Enterprise Alternative with Media
Subsplash is the most direct Pushpay alternative for churches that need a custom branded app + giving integrated. Where Subsplash exceeds Tithely's offering: media streaming, podcast distribution, and push notification tools built into the church app. For churches that produce significant media content, Subsplash's app experience rivals Pushpay at a lower price point.
Pros
- Custom branded church app
- Media streaming and podcast built-in
- Push notifications to congregation
- In-app giving with branded experience
- Lower than Pushpay enterprise pricing
Cons
- $199+/month — still not cheap
- Analytics less deep than Pushpay enterprise
- No ChMS — pairing required
5. Kindrid — Best for Text-to-Give Focus
Kindrid focuses on making in-service giving as frictionless as possible through text-to-give without requiring a donor app download. For churches switching from Pushpay primarily for the text-giving feature, Kindrid is a specialized, lower-cost alternative at $99–$149/month versus Pushpay's enterprise pricing.
Pros
- No app download for donors
- Simple text-to-give UX
- Flat monthly pricing (all-inclusive)
- $99–$149/mo vs Pushpay's $500+
Cons
- Giving-only (no ChMS)
- Analytics less deep than Pushpay
- No branded app
6. Breeze ChMS + Tithely Giving (Separated)
A hybrid approach: use Breeze ChMS ($72/month) for member management and Tithely's free giving tier ($0/month) for digital giving. Together they cover what Pushpay's combined platform does — member management + giving — at $72/month total versus Pushpay's enterprise pricing. Breeze and Tithely are owned by the same parent company, so the integration is native.
Pros
- $72/month total for ChMS + giving
- Native Breeze + Tithely integration
- Simple, easy-to-use ChMS
- Good giving + contribution tools
Cons
- No branded church app
- Analytics less than Pushpay
- No Tithely All Access bundle features
7. Rock RMS — Most Capable Free Alternative
Rock RMS is the most powerful free alternative to Pushpay's combined giving + ChMS platform. It handles everything Pushpay's enterprise stack does — giving, member management, multi-campus, process automation, check-in — at zero software cost. The caveat is significant: Rock requires dedicated IT staff. But for a church paying $1,000+/month for Pushpay enterprise, the investment in a technical hire can pay for itself quickly.
Pros
- Zero software cost
- Enterprise features that rival Pushpay
- Fully customizable workflows
- Multi-campus support
- Active community and plugin ecosystem
Cons
- Requires technical staff (developer)
- No official support
- Weeks of setup time
- Not a turnkey solution
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