Key Takeaways:
Tithely and ChurchTrac both excel for churches looking for more of an all in one solution.
ChurchTrac excels if:
Tithely excels if:
Tithely and ChurchTrac offer many similar features. Tithely offers a more giving centric model while ChurchTrac is more focused on providing multiple ministry tools.
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Both ChurchTrac and Tithely have nearly identical features. The biggest difference is that ChurchTrac offers an accounting tool while Tithely does not currently have a solution for expense tracking and budgeting.
| Feature | ChurchTrac | Tithely |
| People Management | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Attendance Tracking | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Calendar & Events | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Check-In | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Worship Planning | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Volunteer Scheduling | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Donation Tracking | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Online Giving | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Church Accounting | ⚠️ (Available add-on) | ❌ (Unavailable) |
| Church Website Hosting | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Church App | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
Since Tithely does not include an church accounting module, churches will need to supplement Tithely with additional tools such as Quickbooks or Aplos.
Compared to Tithely, ChurchTrac tends to be a better value for small to mid-size ministries.
| Church Size | ChurchTrac (with accounting) | Tithely (no accounting) |
| 75 People | $24/month | $119/month |
| 125 People | $33/month | $119/month |
| 250 People | $51/month | $119/month |
| 500 People | $69/month | $119/month |
| 1,000 People | $87/month | $119/month |
| Unlimited | $105/month | Custom Pricing |
When comparing the cost of ChurchTrac to Tithely, the price difference can range from a few hundred dollars to as much as $1,300 of dollars per year depending on the size and needs of a church.
Many small churches opt for Tithely's "all-access" bundle to get the best value and have access to all of the core features. This cost's $119/month or $1,428/year.
ChurchTrac’s entry plan starts at $24/month and already includes a church accounting module, which Tithely doesn't offer.
Mid-sized ministries find Tithely's "all-access" pricing a good value with it's simple pricing of only $119/month.
ChurchTrac gives similar tools (plus accounting) for under $90/month. This equates to a savings of up to $500 per year that can be redirected to outreach or missions.
Tithe.ly offers custom enterprise-level packages for larger churches (typically over 2,000 attendees), with pricing and terms that vary based on each church’s needs.
For large churches, ChurchTrac pricing stays consistent at around $105/month including the accounting add-on.
Churches switching to ChurchTrac from Tithely often cite cost and features for making the switch. Here are a few real reviews:
"ChurchTrac had everything included into one package without the need to run extra software on the side for bookkeeping, worship planning, etc."
—Joshua S, Pastor (Source: Capterra)
"I like the fact that this program brings everything together in one place. I was previously using one program for the bank register, another for the app/website, and still another for church management. Now I only have to open one program!"
—Jana M, Treasurer (Source: Capterra)
According to Software Advice, ChurchTrac ranked #1 for customer satisfaction and usability.

For small and mid-sized churches, ChurchTrac is often the best alternative because it includes people management, attendance, giving, check-in, accounting, and a church website all in one system — starting at a much lower price than modular platforms like Tithe.ly.
Based on published pricing and customer reviews, many churches explore alternatives to reduce overall processing costs and consolidate tools into a single, truly all-in-one platform.
Tithe.ly's giving platform carries no monthly subscription fee, but every donation processed is subject to a transaction fee. For most churches, this transaction fee is 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Tithe.ly's all access plan for their other features does carry a monthly subscription cost.
ChurchTrac's offers an accounting module and starts at a price of $9/month, while Tithely does not offer accounting and costs $119/month for their core features.
Yes. ChurchTrac includes Church Connect, a native app that can be installed on any smartphone and also serves as your church website — giving members access to forms, events, giving, and directories in one place.