vs. Tithe.ly
Tithe.ly is the closest thing to an all-in-one for churches—but the website builder feels dated, and add-ons and giving fees add up.
Tithe.ly gets closer than most church platforms to combining giving and a website in one subscription, and for a church that just needs the basics online, it's a reasonable starting point.
Where it tends to fall short: the website builder feels dated next to modern site tools, several features arrive as paid add-ons rather than being included, and some giving tiers carry a platform fee on top of standard card processing.
Linkfount for Orgs aims for the same "giving plus website" idea, with a modern site builder and zero platform fee on donations, at a flat price.
Side-by-side comparison
| What you need | Tithe.ly | Linkfount for Orgs |
|---|---|---|
| Website builder | Included, basic templates | Included, modern design |
| Online giving | Included, platform fee on some tiers | Included, Stripe fees only |
| Events & forms | Some as paid add-ons | Included |
| Member directory | Limited | Included |
| Typical monthly cost | ~$119/mo + add-ons + giving fees | $100/mo, everything included |
Where the fees and add-ons creep in
The Tithe.ly problem
- Website builder feels dated next to modern tools
- Platform fee on some giving tiers, beyond card processing
- Several features are paid add-ons, not included
- Member directory is an afterthought, not a core feature
The Linkfount solution
- Modern, mobile-friendly site design
- Zero platform fee on giving, ever
- Events, forms, and directory included, not add-ons
- One flat price, no surprises on the invoice
The bottom line
Tithe.ly proved that churches want giving and a website in one subscription—we agree. Where we differ is the fine print: no platform fee on donations, no paid add-ons for features that should already be included, and a website that looks like it was built this year.
Same idea, fewer line items, one flat $100/month.
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