Txt2Give vs Givelify
Givelify has over 1.3 million users and is widely used by churches and nonprofits. It's a polished mobile giving experience — but it requires donors to download an app.
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- Quick Verdict
Givelify is a strong mobile-first giving app that works well for churches with tech-comfortable donors. Txt2Give is the better choice for churches that want maximum participation — especially from older or less tech-savvy members — because texting is the most universally accessible giving channel.
Why Choose Txt2give
This page gives you a transparent, side-by-side analysis to help you decide which platform aligns with your church’s size, budget, and giving priorities.
Feature
Txt2Give
Givelify
Monthly Fee
✓ No monthly fee
No monthly fee
Text-to-Give
✓ Core product
⚠️ Limited
Setup Time
✓ Under 5 minutes
Quick (app-based)
Transaction Fee
✓ Competitive rate
2.9% + $0.30
Church Size Support
✓ Any size
All sizes (app-dependent)
Annual Contract
✓ Not required
❌ No
ChMS Integration
✓ Yes
✅ Yes
Dedicated Support
✓ Yes
✅ Yes
Which Platform Is Right for Your Church?
- Choose Txt2Give if...
- You want text-to-give as the core donor experience
- You don’t want to pay monthly platform fees
- You need setup in under 5 minutes
- Your church is small, growing, or multi-site
- You want giving-first, not giving-as-a-feature
- You want transparent, predictable pricing
Pricing Comparison Check
Let’s look at actual numbers to see what each platform costs:
Example: A church collecting $10,000/month in donations
With Givelify: Approximately $290/month in transaction fees + $0/month subscription = ~$290/month
With Txt2Give: Only transaction fees with no monthly platform fee — keeping significantly more money in ministry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Both have no monthly fee. The key difference is participation rate — text giving typically converts 10-20% more donors, especially older members.
Givelify's primary experience is its mobile app. Text-to-give is limited compared to Txt2Give where it's the core product.
Txt2Give is better for in-service giving because it requires zero app downloads. A pastor can say 'text GIVE to 12345' and any phone participates immediately.
Yes. Txt2Give is designed to scale from small congregations to multi-site large churches. It handles high donation volumes and supports multiple giving funds.
Most churches complete the switch in under a day. Txt2Give's onboarding team assists with data migration.