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Donarius vs Vanco Giving
Both stand on church giving software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial MacWindows
Donarius combines church records, donation processing, receipts, communications, and accounting transfers in a desktop application. Its one-time pricing and broad import options may appeal to churches, while trial restrictions and paid modules deserve attention.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Vanco Giving combines donation channels, event tools, and reporting for churches. Compare the plan and transaction charges, including GROW's conditions for its monthly fee, before choosing.
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| Donarius | Vanco Giving | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Small church or organization optional module: $12.37, paid once | THRIVE: $54 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | donarius.com | vancopayments.com |
| On church giving software | #12 of 26 | #8 of 26 |
Donarius: what it does well
- Tracks donors, donations, members, and pledges
- Built-in yearly and individual tax receipts
- Supports one-time and recurring online gifts
- Imports from multiple donation providers
- Per-user passwords and permissions
What to know first
- No free plan
- 30-day trial restricts exports and emails
- Installed desktop software requires data-sharing setup
- Optional features cost extra
Vanco Giving: what it does well
- Recurring gifts work across online, streaming, and text channels
- Giving pages can use church colors and logos
- Reports organize records by fund, member, and payment type
- Supports more than 60 church management systems
- Plans are month to month with no cancellation fees
What to know first
- GROW may incur a $10 monthly fee under stated conditions
- Card and ACH transactions carry listed processing fees
- Text-to-give costs $10.00/month on GROW
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