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Generous for Churches vs GiveCentral

Both stand on nonprofit text-to-give software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Generous for Churches

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Generous for Churches brings online, mobile, text, and recurring donations together with church administration features. Its monthly package and additional fees should be weighed against the integration and campus-management options.

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GiveCentral

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

GiveCentral covers donation collection alongside donor management, communications, and reporting tools for nonprofits.

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The facts

Generous for ChurchesGiveCentral
Free planNoNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFull Churches Package: A$1,550 a monthSee the plans
Plans published17
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegetgenerous.churchgivecentral.org
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Generous for Churches: what it does well

  • Supports recurring and direct-debit giving
  • Available on Android, iOS, and web
  • Campus and multiple-account configuration
  • Lists many church-management integrations
  • No long-term contracts advertised

What to know first

  • Paid package costs 1550.00 AUD monthly
  • Price excludes GST
  • Transaction fees apply
  • SMS messages cost 7 cents each

GiveCentral: what it does well

  • Supports one-time and recurring gifts.
  • Donors can give by text or mobile device.
  • Offers API-based integrations with named systems.
  • Support includes unlimited training and online help.

What to know first

  • No free plan.
  • Monthly gateway fees vary by organization type.
  • The first mobile card reader is free; subsequent readers cost $29 each.
  • Base auction capability supports up to 20 items.

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