The Pushpay alternative
your church can afford.
Pushpay costs $399+/month, is built for mega-churches, and has no AI, no journaling, and no discipleship tools. HolyJot gives you giving, management, and spiritual formation — free to start.
Free for up to 50 members · 5-minute setup · No contracts
Why churches are leaving Pushpay
Enterprise pricing for every church
Pushpay starts at $399/month and is designed for large, well-staffed churches. Most small and mid-size congregations pay for enterprise features they never use. HolyJot starts free and scales affordably.
Giving only — no discipleship
Pushpay is excellent at processing donations but stops there. There are no discipleship tools, no individual journaling for members, no Bible study, and no AI assistant. HolyJot unites administration with spiritual growth.
Zero AI features
Pushpay has no AI capabilities. HolyJot includes FaithAI — an AI-powered chat widget for your church website, AI Bible study assistance, and AI-guided journaling prompts for every member in your congregation.
HolyJot vs. Pushpay
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Pushpay starts at $399/month and requires annual contracts. HolyJot starts free and grows with your church — no contracts, no hidden fees.
Frequently asked questions
Why are churches looking for a Pushpay alternative?
Pushpay is built for mega-churches and enterprise organizations, with pricing that starts at $399/month or more. Smaller and mid-size churches find the cost prohibitive and the platform far more complex than they need. Pushpay also lacks discipleship tools, AI features, and individual faith journaling — it is essentially a giving and engagement platform without deeper spiritual formation tools.
How does HolyJot pricing compare to Pushpay?
Pushpay typically charges $399/month and up, often with annual contracts required. HolyJot offers a free Starter plan for churches up to 50 members, and paid plans start at just $49/month with no contracts and no per-module fees. Everything — giving, member management, events, AI tools, and journaling — is included.
Does HolyJot support online giving like Pushpay?
Yes. HolyJot includes Stripe-powered online giving with one-time and recurring donations, campaign goal tracking, real-time dashboards, and automatic donor receipts — all included in every plan at no extra cost. There are no per-transaction platform fees beyond standard Stripe processing rates.
How hard is it to migrate from Pushpay to HolyJot?
Most churches complete their initial HolyJot setup in under 10 minutes. Member import, giving setup, and your first event can all be live the same day. Our onboarding guides walk you through importing your congregation data and configuring your giving page step by step.
What AI features does HolyJot have that Pushpay doesn't?
HolyJot includes FaithAI — an AI-powered chat widget you can embed on your church website to answer visitor questions, plus AI-assisted Bible study, AI journaling prompts for members, and discipleship tracking tools. Pushpay has no AI features. HolyJot is built for both church administration and individual spiritual growth.
Ready to switch from Pushpay?
Get your church set up on HolyJot in 5 minutes. Free forever for starter churches — no enterprise pricing required.