The Tithely alternative
that goes beyond giving.
Tithely is a giving platform, not a church management suite. HolyJot gives you giving, member management, events, AI discipleship tools, and individual faith journaling — all in one place, free to start.
Free for up to 50 members · 5-minute setup · No contracts
Why churches are leaving Tithely
Giving-first, not church-first
Tithely started as a giving app and still leads with that identity. Member management, events, and groups are secondary features. If you want a true all-in-one church platform, you will need to look elsewhere.
No discipleship or journaling
Tithely has no tools for individual spiritual formation. There is no faith journaling for members, no Bible reading plans, and no AI discipleship assistant. HolyJot connects giving with the full spiritual life of your congregation.
Per-transaction fees add up
Tithely charges per-transaction platform fees on top of Stripe processing costs. For a growing church, these fees compound quickly. HolyJot has no per-transaction platform fees — just standard Stripe rates.
HolyJot vs. Tithely
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Tithely's platform fees stack on top of Stripe rates. HolyJot has a free Starter plan and transparent flat-rate paid plans — everything included, no per-transaction fees.
Frequently asked questions
What are the limitations of Tithely that churches run into?
Tithely is primarily a giving and fundraising platform. It does not offer robust member management, discipleship tracking, sermon libraries, AI features, or individual faith journaling. Churches that want a single platform for both administration and spiritual formation often find Tithely falls short of being a complete church management solution.
How hard is it to switch from Tithely to HolyJot?
Switching to HolyJot is straightforward. Most churches complete their initial setup — including member import, giving configuration, and their first event — in under 10 minutes. HolyJot's onboarding guides walk you through each step, and our support team is available to help with data migration.
Does HolyJot support online giving like Tithely?
Yes. HolyJot includes Stripe-powered giving with one-time and recurring donations, campaign goal tracking, real-time dashboards, and automatic donor receipts — all included in every plan. Unlike Tithely, there are no additional per-transaction platform fees beyond standard Stripe processing rates.
How does HolyJot compare to Tithely as a full church management suite?
Tithely focuses on giving and has added some church management features over time, but it remains primarily a payment platform. HolyJot was built as a complete church suite from the ground up: member management, events, giving, attendance, sermon library, small groups, AI discipleship tools, individual faith journaling, and a FaithAI chat widget for your church website — all in one platform.
What does HolyJot cost compared to Tithely?
HolyJot's Starter plan is free forever for churches up to 50 members. Paid plans start at $49/month with everything included — no per-module fees. Tithely charges per-transaction fees on top of its monthly plan costs. For most churches, HolyJot is significantly more cost-effective and includes far more features.
Ready to switch from Tithely?
Get your church set up on HolyJot in 5 minutes. Free forever for starter churches — and far more than just a giving app.