Looking for a Tithe.ly Alternative?
Tithe.ly stacks paid modules and prompts donors to tip the platform on every gift. With CoreCause there is no donor tipping, and donors can cover the processing fees, so 100% of every gift reaches your church or nonprofit.
CoreCause vs Tithe.ly at a Glance
Side-by-side on the criteria that actually move the needle for churches and nonprofits.
Tithe.ly details above are structural, its church-management suite and giving pricing, based on Tithe.ly's own materials as of July 2026. Pricing changes, so verify current details on Tithe.ly's pricing page before deciding.
Last updated July 2026.
When Tithe.ly is the better choice
Tithe.ly is purpose-built for churches and bundles church management, a member database, groups, events, and a branded church app, alongside giving. If your church wants one system for both congregation management and giving, and is committed to running your people there, Tithe.ly's church-specific suite is a strong fit. CoreCause makes more sense when you want giving that is simple and flat-priced, recurring, text-to-give, kiosk, and in-person tap-to-pay through CoreMobile, without paying for a full church-management system you will not use, or when you already have a church database you plan to keep.
Ready to Switch From Tithe.ly?
Book a 30-minute switch call. We will walk through migration, recurring donor handoff, and your new donation page.
Donors cover the fees. You keep the whole gift.
CoreCause never prompts donors to tip the platform. It only offers them the option to cover the processing fee at checkout.
Processing fees apply to every donation. CoreCause simply gives donors the option to cover them, and it is always their choice, never forced or pre-checked.
Comparing your options? Read How to Choose a Donation Platform for Your Nonprofit.
Frequently asked questions
What Changes the Day You Switch From Tithe.ly
No donor tipping. Ever.
Your donors never get prompted to add a percentage on top of their gift to cover platform costs. Their full donation goes to programs and services. Many giving platforms default-on a tip prompt that quietly redirects donor dollars away from your nonprofit.
Donors can cover the fees.
At checkout, donors can choose to cover the processing fee, so 100% of their gift reaches your programs. It covers the real processing cost, and it is never a tip prompt.
Automatic Card Updater.
When a recurring supporter's card expires or gets replaced, CoreCause refreshes it through the card networks automatically. Most platforms make you chase them to re-enter their card. We do not.
Next-business-day payouts.
Donations clear to your account by the next business day. Many donation platforms take several days to deposit, and some payout services take even longer.
Real human support.
Email within one business hour. Real phone support. Real account managers. Not a chatbot that loops you back to a help article when something breaks during a campaign.
No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Month-to-month with no long-term contract. Explore the platform before you commit, and cancel anytime from your settings.