Looking for a Tithe.ly Alternative?

Tired of stacked Tithe.ly modules and donors prompted to tip the platform on every gift? CoreCause is the switch - a flat monthly subscription, interchange-plus processing, and no donor tipping.

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CoreCause vs Tithe.ly at a Glance

Side-by-side on the criteria that actually move the needle for churches and nonprofits.

What matters CoreCause Tithe.ly
Donor tipping prompt at checkoutNone. Ever.Optional tip prompt available on giving forms
Pricing modelFlat $19.99/mo Starter + interchange + 0.50% + $0.15. Free plan to explore.Per-feature monthly subscriptions for Giving, ChMS, Sites, Messaging. See Tithe.ly pricing page for current rates.
Payment processingInterchange-plus (transparent)Bundled per-transaction rate
Deposit speedNext business day on averageVaries by payout type
Designated funds & restricted givingUnlimited funds, donor-selectableSupported
Recurring giving + Automatic Card UpdaterBoth included in StarterRecurring included; card updater varies by plan
Platform Fee Offset (donor covers fee)Yes - opt-in by donor, never defaultDifferent model (tip-based, default-on)
Contract lengthMonth-to-month, cancel anytimeMonth-to-month plans available

Tithe.ly details based on publicly available product pages and policy descriptions at time of writing. Confirm current Tithe.ly pricing and features on tithe.ly before deciding.

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Book a 20-minute switch call. We will walk through migration, recurring donor handoff, and your new donation page.

Simple Pricing

Transparent. Affordable. No gotchas.

We never ask your donors to tip the platform. The fee you see is the only fee you pay.

FREE
$0/forever
No credit card required
Explore the platform and build your first campaign - at no cost. Upgrade when you're ready to accept donations.
Build & preview 1 campaign
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Full platform access
Cannot accept donations
STARTER PLAN
$19.99/month
$0 setup fee
For organizations ready to start collecting donations. Build campaigns, manage donors, and grow your mission.
Unlimited campaigns
Donor management & CRM
Real-time reporting
Phone & email support
Interchange + 0.50% + $0.15 per transaction
MOST POPULAR
ADVANCED PLAN
$49.99/month
$25 setup fee
For growing organizations that need Texting Campaigns, fundraising outreach, and advanced tools.
Everything in Starter Plan
Texting ($0.04/text)
Texting Campaigns
Advanced analytics
Interchange + 0.50% + $0.15 per transaction
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Usually three things: the donor tip prompt, per-module pricing where each feature has its own fee, and slower payouts than direct interchange-plus processing.
CoreCause is flat monthly pricing from $19.99 plus interchange + 0.50% + $0.15, with no donor tipping and no per-module add-ons. Compare against your total tithe.ly cost including any modules.
No. Donors are never asked to tip the platform. Orgs can optionally enable Platform Fee Offset so the donor covers the processing fee, but it is opt-in and never framed as a tip.
Yes. We help migrate recurring donors during onboarding, based on what Tithe.ly lets you export. We time the cutover so no donor is charged by both platforms.
Yes. CoreCause supports unlimited designated funds out of the box. Donors can give to one fund or split across several in a single transaction.
Most churches and nonprofits move in two to five business days. Underwriting is typically 24 hours, then you set up your donation page and send recurring donors the new link.

What Changes the Day You Switch From Tithe.ly

Six concrete differences your finance team, your donors, and your board will notice in the first 30 days.

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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.

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Transparent interchange-plus pricing.

You see what you actually pay: the interchange the card networks set, plus 0.50% + $0.15. No stacked platform fees. No hidden percentages. The math is the math.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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No contracts. Cancel anytime.

Month-to-month. No setup fees on the Starter plan. The Free plan is genuinely free and never expires. Explore the platform with zero financial commitment.

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