Donor Merchant
6.5#19 in nonprofit online donation softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planWeb
VisitDonor Merchant vs Tithely Giving
Tithely Giving
8.2#2 in nonprofit payment processing softwareFrom $19 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Donor Merchant | Tithely Giving |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The pricing page lists Zapier webhooks and Mailchimp sync; the features page also names Make webhooks. | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, RockRMS, Salesforce, MinistryPlatform, Shelby, FellowshipOne, Planning Center, Church Community Builder, Elvanto and Engiven. |
| Recurring gifts | The plugin supports monthly, quarterly, and yearly giving through Stripe subscriptions. | Donors can start, pause, or update recurring gifts. |
| Security | Card details are handled by Stripe or PayPal and do not reach the site's server; donation totals are verified server-side and webhooks are signature-checked. | Tithely says payment information is stored by a PCI DSS Level 1 banking partner and transaction services require HTTPS with TLS. |
| Support | The maker directs users to its documentation and contact page for help; paid plans offer priority and hands-on support. | Customer support is available Monday through Friday, with phone support listed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time. |
Donor Merchant plans
- FreeFree
- .Org$29 a month
- Agency$149 a month
Tithely Giving plans
- Free GivingFree
- Giving + Church Management$72 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Free GivingFree
- Custom Church Website$19 a month
- Website$19 a month
Pick Donor Merchant if…
Donor Merchant suits WordPress site owners who want to accept one-time or recurring donations and manage donor records. It may also suit organizations seeking campaign-specific forms and automated receipts.
Pick Tithely Giving if…
Tithely Giving is designed for churches and ministry teams that need donation options across web, mobile, text, or kiosks. It may suit teams that also need recurring gifts, tax statements, and donation reporting.