Compare church apps
AppBuild.diy compared with 6 providers and the option to vibe code your own app: prices, fees, contracts and whether you get your own branded app.
Best for: churches businesses that want their own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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Providers in this comparison
SubsplashChurch app, website, giving and streaming platform
Tithe.ly (Tithely)Church giving, app and management
PushpayChurch giving, ChMS and app
Church Center (Planning Center)Church management suite with member app
ChurchSuiteChurch management software
- eChurch
Church app builder
- Vibe coding
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Price and features at a glance
| Provider | Type | Starting price (as published) | Your own branded app | Order / booking fees | Contract / trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AppBuild.diy | Branded app builder for local businesses | Free (up to 10 users); $49/month or $299/year; $99/month or $499/year | Yes — App Store, Google Play and web | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; Stripe card fees apply | No contract; free plan |
| Vibe coding | Build from scratch with Lovable, Claude, Base44 or similar tools | Variable: AI subscriptions / credits, plus hosting, database and any paid services as usage grows. Free allowances may apply; not a fixed all-in price. | Bespoke branding and features; store packaging and submission require additional setup | Depends on your chosen payment provider and services; processing fees still apply | Depends on the tools and services you choose; free tiers may have limits |
| Subsplash | Church app, website, giving and streaming platform | Giving "$0/mo"; Subsplash One (includes apps): "Pricing based on church size and usage", not published (demo/quote); Enterprise custom | Yes (custom mobile and TV apps in One and Enterprise; price not published) | Giving: 2.3% + 30¢ cards, 1% ACH; GrowCurve 1.9% + 30¢ cards, 0.5% ACH | Contract length not disclosed on page |
| Tithe.ly (Tithely) | Church giving, app and management | Giving free ($0/mo); All-Access $119/mo ("All five products. One plan."); annual billing saves about 25% on Church Management | Yes (custom church app included in All-Access) | Giving: 2.9% + $0.30 card, 1% + $0.30 ACH, 3.5% + $0.30 AMEX | 30 days free; no contract |
| Pushpay | Church giving, ChMS and app | Not published (demo/quote) | Core: "Includes MyChurch App"; Advanced/Complete: "Includes Custom Church App" | Not disclosed | "We offer 1, 2, and 3 year contracts" |
| Church Center (Planning Center) | Church management suite with member app | Church Center app essentials free; Publishing Plus $15/mo (custom pages and themes); Premium $32/mo (audio/video channels, sermon notes) | Shared (one "Church Center" app on iOS/Android) | Giving: 2.15% + $0.30 cards; 0% + $0.30 ACH (US) | No contracts, cancellation fees or setup fees |
| ChurchSuite | Church management software | Own page returned 403. Third-party: from $15.50/mo (Solo) (third-party: Capterra); GBP Solo from £9.00 for 0-99 contacts (third-party: search snippet of churchsuite.com/pricing) | Shared (members use the ChurchSuite app / My ChurchSuite) | Not stated | Third-party: free trial, billed monthly in advance |
| eChurch | Church app builder | Could not verify: pricing URL redirects to pushpayapps.io, which had an expired SSL certificate | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
How AppBuild differs
- vs Subsplash: Subsplash does not publish app pricing; AppBuild publishes tiers from free with no contract.
- vs Tithe.ly: Tithe.ly's custom app is in the $119/mo All-Access plan; AppBuild Pro is $49/mo or $299/yr with no per-donation platform fee beyond Stripe.
- vs Pushpay: Pushpay offers 1, 2 and 3 year contracts and quote-only pricing; AppBuild has no contracts.
- vs Church Center: Church Center is one shared app congregants download; AppBuild gives the church its own app listing under its own name.
- vs ChurchSuite: ChurchSuite members use the shared ChurchSuite app; AppBuild is branded to the individual church with sermon podcast/RSS background audio and YouTube live streaming.
- vs eChurch: pricing could not be verified; AppBuild publishes all tiers.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- No per-ticket or per-booking fee from AppBuild.
- Works alongside Eventbrite, Hostfully and Hospitable.
Where others may suit you better
- Not a hotel property-management system or channel manager.
- Lighter church admin and giving tools than dedicated church software.
Key features by provider
| Provider | Market | Key features | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsplash | US | Apps, websites, live streaming, giving, messaging, events | subsplash.com |
| Tithe.ly (Tithely) | US + global | Giving, custom church app, websites, church management, messaging, events, check-in | get.tithe.ly |
| Pushpay | US + global | Giving, ChMS, ChurchStaq all-in-one, apps | pushpay.com |
| Church Center (Planning Center) | US + global | People, Giving, Check-Ins, Groups, Calendar, Services, Registrations | planningcenter.com, planningcenter.com |
| ChurchSuite | UK + US + EU + AU | Address book, rotas, events, giving, children, groups | capterra.com, apps.apple.com |
| eChurch | US | Not verified | echurchapps.com, pushpayapps.io |
| Vibe coding | Depends on your chosen tools | Full design freedom. Ordering, bookings, loyalty, permissions and integrations must be built, tested and maintained. Native push, certificates and store submissions need additional technical work or a service such as AppBuild. | lovable.dev, claude.com, base44.com |
Gaps in published data: Subsplash app plan and Pushpay pricing not published; Subsplash contract length not stated on its page (older internal notes said 12 to 24 months; not re-verified, do not use); ChurchSuite figures third-party only; eChurch unreachable. Tithe.ly's standalone app price could not be confirmed in page text, so quote All-Access only.
Build from scratch with AI, or start with AppBuild?
Lovable, Claude, Base44 and similar tools are a genuine alternative in any industry. A bespoke build gives you more control over the design and business logic. AppBuild offers a shorter route to launch for supported business needs, with ready-made capabilities you can add without building each one yourself.
| Consideration | AppBuild.diy | Vibe coding |
|---|---|---|
| Time to market | Start with ready-made pages and features; configure your content and services. Store review still takes time. | A prototype can be quick; production testing, payments, permissions and store preparation add work. |
| Costs | Published plan price, plus applicable payment processing, store-account and third-party service costs. | Variable: AI subscriptions / credits, plus hosting, database and any paid services as usage grows. Free allowances may apply; not a fixed all-in price. |
| Flexibility & ease of use | Add supported capabilities such as loyalty, bookings and ordering through the builder; less freedom than a fully custom product. | Bespoke layouts and logic; each new capability needs implementation, testing and ongoing maintenance. |
| Push & app stores | AppBuild provides push and app infrastructure, subject to setup requirements and store approval. | Native push certificates, signing and store submissions are technical work, not automatically solved by generating a website. |
| Ongoing responsibility | Shared business-app framework and managed infrastructure; you manage your business content and settings. | You are responsible for security, data access, updates and the services behind your app. |
These approaches can work together: build your bespoke experience with AI, then use AppBuild to wrap your app and add supported native capabilities such as push notifications. Wrapping does not automatically add AppBuild’s business features to your custom app.
Tool pricing and allowances vary: Lovable pricing · Claude pricing · Base44 pricing. Check the services your project actually needs.
AppBuild pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
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