Tithely
Tithely is a 2026-edition, cloud-native ecosystem designed to unify church giving, administration, and member engagement into a single digital storefront. Following its strategic merger with Breeze ChMS, Tithely has evolved from a simple giving tool into a comprehensive “All-Access” platform. It is engineered to eliminate “software fragmentation” by housing the church’s website, mobile app, donor management, and background checks under one login. For 2026, it emphasizes Automated Stewardship, using data-driven insights to help leadership identify engagement patterns—such as identifying families who haven’t attended recently or volunteers at risk of burnout—making it a premier choice for mid-sized congregations seeking enterprise-level features with small-town simplicity. Its not for users outside of the U.S, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan.
Key Features (2026 Edition)
- The “All-Access” Bundle: A unified subscription that includes a custom church app, website builder, giving platform, and the full Breeze-powered ChMS for one flat monthly rate.
- Intelligent Giving Workflows: Beyond basic tithing, it features “Pledge Tracking” and “Text-to-Give” that automatically syncs with member profiles, ensuring tax statements are generated with zero manual data entry.
- Automated Member Care: Triggers “Smart Workflows” based on behavior, such as sending an automated “We missed you” text if a member hasn’t checked in for three weeks, or a birthday greeting on their special day.
- Integrated MinistrySafe Checks: Natively embeds background checks and abuse prevention training into the volunteer onboarding process, ensuring legal and safety compliance is handled within the admin dashboard.
- Worship & Service Planning: Includes a dedicated “Worship App” with SongSelect® integration, allowing teams to coordinate setlists, rehearsals, and chord charts directly linked to the Sunday service flow.
Pros & Cons
| The Pros (Why Download?) | The Cons (What to Know) |
|---|---|
| Flat-Rate Pricing: Unlike many rivals, Tithely (via Breeze) offers a flat monthly fee for unlimited people and users, making it highly scalable as the church grows. | Processing Fees: While the software has no “per-person” cost, standard transaction fees (approx. 2.9% + $0.30) apply to all digital donations. |
| Industry-Leading Support: Known for its “Live Human” technical support and free data migration services, which is vital for Astra Service Desk clients moving from spreadsheets. | Ecosystem Lock-in: While it integrates with Mailchimp and QuickBooks, the system is most powerful when using only Tithely-native tools, which can feel restrictive. |
| Rapid Deployment: You can “Sign up and Go” without a sales call. The intuitive UI is designed for busy pastors rather than database engineers. | Mobile App Navigation: Managing multiple locations or switching between administrative and user views in the app can occasionally feel “clunky” on smaller screens. |
| Robust Check-In Security: Features a high-speed child check-in system that prints security tags and tracks pick-up authorizations, essential for Sunday morning liability management. | 2-Way Texting Limits: While bulk messaging is powerful, true “conversational” two-way texting is often an add-on or limited depending on the specific plan tier. |
System Requirements
To ensure stable 2026-level performance for your Astra Service Desk clients, use these hardware benchmarks:
- Operating System: 100% Web-based; compatible with Windows 10/11, macOS, and Linux via any evergreen browser (Chrome/Edge/Safari).
- Processor: Intel i3 / Ryzen 3 (Minimum) for smooth dashboard management.
- Memory: 4GB RAM (Minimum); 8GB RAM (Recommended) for running multiple tabs (Giving, People, and Events).
- Connectivity: 5Mbps+ stable internet connection for real-time database updates and report generation.
- Label Printing: Compatible with Brother and Dymo thermal printers for child check-in tags (requires local driver installation).