EasyTithe vs Tap.Giving: 2026 Pricing Compared
EasyTithe is a giving platform. Tap.Giving sells NFC tap plates. Here is what each one actually costs a 200-seat church over five years, and why most churches end up using them together rather than choosing between them.
$800 once
What a 200-seat church spends, total, to add tap to give with Tap.Giving plates. No monthly fee added on top of whatever giving platform you already use, including EasyTithe.
The Short Answer (Read This First)
EasyTithe and Tap.Giving are not the same kind of product. EasyTithe is a giving platform owned by Ministry Brands, the same parent that owns Tithely and SecureGive. It processes donations, manages recurring gifts, and deposits money in your bank. Tap.Giving sells NFC tap plates: round, printed discs with a chip inside that opens a phone to your giving page. We are hardware, not a payment processor.
Over five years, a 200-seat church on EasyTithe's Free plan with Tap.Giving plates spends $800 once for plates plus EasyTithe's normal per-transaction fees. The plates add tap to give, tap to donate, and contactless giving in service without adding a monthly bill. The real comparison is not "which do I buy?" but "which giving platform do I run the plates through, and what does each charge me?"
EasyTithe Pricing in 2026
EasyTithe publishes its pricing in tiers, and rates have shifted under Ministry Brands stewardship. Use the figures below as a directional reference and confirm current numbers on the EasyTithe pricing page before signing. The shape of the offer has stayed consistent: a free plan paid for by per-transaction fees, plus paid tiers that trade a monthly subscription for lower fees.
| EasyTithe Plan | Monthly Subscription | Card / Debit Fee | ACH Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | ~2.95% + $0.45 | ~1% + $0.45 |
| Standard | starting ~$29 | Reduced rate | Reduced rate |
| Premier | higher tier | Lowest published rate | Lowest published rate |
Source: EasyTithe public pricing page as of 2026. Confirm current rates before purchase. If you want a head-to-head versus another Ministry Brands product, see our Tithely pricing breakdown and our SecureGive pricing explainer.
The thing to watch with any "Free" giving platform is that the fee never disappears. It moves from a monthly invoice to a percentage on each gift. None of it disappears when you add NFC tap plates either: the plates simply open the same EasyTithe page, and EasyTithe charges the same fee whether the giver arrived by tap, scan, or typed URL.
Tap.Giving Pricing in 2026
Our pricing has one shape: a per-plate price, one time, with free shipping. There is no monthly fee, no setup fee, and no transaction fee from us. Quantity drives the rate.
| Quantity | Per Plate | Example Total |
|---|---|---|
| 100–199 | $4.50 | $450 (100 plates) |
| 200–399 | $4.00 | $800 (200 plates) |
| 400+ | $3.50 | $1,400 (400 plates) |
Promo code WELCOME10 takes 10% off the first order. The plates ship with adhesive backing, pre-drilled screw holes, and a QR code printed on the front for any phone that cannot read NFC. Full pricing detail is on our pricing page.
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5-Year Total Cost: A 200-Seat Church
Here is the dollar math for a 200-seat church running 200 plates and around $150,000 a year in digital giving, with a 75/25 split between card and ACH gifts. Transaction fees are pulled from EasyTithe's publicly listed Free plan rates as of 2026, applied conservatively.
| Line Item | EasyTithe Free (no plates) | EasyTithe Free + Tap.Giving Plates |
|---|---|---|
| Plate hardware (one-time) | $0 | $800 (200 plates @ $4.00) |
| EasyTithe monthly subscription (5 yr) | $0 | $0 |
| EasyTithe card fees (~2.95% on 75%) | ~$16,600 | ~$16,600 |
| EasyTithe ACH fees (~1% on 25%) | ~$1,875 | ~$1,875 |
| 5-year total | ~$18,475 | ~$19,275 |
The plates add about $800 to a five-year window, or roughly $160 a year, in exchange for moving in-service giving from cash and check to mobile gifts. Churches using NFC tap plates have reported donation lift of 300% or more in service, with 81% of attendees willing to give in service when a tap option is available versus 24% who actually give without one. Tap to give is about 42 times more engaging than printed QR codes. If even a small share of seated givers shifts from cash to a mobile gift, $800 of hardware pays for itself well inside year one.
Nothing about adding plates raises EasyTithe's bill. EasyTithe still charges its normal per-gift rate. Plates just open the same giving page faster, and for the 53% of NFC givers who are first-time givers, that friction drop is the whole game.
Feature Comparison
Because EasyTithe and Tap.Giving are different layers of the stack, this is more "what each one does" than "winner take all." Mark the row that matters most to your church.
| Capability | EasyTithe | Tap.Giving |
|---|---|---|
| Processes donations | Yes | No (hardware only) |
| Recurring giving and donor records | Yes | No (handled by your platform) |
| In-service tap to give / NFC giving | Limited / not native | Yes (core product) |
| Works with Apple Pay and Google Pay | Yes (on giving page) | Yes (via your page) |
| Monthly fee | $0 (Free) to ~$29+ (paid) | None, ever |
| Per-transaction fee from this provider | ~2.95% + $0.45 (Free plan) | $0 |
| Lock-in / platform migration | Switching platforms moves donor data | Platform agnostic |
For a side-by-side against more giving platforms, see our 2026 guide to the best online giving platforms for churches or our tap-to-give platform comparison.
Why Most Churches Use Both Together
A pastor walks in on Monday and asks two questions: "Where did Sunday's gifts come from?" and "How do we make giving easier on Sunday?" EasyTithe answers the first. Tap.Giving answers the second. EasyTithe owns donor records, recurring schedules, contribution statements, and bank deposits. The plates own the in-service moment: an 8-second tap, no app, no scan, no URL to type.
This is the same pattern we recommend with Tithely, Pushpay, Subsplash, Donorbox, Givelify, Anedot, Planning Center Giving, and Nucleus Giving. The plates do not care which giving platform sits on the other side of the URL.
When to Pick EasyTithe Anyway
Honest carve-out: situations where EasyTithe is the clear choice on the back end.
- You already use other Ministry Brands tools and want consolidated billing.
- You need a free entry point with no monthly subscription, and you accept a higher per-transaction fee in exchange.
- You want a giving platform built around tithing and tax-deductible contributions, not general fundraising.
- You need text to give, kiosk mode, and a member portal under one roof.
Even then, plates still make sense the moment the offering window opens. Hardware that costs $800 once and never asks for a renewal is a low-stakes addition to any back end.
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FAQ: EasyTithe and Tap.Giving Questions
Does Tap.Giving replace EasyTithe?
No. Tap.Giving sells NFC tap plates, not a giving platform. The plates open your existing EasyTithe giving page when a member taps a phone, so you keep your donor records, reporting, and bank deposits. The hardware adds an in-service tap to give option without forcing a platform migration.
How much does EasyTithe cost in 2026?
Based on EasyTithe's published rates as of 2026, the Free plan applies a transaction fee around 2.95% plus $0.45 per credit or debit gift and roughly 1% plus $0.45 per ACH gift, with no subscription. Paid tiers (Standard and Premier) trade a monthly subscription, commonly starting near $29 per month, for reduced fees. Confirm current rates on EasyTithe's pricing page before signing.
What does Tap.Giving cost in 2026?
Plates are a one-time purchase: $4.50 each for 100 to 199, $4.00 for 200 to 399, and $3.50 for 400 or more. Free shipping, no monthly fees, no transaction fees from us. A 200-seat church spends $800 once. Promo code WELCOME10 takes 10% off your first order. See our pricing page.
Do NFC tap plates work with EasyTithe?
Yes. NFC tap plates work with any giving platform that gives your church a mobile-friendly URL, and EasyTithe qualifies. We encode the plate with your EasyTithe giving page link, so the tap runs through EasyTithe exactly as if the giver had typed the URL.
Will I save money by adding NFC giving plates?
Most churches see a return inside the first quarter, because tap to give shifts in-service donors from cash to mobile gifts. Reported lifts of 300% or more in service are common, and 81% of attendees will give in service when a tap option is available versus 24% without one. Even a modest lift covers $800 of hardware quickly.
Is EasyTithe owned by Ministry Brands?
Yes. EasyTithe is part of the Ministry Brands family alongside Tithely and SecureGive. Features and rates can shift as Ministry Brands consolidates products, so confirm published rates rather than relying on older reviews. See our Tithely vs Tap.Giving breakdown for a sibling comparison.
When should a church pick EasyTithe over Tap.Giving plates?
Pick EasyTithe when you need a back-end giving platform: recurring giving, donor management, reporting, text to give, and bank deposits. Pick Tap.Giving plates when you want a simple in-service NFC giving option. Most churches need both. See how it works for the full walkthrough.
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