Tithely Tap-to-Give: Cost, Fees, and the No-Fee Alternative
Tithely Tap discs start at a 250-disc minimum and route every gift through Tithely's fees. Here is the real math, and the one-time plate that skips both.
Tithely Tap-to-Give sells church-branded NFC discs at $4.00 each with a 250-disc minimum, so the smallest custom order runs about $1,000 plus shipping, and the discs only work inside Tithely Giving, which takes its standard processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per card gift, 1% + $0.30 ACH) on every donation for as long as you use them. Tap.Giving sells the same tap-to-give plates in the exact quantity you need, starting at 100 plates from $3.50 to $5.00 each, one-time, with free shipping and no platform fees, and the plates point at any giving page, including a Tithely one.
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Cost Comparison: First Year
Tithely Tap-to-Give
For 200 discs (250-disc minimum applies)
Tap.Giving
For 200 plates
plus free shipping, and you order the exact quantity you need
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each solution
| Feature | Tithely Tap-to-Give | Tap.Giving |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Minimum Order | 250 discs | 100 plates |
| Per-Unit Cost (custom, min qty) | $4.00 + shipping | $4.00-$5.00, free shipping |
| Per Plate Cost (400+) | $4.00 | $3.50 |
| Free Shipping | ||
| Works with Any Giving Platform | ||
| NFC Technology | ||
| Custom Branding | ||
| Email Support | ||
| 5-Year Total Cost (200 plates) | $7,140 | $800 |
Pros and Cons Analysis
Tithely Tap-to-Give
Pros
- Established brand with marketing presence
- Integrated with Tithely giving platform
- Professional support team
Cons
- 250-disc minimum even if you need fewer
- Platform lock-in: discs only work inside Tithely Giving
- No volume discounts for larger orders
- Additional shipping costs
Tap.Giving
Pros
- Transparent pricing: No hidden fees, view pricing
- No setup fees: Start immediately
- No monthly costs: One-time purchase
- Volume discounts: $3.50/plate for 400+
- Free shipping included
- Works with Tithely, Subsplash, Planning Center & more
Cons
- Newer company with less market presence
- Requires integration setup with your platform
5-Year Total Cost Analysis
See the true long-term financial impact
Tithely Tap-to-Give (250-disc minimum)
Platform fees (2.9% + $0.30 per card gift) apply to every donation processed through Tithely Giving for as long as the discs are in use, and scale with your actual giving volume -- this uses $100k/yr as an illustrative benchmark.
Tap.Giving (200 plates)
over 5 years at $100k/yr in digital giving
Works with the giving platform you already use, including Tithely. Order Now to see the exact cost for your church.
Tithely Pricing in 2026 (At a Glance)
A snapshot of Tithely's current public pricing, free tier plus paid tiers for church management. For a full breakdown, see our Tithely Pricing & Fees 2026 guide.
| Tithely Plan | Monthly Fee | Transaction Fee | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tithely Giving (Free) | $0 | 2.9% + $0.30 card / 1% + $0.30 ACH | Small churches testing digital giving |
| Tithely Elevate | ~$119/mo | Same as free tier | Churches wanting ChMS + giving bundle |
| Tithely Sites (Websites) | ~$50 to $100/mo add-on | N/A | Churches needing a website platform |
| Tithely Tap (NFC tags) | Hardware ~$5 to $10/tag | Platform fees apply | Existing Tithely users wanting NFC |
| Tap.Giving Plates (pair with any Tithely plan) | $3.50 to $5.00/plate one-time | $0 from us | Churches wanting NFC without lock-in |
Prices reflect publicly listed Tithely rates as of 2026. Verify current pricing at tithe.ly/pricing. Tap.Giving works with every Tithely plan listed, including the free tier.
Which Solution is Right for Your Church?
Choose Tithely Tap-to-Give If:
- You're already using Tithely for giving management
- You prefer established brands with extensive marketing
- You're already on Tithely Giving and want everything in one platform
- You want fully integrated platform management
Choose Tap.Giving If:
- You want to avoid a 250-disc minimum and per-gift platform fees
- You prefer transparent, upfront pricing
- You're happy with your current giving platform
- You want to avoid ongoing monthly commitments
- You need to start immediately without setup delays
Want transparent numbers before you decide? Visit our Tap.Giving pricing page for per-plate costs and savings calculators, then start your order online in minutes when you're ready to deploy NFC giving.
Ready for a Plate With No Platform Lock-In?
Get the same NFC tap-to-give technology without Tithely's 250-disc minimum or per-gift platform fees.
💡 Smart Church Budget Tip
200 plates from Tap.Giving is a $200+ smaller check than Tithely's 250-disc minimum, with free shipping and no ongoing platform fees to budget for.
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