Based on publicly listed information, Elvanto's ChMS and Tithe.ly's online giving are billed as separate products. GraceBase brings church management and giving together in a single plan.
Simple and transparent — every fee itemized up front.
Transparent plans by church size ($19 to $129/mo), every fee itemized — Micro $19/mo (up to 50 members), Starter $39/mo (up to 150), Growth $69/mo (up to 500), Pro $129/mo (unlimited). Plus a transparent 1.5% platform fee on donations — $0 to your church when donors cover fees (checked by default) — and standard Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). No setup fees, no contracts, cancel anytime.
See the full pricing calculatorElvanto is a church management system now paired with Tithe.ly for online giving, typically billed as separate products. GraceBase is a single plan that includes member management, events, groups, and online giving together, with every fee itemized up front. Compare current Elvanto and Tithe.ly plans at elvanto.com and tithe.ly before deciding.
Elvanto's pricing and features change over time — please verify current details on their website before deciding.
One plan covers the tools your church needs.
| Feature | GraceBase | Elvanto |
|---|---|---|
| Member Management | ||
Member directory | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Family grouping | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Custom fields | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Member portal | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Attendance tracking | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
| Pastoral Care & Workflows | ||
Pastoral care tracking Track visits, prayer requests, and follow-ups | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Automated workflows Automate new member onboarding and follow-ups | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Email sequences Drip campaigns for visitors and new members | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Task management | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
| Child Safety & Check-In | ||
Child check-in | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Name tag printing | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Background checks Integrated Checkr background screening | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Volunteer screening | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
| Giving & Donations | ||
Online giving | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Platform fee A transparent 1.5% platform fee on donations — $0 to your church when donors cover fees (checked by default) — plus standard Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30) | 1.5% ($0 to church when donors cover) | Giving billed via Tithe.ly with its own fee structure — verify on elvanto.com |
Text-to-give | Growth+ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Recurring donations | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Year-end statements | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Fund designation | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
| Communication | ||
Email campaigns | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
SMS messaging | Growth+ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Email templates | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Automated emails | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
| Integrations | ||
QuickBooks sync Automatic QuickBooks Online donation sync | Pro | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Stripe | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Mailchimp | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
API access Read-only REST API | Pro | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
| Reporting & Analytics | ||
Giving reports | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Attendance reports | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Engagement analytics Track member engagement over time | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Custom reports | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Dashboard widgets | ✓ | ChMS features included; online giving billed separately via Tithe.ly — verify on elvanto.com |
Reasons to consider switching from Elvanto to GraceBase.
A transparent 1.5% platform fee ($0 to your church when donors cover fees, checked by default) plus standard Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30), every line itemized up front. No setup fees, no annual lock-in contracts — cancel anytime.
Based on publicly listed information, Elvanto's ChMS and Tithe.ly's giving are billed as separate products. GraceBase includes online giving in the same plan as your member management.
GraceBase is built with current design principles for an intuitive experience across its admin, giving, and member-facing tools.
Track hospital visits, prayer requests, and follow-ups — pastoral care is built into GraceBase alongside your member records.
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