Planning Center vs Tithe.ly
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Church Management Software. Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Planning Center ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Churches managing members and giving. A flexible, modular system where each component is a best-in-class tool.
At a glance
| Planning Center | Tithe.ly | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Church Management Software | #2 / The 11 Best Church Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 9 |
| Best for | Modular, a la carte ChMS | All-in-one with great giving tools |
| Pricing | $$ ($100 to $500/mo) | $$ ($119 to $300/mo) |
| HQ | Carlsbad, USA | Nashville, USA |
| Founded | 2006 | 2015 |
Planning Center
A flexible, modular system where each component is a best-in-class tool.
www.planningcenter.comMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.