Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Pushpay

Replace Pushpay with a custom build. The church engagement platform that grows generosity and deepens connection

Few Days
73 features3 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 73 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 73 features

ChMS(17 features)

AI for People SearchAIPremium

AI-powered people search that turns simple questions into instant, accurate results to connect with the right people in seconds

Attendance tracking

Simplify your church's attendance tracking, and find opportunities to foster greater engagement within your church community

Check-inPremium

Manage child check-in, attendance tracking, and volunteer coordination for a welcoming and efficient experience

Customizable FormsPremium

Simplify event and registration sign-ups, allowing multiple participants and payments in one seamless form

Events & calendars

Create, invite, and share events of all sizes

+12 more in this category

Giving(15 features)

Apple Pay GivingPremium

Apple Pay allows first-time and in-the-moment donors to give without worrying about card details or expiration dates

Campaign pledgingPremium

Empower your congregation with easy-to-use pledging features to support specific campaigns and projects

Customized, branded giving experiencePremium

Inspire generosity and build trust with a seamless giving experience that reflects your ministry's brand

Embedded GivingPremium

Embedded Giving lets donors start their gift directly on your church's website while maintaining your visual identity throughout the giving process

Everygift

Proprietary technology that secures and grows generosity by preventing transaction failures, recovering missed gifts, and converting offline donors

+10 more in this category

Analytics(14 features)

7 years of giving historyPremium

Access comprehensive giving records to find long-term giving patterns and celebrate milestones

Actionable InsightsAIPremium

Turn same-day data into action. Identify trends, spot disengagement early, and respond quickly to keep people connected

AI for Giving DataAIPremium

Ask your data questions and get real-time insights into giving trends, donor patterns, and opportunities for action

Custom searches & reports

Unlock valuable insights with customized data searches and comprehensive reports

Donor development dashboardPremium

Track and nurture donor relationships with comprehensive analytics and personalized engagement tools

+9 more in this category

Engagement(9 features)

Attitude Polls

Gauge member attitudes and feedback through polling

Connect Cards

Digital connection cards for engagement tracking

Customized communication toolsPremium

Cultivate deeper connections with tools tailored to deliver the right message at the right time

Groups with Built-In Messaging

Connect your community. Message groups, create needs like meal trains, track attendance, and RSVP for events from your phone

Improved communication toolsPremium

Cultivate deeper connections with tools tailored to deliver the right message at the right time

+4 more in this category

Content(4 features)

Bible Link

Link Bible verses and passages in app content

Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

Interactive sermon notes with fill-in-the-blank sections

Live Streaming (Resi)AIPremium

Reliable live streaming platform for streaming confidently with state-of-the-art tools and AI features that foster meaningful connection

Sermon Content

Engage with spiritual content anytime. Watch live streams, access sermons, and follow along with interactive sermon notes from your phone

Mobile Apps(4 features)

Custom Church AppPremium

Fully customized mobile app for large and multi-site churches with advanced branding and features

LEAD AppPremium

Mobile ChMS app that equips staff and ministry leaders to manage processes, record notes, and follow up in real time

MyChurch App

Basic church app for members to connect with their community and engage with ministry

Per-Campus AppPremium

Dedicated app experience for each campus or ministry location

Automation(3 features)

Follow-up process

Nurture relationships with personalized and automated communication

Process QueuesPremium

Automate next steps for connection and follow-up to keep ministry flowing without missing a single person

Unlimited follow up processesPremium

Unlimited processes to nurture relationships with personalized and automated communication

Customization(2 features)

Per-campus brandingPremium

Strengthen the sense of belonging by visually representing each campus or ministry's unique identity and community

Per-parish brandingPremium

Embrace each parish's unique community through customized in-app branding

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