How to Build Your Own Pushpay
Replace Pushpay with a custom build. The church engagement platform that grows generosity and deepens connection
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 73 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 73 features
ChMS(17 features)
AI-powered people search that turns simple questions into instant, accurate results to connect with the right people in seconds
Simplify your church's attendance tracking, and find opportunities to foster greater engagement within your church community
Manage child check-in, attendance tracking, and volunteer coordination for a welcoming and efficient experience
Simplify event and registration sign-ups, allowing multiple participants and payments in one seamless form
Create, invite, and share events of all sizes
+12 more in this category
Giving(15 features)
Apple Pay allows first-time and in-the-moment donors to give without worrying about card details or expiration dates
Empower your congregation with easy-to-use pledging features to support specific campaigns and projects
Inspire generosity and build trust with a seamless giving experience that reflects your ministry's brand
Embedded Giving lets donors start their gift directly on your church's website while maintaining your visual identity throughout the giving process
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)
Access comprehensive giving records to find long-term giving patterns and celebrate milestones
Turn same-day data into action. Identify trends, spot disengagement early, and respond quickly to keep people connected
Ask your data questions and get real-time insights into giving trends, donor patterns, and opportunities for action
Unlock valuable insights with customized data searches and comprehensive reports
Track and nurture donor relationships with comprehensive analytics and personalized engagement tools
+9 more in this category
Engagement(9 features)
Gauge member attitudes and feedback through polling
Digital connection cards for engagement tracking
Cultivate deeper connections with tools tailored to deliver the right message at the right time
Connect your community. Message groups, create needs like meal trains, track attendance, and RSVP for events from your phone
Cultivate deeper connections with tools tailored to deliver the right message at the right time
+4 more in this category
Content(4 features)
Link Bible verses and passages in app content
Interactive sermon notes with fill-in-the-blank sections
Reliable live streaming platform for streaming confidently with state-of-the-art tools and AI features that foster meaningful connection
Engage with spiritual content anytime. Watch live streams, access sermons, and follow along with interactive sermon notes from your phone
Mobile Apps(4 features)
Fully customized mobile app for large and multi-site churches with advanced branding and features
Mobile ChMS app that equips staff and ministry leaders to manage processes, record notes, and follow up in real time
Basic church app for members to connect with their community and engage with ministry
Dedicated app experience for each campus or ministry location
Automation(3 features)
Nurture relationships with personalized and automated communication
Automate next steps for connection and follow-up to keep ministry flowing without missing a single person
Unlimited processes to nurture relationships with personalized and automated communication
Customization(2 features)
Strengthen the sense of belonging by visually representing each campus or ministry's unique identity and community
Embrace each parish's unique community through customized in-app branding
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