How to Build Your Own Tithe.ly
Replace Tithe.ly with a custom build. Church Giving: Mobile App, Online & Text Giving for Churches
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 47 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend 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 47 features
Engagement(15 features)
Customize the layout and design of your church app
Automatically build a branded church app
Apply church branding to custom apps
Fully branded mobile app for churches with sermons, events, messaging, and giving
Build a beautiful, mobile-friendly church website with no coding required
+10 more in this category
Giving(10 features)
Support digital wallet payment methods for donors
Allow donors to cover processing fees, enabling churches to receive full donation amounts
Automatically generate and distribute tax receipts to donors
Customize donation forms without coding
Accept donations through in-church kiosk terminals
+5 more in this category
Church Management(7 features)
Mobile app for church administrators to manage operations on the go
Centralized calendar for church events and activities
Tag and categorize members for easy group management
Manage and filter church member information
Create and manage individual member profiles
+2 more in this category
Communications(3 features)
Organize members into groups for targeted communication
Drag-and-drop email builder for church communications
Send text messages to groups with 250 messages per month included
Check-In(2 features)
Automated check-in for kids and event attendees
Check-in system for children's ministry and events
Worship Planning(2 features)
Plan and organize worship services and song selections
Tools for planning and coordinating worship services
Automation(1 features)
Set up automated workflows and follow-up communications
Financial(1 features)
Funds are deposited daily to the church's bank account
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 47 features at very easy complexity.