Flowbudd vs Elvanto
Elvanto (now part of Pushpay) uses a per-person pricing model. Here's how the two compare.
Their strengths
What Elvanto does well
- Per-active-adult pricing that can be fair for small congregations.
- Children are free on every plan.
- All features included in every tier, no module selection required.
- Comprehensive feature set covering members, giving, volunteers, and worship planning.
- Good volunteer and worship planning tools.
The difference
Where Flowbudd is different
Pricing model
Elvanto charges per active adult ($19-413/mo) plus a $149 one-time setup fee. Flowbudd charges a flat monthly fee based on church size. No per-person scaling, no setup fee.
Smart automation
Elvanto is a solid database and planning tool. Flowbudd adds smart automation that handles repetitive tasks (follow-ups, scheduling, reporting) automatically.
Ownership and focus
Elvanto is owned by Pushpay (Australian-based). Flowbudd is built specifically for the North American church market with US/Canada compliance and local payment processing.
Automation in action
Sarah M. checked in with 2 children
2m ago
New gift: $250 from James R.
5m ago
Follow-up email sent to 3 visitors
12m ago
Volunteer confirmed: Lisa T. for Sunday
18m ago
Weekly report generated automatically
1h ago
Pricing
Pricing at a glance
Elvanto
$19/mo (up to 50 active adults) to $413+/mo (unlimited). $149 one-time setup fee. Per-active-adult pricing model. Children are free.
Flowbudd
$119-397/mo flat rate based on church size. No setup fee. No per-person scaling. All features included. 14-day free trial.
The decision
Which should you choose?
Choose Elvanto if...
- You have a small active congregation and want low entry pricing.
- You prefer per-person scaling that grows with your church.
- You already use Pushpay for giving and want tight integration.
Choose Flowbudd if...
- You want predictable flat pricing that doesn't scale per person.
- You don't want to pay a setup fee.
- You want smart automation to handle repetitive admin tasks.