Churches need a giving platform they can trust — one that won't disappear, de-platform them, or sell their donors' data. Anedot was built with that conviction. Founded in 2010 by Paul Dietzel, Anedot is both a giving platform and its own payment processor, handling the entire financial stack end-to-end without relying on third-party processors like Stripe.^1 That independence gives churches and ministries a level of stability and data control that's rare in the online giving space.
With no monthly fees, no contracts, and a straightforward per-transaction model, Anedot removes the financial barriers that keep smaller churches from accepting digital gifts.^2 Givers can contribute via credit or debit cards, bank draft, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Bitcoin — and they can opt to cover the processing fees so the church receives the full gift.^3 Features like one-click recurring giving, multi-fund pages, text-to-give, event ticketing, QR codes, and a self-service donor portal make it easy for congregations of any size to manage generosity well.^1
Anedot is trusted by more than 30,000 organizations and has processed billions in donations over 15+ years.^4 The platform integrates freely with tools churches already use — Planning Center, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Zapier, and more.^5 It's also PCI DSS, SOC 2, and SOC 3 certified, and the company pledges never to sell, trade, or share donor data.^6
Why Christians Love It"Our church used a different online giving platform for three years. Within three weeks of switching to Anedot, our total online givers have more than quadrupled and we truly have no monthly fees." — Joey D., Pastor^7
"We chose Anedot as our online donation processor because of our shared values. Their exceptional customer service, responsiveness, and genuine assistance have been invaluable." — Annette Dotterer, Founder & Executive Director^1
"After switching to Anedot from another vendor, the processing of donations was much easier for our church family. My favorite feature is the ability to set up and manage recurring donations." — Paul Cahoon, Administrative Pastor^7
Notable- Trusted by Focus on the Family, XO Marriage, Reformed Theological Seminary, Pathway to Victory, and thousands of local churches^1
- G2 Fundraising Leader and Best Support award winner with hundreds of five-star reviews across G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice^7
- Gardere Community Christian School, a private Christian school serving low-income families in Baton Rouge, credits Anedot with transforming their fundraising capabilities^8
- XO Marriage documented increased giving consistency and data-driven decision-making after switching to Anedot^9
- U.S.-based customer support team available to both organizations and their donors^6
- Active blog and YouTube channel (Anedot Learn) with regular fundraising education content for churches and ministries^10
