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 even 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 and SOC 2 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
"Anedot is a valued partner. They are proactive in reaching out to make sure we are using the platform to our fullest advantage. I know my Anedot representative by name and can call on her at any time. That's service!" — Cheryl Lott, Director of Development, Gardere Community Christian School^8
Notable- Trusted by Focus on the Family, XO Marriage, Reformed Theological Seminary, Pathway to Victory, and thousands of local churches^1
- G2 Fundraising Leader with hundreds of five-star reviews across G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice^7
- U.S.-based customer support team available to both organizations and their donors^1
- Gardere Community Christian School, a private Christian school serving low-income families in Baton Rouge, credits Anedot with transforming their fundraising capabilities^8
- Published customer stories from XO Marriage and other ministries documenting increased giving consistency and data-driven decision-making^9
