Mosque Donation Platforms Compared: Muin vs MOHID vs MasjidAl vs Donorbox
An honest, data-driven comparison of the leading mosque donation and kiosk platforms — pricing, features, hardware, and what makes each one unique.
Pricing and feature data in this article was sourced from each platform’s public website, documentation, and published marketing materials between February and March 2026. Links to original sources are provided throughout. Feature availability marked “No” means we did not find evidence of that feature on the platform’s public website — it does not necessarily mean the platform cannot provide it. Platforms may offer features not listed on their public sites, or may have added features after our review. We encourage you to verify current pricing and features directly with each vendor. If you represent a platform listed here and believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us so we can correct it promptly.
Your mosque board has decided to go digital with donations. You open Google and find six different platforms, each claiming to be the best solution for masjid giving. Each has a different pricing model, different hardware requirements, and different ideas about what a “donation kiosk” should do.
This article cuts through the noise. We compared the leading platforms across the dimensions that actually matter to a mosque board: cost, features, hardware, ease of setup, and long-term value.
The Platforms
We evaluated eight platforms that serve mosques and Islamic organizations:
| Platform | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Muin | All-in-one nonprofit operations (donations, CRM, compliance, HR, finance) | falaah.ai |
| MOHID | Mosque management CRM + donations + kiosk | mohid.net |
| MasjidAl (mDonate) | Athan clocks + donation kiosks | mymasjidal.com |
| Donorbox Live Kiosk | General nonprofit donations with kiosk add-on | donorbox.org |
| The Masjid App | Mosque app + professional kiosk hardware | themasjidapp.org |
| MadinaApps | Mosque IT solutions + kiosk + app | madinaapps.com |
| Masjid Solutions | Mosque management + NFC tap-to-give devices | masjidsolutions.net |
| LaunchGood | Muslim crowdfunding (online only) | launchgood.com |
Pricing: What You Will Actually Pay
Pricing transparency varies wildly across these platforms. Some publish everything; others hide behind “request a demo” forms. Here is what we found from publicly available data.
Hardware Costs (One-Time)
| Platform | Entry Device | Full Kiosk | Handheld | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muin | BYOD (~$90 renewed phone) | BYOD (~$149 tablet + $60 stand) | BYOD (~$90 phone + $15 case) | Standard retail hardware |
| MOHID | mTAP Lite: $249 | MOHID Kiosk: $899 | Handheld: $359 | mohid.net/mohid-kiosk |
| MasjidAl | N/A | 15.6” wall: $699, 21.5”: $799 | N/A | mymasjidal.com/products/mdonate |
| Donorbox | BYOD (your tablet + Stripe reader ~$59) | BYOD (~$200-500 total) | BYOD + Tap to Pay on Android | donorbox.org/live-kiosk |
| The Masjid App | N/A | $995 (21.5” or 27” display) | Handheld terminal (price not listed) | themasjidapp.org/about/kiosk |
| MadinaApps | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Requires demo request |
| Masjid Solutions | $249 (NFC phone + case + charger) | Kiosk available (price not listed) | Included in $249 package | masjidsolutions.net |
Takeaway: Muin and Donorbox are BYOD (bring your own device), meaning you buy standard consumer hardware at retail prices. Most other platforms sell proprietary or bundled hardware. A Samsung Galaxy A15 5G from Amazon costs ~$90. Proprietary devices from other vendors range from $249 to $995 — though they may include pre-installed software, support, or hardware customizations that account for part of the price difference.
Monthly Software Fees
| Platform | Monthly Fee | Annual Equivalent | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muin | Included in Muin subscription | Varies by plan | falaah.ai/pricing |
| MOHID | $74-149/mo | $888-1,788/yr | mohid.net/pricing |
| MasjidAl | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Requires inquiry |
| Donorbox | $0-150/mo platform + $80/mo first kiosk + $15/mo each additional | $960-2,760/yr (1 kiosk) | donorbox.org/pricing |
| The Masjid App | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Requires inquiry |
| MadinaApps | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed | Requires inquiry |
| Masjid Solutions | $0-15/mo (WiFi plan) or $14.95/mo (cellular) | $0-180/yr per device | masjidsolutions.net/pricing |
Takeaway: Three platforms (MasjidAl, The Masjid App, MadinaApps) do not publicly disclose their monthly fees. This makes it impossible for a board to evaluate total cost without a sales call. MOHID and Donorbox are transparent — MOHID ranges $74-149/mo for software, and Donorbox charges $80/mo per kiosk device on top of platform fees.
Transaction Fees (Per Donation)
This is where cost differences compound. On $100,000/year in donations, the difference between 2.7% (2.2% for nonprofits) and 5.6% is $2,900-3,400 — enough to buy 30+ new devices.
| Platform | Platform Fee | Processing Fee | Total Effective Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muin | 0.5% | Stripe: 2.7% + $0.05 (2.2% + $0.00 for nonprofits) | 2.7% for nonprofits | falaah.ai/pricing |
| MOHID (Donor Pay) | 0% (donor pays) | 3.32% + $0.32 | 3.32% + $0.32 (donor-absorbed) | mohid.net/pricing |
| MOHID (Fixed Rate) | $15/mo/device | 2.55% + $0.30 | 2.55% + $0.30 + $15/mo | mohid.net/pricing |
| MasjidAl | Not disclosed | Stripe standard (~2.9% + $0.30) | ~2.9% + $0.30 | Estimated |
| Donorbox (Standard) | 2.95% | 2.7% + $0.05 | 5.65% + $0.05 | donorbox.org/pricing |
| Donorbox (Pro $150/mo) | 1.75% | 2.7% + $0.05 | 4.45% + $0.05 | donorbox.org/pricing |
| The Masjid App | Not disclosed | 2.5-2.9% + $0.30 | ~2.5-2.9% + $0.30 | themasjidapp.org |
| Masjid Solutions | 1% platform fee | Stripe standard (~2.9% + $0.30) | 3.9% + $0.30 | masjidsolutions.net/pricing |
| LaunchGood | 0% | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + $0.30 | LaunchGood fees |
Takeaway: Based on published pricing as of early 2026, Muin has a low total transaction cost at 2.7% for nonprofits that qualify for Stripe’s discounted nonprofit rate (2.2% + Muin’s 0.5% platform fee). The standard rate without the Stripe nonprofit discount is ~3.4% (2.9% + $0.30 + 0.5%). Stripe’s nonprofit discount requires a separate application. Donorbox on the free plan is the most expensive at 5.65%. MOHID’s “Donor Pay” model shifts the cost to donors, which is clever but means your donors see a higher charge.
Year 1 Total Cost (Estimated, 1 Kiosk + $50K in Donations)
| Platform | Hardware | Software | Processing (~$50K) | Year 1 Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muin | ~$210 (tablet + stand) | $1,428-3,348/yr (Starter-Growth) | ~$1,350-1,700 | ~$2,988-5,258 |
| MOHID | $899 (kiosk) | $888-1,788 | $1,410 (donor-pay) | ~$3,197-4,097 |
| MasjidAl | $700-930 | Unknown | ~$1,600 | ~$2,300+ |
| Donorbox | ~$260 (tablet + reader) | $960 (kiosk fee) | $2,850 (standard) | ~$4,070 |
| The Masjid App | $995 | Unknown | ~$1,600 | ~$2,595+ |
| Masjid Solutions | $249 | $0-180 | $2,100 (1% + Stripe) | ~$2,349-2,529 |
Muin processing range: $1,350 assumes Stripe’s nonprofit rate (2.2% + 0.5% Muin fee = 2.7%), which requires separate application and approval from Stripe. Standard rate is 2.9% + $0.30 + 0.5% Muin fee = ~3.4%, yielding ~$1,700. Muin software costs reflect annual billing; see pricing for current plans.
At the Starter plan with Stripe’s nonprofit rate, Muin is price-competitive with most alternatives while offering significantly more functionality. The value proposition strengthens as you add more devices (no per-device fees) and as donation volume grows (0.5% platform fee is among the lowest).
Feature Comparison
The following tables reflect features found on each platform’s public website, app store listings, and documentation as of March 2026. “No” means we could not find the feature listed publicly — not that it definitively does not exist. We welcome corrections.
In-Person Giving & Kiosk
| Feature | Muin | MOHID | MasjidAl | Donorbox | The Masjid App | Masjid Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFC Tap-to-Pay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kiosk lockdown mode | Yes (4 tiers) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple collection modes | 3 (fixed, preset, open) | 2-3 | Basic | 2 | Basic | Basic |
| Campaign/fund selection | Yes (multi-step) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live fundraising appeal | Yes (real-time push) | — | — | — | Yes (TV display) | — |
| Donor wall display | Yes (real-time) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Digital signage mode | Yes (campaign slideshow) | — | — | — | — | — |
| POS / product sales | Yes (tablet-optimized) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Event check-in | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Attract screen / screensaver | Yes (5 styles) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fee coverage toggle | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — | — |
| Recurring giving from kiosk | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — | — |
| Tribute/dedication gifts | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Employer matching gifts | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cash recording (offline) | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| QR code fallback | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
”—” = not found on the platform’s public website as of March 2026.
Muin offers 9 kiosk modes (payment, campaign donation, live appeal, donor wall, digital signage, POS, event check-in, attract screen, self-service forms) — one device, many uses.
Device Management & Fleet Operations
Muin’s device management is built directly into the donation platform — no third-party MDM subscription required.
| Feature | Muin |
|---|---|
| Fleet dashboard | Yes |
| Remote lock/unlock | Yes |
| Remote restart / mode switching | Yes |
| Remote config push (real-time via WebSocket) | Yes |
| Remote screenshot capture | Yes |
| Battery monitoring | Yes |
| Offline detection + configurable alerts | Yes |
| Tamper detection | Yes |
| Geofencing alerts | Yes |
| Device attestation (Google Play Integrity + Apple App Attest) | Yes |
| Staged firmware rollouts (10% → 50% → 100%) | Yes |
| Command broadcast to fleet (by location, tag, or all) | Yes |
| Device provisioning via setup code (QR or manual) | Yes |
| Heartbeat monitoring with configurable alerts | Yes |
| Device location hierarchy (building → floor → area → room) | Yes |
We were unable to find comparable device management features on competing platforms’ public websites. Some platforms offer basic fleet views or cloud-based config updates. If your platform offers these capabilities, please contact us so we can update this comparison.
Online Giving & Digital Channels
| Feature | Muin | MOHID | MasjidAl | Donorbox | The Masjid App | LaunchGood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online giving pages | Yes (branded) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (campaigns) |
| Embeddable donation form | Yes (3 types: form, thermometer, campaign) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| QR code giving | Yes (branded, with scan analytics) | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| 2-Way SMS | Growth+ ($10/mo) | — | — | Add-on: $19-50/mo | — | — |
| Campaign thermometer | Yes (3 designs: classic, radial, horizontal) | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Crowdfunding pages | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay (web) | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Yes | Unknown | — |
| ACH bank transfer | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| Cryptocurrency | Yes (via Every.org, coming at beta) | — | — | — | — | — |
”—” = not found on the platform’s public website as of March 2026.
Donor Management
| Feature | Muin | MOHID | Donorbox | LaunchGood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donor CRM | Yes (full) | Yes | Yes (basic) | — |
| Donor segmentation | Yes (auto: major, mid, grassroots, lapsed, recurring, first-time) | Basic | Basic | — |
| Donor self-service portal | Yes (magic link, no account needed) | — | Basic | — |
| Giving history (unified cross-channel) | Yes (kiosk + online + QR + cash) | Partial | Partial | Online only |
| Tax receipt generation (IRS-compliant PDF) | Yes (auto-generated, multi-channel delivery) | Yes | Yes | Basic |
| Recurring giving management | Yes (weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual) | Yes | Yes | — |
| Pledge tracking with installments | Yes (timeline, fulfillment tracking) | — | — | — |
| Tribute / dedication gifts | Yes (in honor of, in memory of) | — | — | — |
| Employer matching gifts | Yes | — | — | — |
| Anonymous giving support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Payer identity resolution | Yes (card fingerprint matching) | — | — | — |
”—” = not found on the platform’s public website as of March 2026.
Islamic-Specific Features
| Feature | Muin | MOHID | MasjidAl | Masjid Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakat fund categorization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sadaqah fund categorization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Waqf (Islamic endowment) management | Yes (full: principal, earnings, spending rate) | — | — | — |
| Fitrah / Zakat al-Fitr | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Zakat distribution tracking | Yes | Yes (collection + distribution) | — | — |
| Fund hierarchy (parent/child funds) | Yes | — | — | — |
| Fund spending rules & compliance | Yes (category limits, salary caps) | — | — | — |
| Endowment transaction ledger | Yes (contributions, returns, distributions, fees) | — | — | — |
| In-kind donation management | Yes (with AI-assisted valuation) | — | — | — |
| Planned giving (bequests, trusts) | Yes | — | — | — |
| Form 990 preparation assistance | Yes | — | — | — |
”—” = not found on the platform’s public website as of March 2026.
Platform Capabilities
| Feature | Muin | MOHID | MasjidAl | Donorbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-tenant (manage multiple locations) | Yes | — | — | — |
| Role-based access control | Yes | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
| API access | Yes (full REST API) | Limited | — | Yes |
| Webhook integrations | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Membership management | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Event management | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Program/class registration | Yes | — | — | — |
| Communication (email/SMS) | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes (trigger-based) | — | — | — |
| Mobile app for staff | Yes (Muin Go) | Yes (Minbr) | Yes (mDonate) | Yes (Donorbox Live) |
| Prayer time display | Planned | — | Yes (core product) | — |
”—” = not found on the platform’s public website as of March 2026.
What Each Platform Gets Right
MOHID has the broadest mosque management feature set among traditional competitors. Their zakat management workflow — covering collection, allocation, and distribution — is more complete than most. If you need a proven, mosque-specific CRM and are willing to pay $900+ for a kiosk, MOHID is a solid if expensive choice.
MasjidAl understands the importance of hardware design. Their mDonate kiosk is attractive and purpose-built, and their athan clock integration means the kiosk doubles as a prayer time display — a genuinely useful dual-purpose feature.
Donorbox offers the lowest barrier to entry for BYOD kiosks. Their Tap to Pay on Android feature means you can start collecting donations with just an Android phone — no external hardware at all. Their international reach (23 countries, 17 languages) is unmatched.
The Masjid App has the best live fundraising display among traditional competitors — showing real-time donation progress on a TV or projector during fundraising events. Their enterprise-grade kiosk hardware is built for 24/7 operation.
LaunchGood has the largest Muslim donor network (2.1M+ donors, $688M+ raised) and charges 0% platform fee. For online crowdfunding campaigns, they are hard to beat. But they have no in-person or kiosk solution at all.
Masjid Solutions offers the lowest entry point at $249 for an NFC tap-to-give device — a Samsung phone with case, charger, and lanyard included. If you need one device tomorrow for under $250, this is the fastest path.
Why Muin
Every platform in this comparison serves mosques, and each has strengths worth acknowledging (see “What Each Platform Gets Right” above). Here is what Muin brings that we believe is differentiated:
Designed for low total cost of ownership. BYOD means you buy consumer hardware at retail prices — no proprietary devices. A 0.5% platform fee on top of Stripe’s nonprofit rate (2.2%) keeps transaction costs at 2.7% total. No per-device monthly fees.
Enterprise device management built in. Heartbeat monitoring, battery alerts, tamper detection, geofencing, device attestation, remote commands, staged firmware rollouts, and a fleet dashboard — all included. No third-party MDM subscription needed.
9 kiosk modes for every scenario. Payment collection, campaign donations, live fundraising appeals, donor wall, digital signage, POS, event check-in, attract screen, and self-service forms. One device, many uses.
Full Islamic finance support. Zakat lifecycle (collection, allocation, distribution), Waqf endowment management (principal preservation, spending rates, earnings tracking), Sadaqah, Fitrah, fund hierarchy with parent/child relationships, and spending rules compliance.
AI-powered operations. At-risk donor identification, automated bank reconciliation, document intelligence, and Form 990 preparation — designed to help small teams operate with the sophistication of much larger organizations.
Unified giving across every channel. Kiosk, online, QR code, SMS, and cash — all feeding into a single donor profile with a single giving history and automatic tax receipts.
Multi-tenant from the ground up. If your organization manages multiple locations, one dashboard, one login, shared donor profiles, cross-location reporting.
What Makes Muin Different
Based on our review of publicly available information, these are capabilities we could not find on other platforms’ websites. If any platform listed here offers these features, we welcome corrections — please contact us.
1. Multi-Tenant Architecture
Muin is built multi-tenant from the ground up. If your Islamic organization manages multiple mosques, you get one dashboard, one login, shared donor profiles, and cross-location reporting. We did not find comparable multi-tenant support on other platforms’ public websites.
2. Intelligent Device Management
Muin treats devices as managed assets — with heartbeat monitoring, battery alerts, tamper detection, geofencing, device attestation, remote commands, staged firmware rollouts, and a fleet dashboard that shows every device’s status in real-time.
3. Unified Multi-Channel Giving
Muin unifies kiosk, online, QR code, SMS, and cash donations into a single donor profile with a single giving history and automatic tax receipts — regardless of how the donor gave.
4. AI-Powered Operations
Muin includes at-risk donor identification, automated bank reconciliation, document intelligence, and Form 990 preparation — designed to help small teams operate with the sophistication of much larger organizations.
5. Waqf and Endowment Management
Islamic endowments (waqf) require specialized accounting — principal preservation, spending rates, earnings tracking. Muin provides a full endowment transaction ledger with contribution, return, distribution, and fee tracking.
6. Cash-to-Digital Bridge
Many mosque donations still come as cash. Muin’s cash payment recording (with offline support) lets volunteers record cash alongside digital donations in a unified ledger.
Decision Framework: Which Platform Is Right for You?
Choose Masjid Solutions if:
- You need one device tomorrow for under $250
- Budget is extremely tight
- You just want basic NFC tap-to-give, nothing else
Choose MOHID if:
- You want a proven, mosque-specific CRM with membership and zakat management
- You have the budget for $900+ hardware and $150/mo software
- You prefer proprietary hardware with support
Choose Donorbox if:
- You already use Donorbox for online donations and want to add a kiosk
- You operate outside the US and need international support
- You have existing tablets you want to repurpose
Choose Muin if:
- You want a low total cost of ownership
- You need fleet management for multiple devices
- You want unified giving across kiosk, online, QR, and text channels
- You manage multiple locations or plan to grow
- You want live fundraising appeal mode for Ramadan and events
- You want to eliminate proprietary hardware lock-in
- You need advanced Islamic finance features (Waqf, endowment, fund hierarchy)
- You want a platform that does more than donations — CRM, compliance, finance, HR
The Bottom Line
Every platform in this comparison serves mosques well in different ways. MOHID has a broad mosque management feature set. Donorbox offers international reach. LaunchGood has the largest Muslim donor network for online crowdfunding. MasjidAl integrates prayer times with giving. The Masjid App offers compelling live fundraising displays. Masjid Solutions provides the fastest entry point for under $250.
Muin is designed to bring all of these together in one platform:
- Consumer hardware (no proprietary lock-in)
- 9 kiosk modes for every scenario
- Enterprise-grade device fleet management
- Real-time live fundraising appeals
- Unified multi-channel giving with a single donor profile
- Full Islamic finance support (Zakat lifecycle, Waqf endowment, fund hierarchy)
- Multi-tenant architecture for organizations with multiple locations
- AI-powered operations and document intelligence
- A transparent 0.5% platform fee
We built Muin because we believe mosques deserve the same operational sophistication as any enterprise — at a fraction of the cost.
This comparison was last updated March 2026. If you represent a platform listed here and would like to correct or update any information, please contact us. We are committed to keeping this comparison accurate and fair.