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moschee.io vs Masjid Connects

Masjid Connects charges no monthly fee and takes a share of each donation instead — for a website, branded app, kiosk, and card terminal. moschee.io is built in Germany with public plans, and combines website, app, and donations with livestreaming, screens, and live AI khutbah translation.

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Which one fits your community?

Masjid Connects describes itself as “five connected products” run from one dashboard: a content system for prayer times, events, announcements, donations, sponsors, and a business directory; a website on the mosque's own domain; a branded iOS and Android app with push notifications; a kiosk app for Android tablets in the lobby; and in-person card donations through the Stripe WisePOS E reader. On top of that come fundraising campaigns with goals, recurring donations with a dedicated Ramadan option, and a “Mosque Network” where mosques connect with one another. Most of the named references are in the US; Masjid An-Nour in Castrop-Rauxel is one in Germany.

moschee.io covers the same foundation — a website builder with a custom domain, a community app, prayer times, events, and online donations — and goes further in two areas. The khutbah can be translated live by AI, with audio and captions in many languages and detection of quoted Quran verses. And screens run in the browser, as a smart TV app, as a desktop app, or on the “Moschee OS” Raspberry Pi image. A livestream with recordings is built in. moschee.io is built by a German team; the interface is available in German, English, French, Turkish, and Arabic, and it is GDPR-compliant and hosted in Europe.

The biggest difference is the business model. Masjid Connects charges no monthly fee; instead it takes a share of each donation plus flat fees for business and sponsor listings — all in US dollars, even on its German website. moschee.io uses public monthly plans in euros and a platform fee on online donations; prayer times are free. Which model costs less depends mainly on how much your congregation gives online — and on which features you actually need.

Choose moschee.io if…

Your Friday congregation speaks several languages: live AI translation of the khutbah with audio and captions in many languages that recognizes quoted Quran verses — Masjid Connects has no offering for this.
You want screens in the prayer hall and entrance: in the browser, with smart TV apps, a desktop app, or the “Moschee OS” Raspberry Pi image, with playlists for notices.
You want to stream the khutbah yourself: a built-in audio and video livestream with recordings, directly connected to the translation.
You value a German team, an interface that is also available in Turkish, GDPR-compliant hosting in Europe, and prices in euros.
You want to start small: prayer times are free forever, and you can try the Basis plan with live translation free for 14 days.

Choose Masjid Connects if…

No monthly subscription: Masjid Connects earns on the donations that come in through the platform and on business and sponsor listings. According to the vendor, its team sets up your website, apps, and kiosk, including importing your content and training your team; technical support is included at no extra cost.
Five building blocks from one dashboard: a website on your own domain, a branded iOS and Android app with push notifications, a kiosk app for Android tablets, and in-person card donations with the Stripe WisePOS E reader.
Revenue beyond donations: a business directory for local companies and sponsor placements on the homepage and TV display, plus fundraising campaigns with goals and a Ramadan option for nightly giving.
PayPal as a payment method alongside cards, a “Mosque Network” for mosques to connect with each other, and AI-assisted drafts for announcements tied to Islamic occasions, which you review before publishing.
In use at mosques in Chicago, Oshkosh, and Reading (US) — and, with Masjid An-Nour in Castrop-Rauxel, in Germany too.

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Features in detail

moschee.io vs Masjid Connects: feature comparison

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moschee.io vs Masjid Connects: feature comparison
Capability	moschee.io	Masjid Connects
Website with custom domain	moschee.ioIncludedWebsite builder with a custom domain (from Basis).	Masjid ConnectsIncludedSite on your own domain with live prayer times, events, and giving; built for you during onboarding.
App for the community	moschee.ioIncludedCommunity app with your mosque's content, events, and announcements (from Basis).	Masjid ConnectsIncludedBranded iOS and Android app with prayer alerts, push announcements, events, and one-tap giving.
Prayer times	moschee.ioIncludedOwn calculation (including the Diyanet method), offsets, iqama, Mawaqit sync, CSV import.	Masjid ConnectsIncludedOwn calculation methods or an embedded Mawaqit widget; prayer times on website, app, and kiosk.
Online donations	moschee.ioIncludedOne-off or recurring, by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay via Stripe; donation projects with goal amounts; paid out to the mosque (from Basis).	Masjid ConnectsIncludedCard via Stripe or PayPal, recurring giving with a Ramadan option, campaigns with goals.
In-person card donations at the mosque	moschee.ioIncludedSumUp card readers can be connected for donations at the mosque.	Masjid ConnectsIncludedStripe WisePOS E reader for card and contactless payments, plus a kiosk app for Android tablets.
German donation receipts (Zuwendungsbestätigung)	moschee.ioPartialFor recorded online and cash donations via the donor portal, if the mosque is set up as tax-exempt.	Masjid ConnectsNot documentedNot described on the website.
Screens in the mosque	moschee.ioIncludedBrowser, smart TV apps, desktop app, and the “Moschee OS” Raspberry Pi image, with playlists.	Masjid ConnectsPartialKiosk app for Android tablets; a TV display is mentioned only for sponsor listings, not as a product of its own.
Khutbah livestream	moschee.ioIncludedBuilt-in audio/video stream, integrated with translation and recordings.	Masjid ConnectsPartialEmbeds a YouTube livestream; no streaming service of its own is described.
Live AI khutbah translation	moschee.ioIncludedAudio and captions in many languages, with detection of quoted Quran verses (from Basis).	Masjid ConnectsNot includedNot part of the described feature set.
Member management	moschee.ioNot includedmoschee.io does not offer member management.	Masjid ConnectsIncludedIncluded according to the FAQ and terms of service; the scope is not described in detail.
Interface in German and other languages	moschee.ioIncludedGerman, English, French, Turkish, and Arabic.	Masjid ConnectsIncludedEnglish, German, French, Dutch, and Arabic.
GDPR focus and European hosting	moschee.ioIncludedGDPR-compliant, hosted in Europe, built by a German team.	Masjid ConnectsPartialPrivacy policy covers GDPR and UK GDPR; contact address in New York, transfers outside the EEA under standard contractual clauses, hosting location not stated.

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Pricing

How pricing compares

Masjid Connects charges no monthly fee. According to its pricing section, one-time onboarding costs $0, each donation carries a 2% fee, business listings cost $15 per listing per month, and sponsor listings $59 per sponsor per month. Elsewhere on the same website, including the FAQ, it says instead: “One simple onboarding fee, then just 1% on transactions”. All prices are in US dollars, even on the German page, and the site does not explain whether Stripe or PayPal payment fees come on top. The terms of service also state that feature availability depends on your plan and configuration — get the terms confirmed in writing before you sign up.

moschee.io pricing: Gebetszeiten free; Basis €99 per month (€89 per month billed yearly); Gemeinde Plus €199 per month (€179 per month billed yearly); Reichweite €499 per month (€449 per month billed yearly). On online donations, moschee.io charges a platform fee of 1% (Basis), 0.75% (Gemeinde Plus), and 0.5% (Reichweite) depending on the plan, plus Stripe's payment fees, which donors can choose to cover. The free “Gebetszeiten” (prayer times) plan covers automatic calculation, manual offsets, and a website widget; the website builder, app, online donations, livestreaming, and AI translation start at Basis.

The two models work differently: with Masjid Connects, costs grow with your donation volume; with moschee.io, you pay a fixed monthly price plus a platform fee per donation depending on the plan. If your congregation gives little online and mainly needs a website, app, and donation page, the model without a base fee can be cheaper. Masjid Connects does not offer live translation, though, and its screens are limited to the kiosk app for Android tablets — so run both models against your real donation volume and the features you need.

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Our verdict

moschee.io or Masjid Connects?

Masjid Connects is a good choice if you want to start without fixed monthly costs and have your website, branded app, kiosk, and card terminal set up for you. If you want extra income from a business directory and sponsors, or want to accept donations via PayPal too, it has ready-made building blocks for that. Clarify the contradictory fee figures, billing in US dollars, and — for mosques in Germany — donation receipts, a data processing agreement, and the hosting location before you commit.

moschee.io is the stronger option if your congregation is multilingual and needs to follow the khutbah live, if you need screens in the prayer hall and your own livestream with recordings, or if a German team, European hosting, and public pricing in euros matter to you.

moschee.io does not offer association management with members, dues, and bookkeeping; Masjid Connects lists member management but does not describe its scope. So test both with your real workflows: with moschee.io, prayer times are free and the Basis plan can be tried for 14 days; with Masjid Connects, you can book a demo.

Common questions about Masjid Connects and moschee.io

How much does Masjid Connects cost?

According to the pricing section on masjidconnects.com: no monthly fee, $0 for one-time onboarding, 2% per donation, $15 per business listing per month, and $59 per sponsor listing per month. The body copy and FAQ on the same website mention a one-time onboarding fee and 1% on transactions instead. All prices in US dollars, as of October 4, 2026 — ask for the terms in writing.

Does Masjid Connects offer AI khutbah translation?

No, live translation is not part of the described feature set. According to its terms of service, Masjid Connects uses AI for announcement drafts that you review before publishing. moschee.io translates the khutbah live with AI, with audio and captions in many languages, recognizes quoted Quran verses, and is connected to the livestream — included from the Basis plan.

Is Masjid Connects suitable for mosques in Germany?

Masjid Connects has a German website and a German interface, and Masjid An-Nour in Castrop-Rauxel is at least one reference in Germany that accepts donations in euros. At the same time, the website lists a contact address in Brooklyn, New York, bills its own fees in US dollars, and describes neither German donation receipts nor its hosting location. moschee.io is built by a German team, hosted in Europe, and provides German donation receipts in the donor portal, provided your mosque is set up as tax-exempt.

Does moschee.io have member management like Masjid Connects?

No. moschee.io has no member management, no dues management, and no association bookkeeping. Masjid Connects lists member management in its FAQ and terms of service but does not describe its scope. If members and dues are your priority, ask for a demo of that functionality or use specialized association software.

Can we accept card donations inside the mosque?

Yes, with both. Masjid Connects uses the Stripe WisePOS E reader for card and contactless payments and also offers a kiosk app for Android tablets. With moschee.io, you can connect SumUp card readers for donations at the mosque; online, your community gives by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, one-off or recurring.

Which is cheaper: Masjid Connects or moschee.io?

It depends on your donation volume. Masjid Connects has no base fee and earns on every donation (1% or 2%, according to its website). moschee.io has free prayer times and fixed monthly plans from Basis, plus a platform fee on online donations depending on the plan; all prices are public on the pricing page. With low online donation volume, the model without a base fee can be cheaper; the more people give online, the more the percentage adds up. Compare the features too: live AI translation, your own livestream, and screens for smart TVs or Raspberry Pi are only available with moschee.io.

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