Looking for a Bible Gateway alternative?
Midvash is Bible & Devotional: a short daily devotional and a fast, focused study Bible, on the web and in the iOS and Android app.
Bible Gateway has served the global church for decades. This page is an honest comparison so you can pick the right tool for your study.
Bible Gateway (owned by HarperCollins Christian Publishing) is the most-used Bible website on the web: 200+ translations, audio Bibles, reading plans, and a paid Bible Gateway Plus subscription that unlocks commentaries and study Bibles. It’s a serious tool. We’re not here to claim we replace all of it. What we built is different: on the web and in the iOS and Android apps, a daily devotional session of about 5 minutes and a fast, focused study Bible, open to read without an account, with dictionary, cross-references, and commentaries. If that’s what you want, Midvash may serve you better. If you depend on Bible Gateway Plus content or specific translations only they license, stay with Bible Gateway.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Midvash | Bible Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Bible versions | 100+ versions | 200+ in 70+ languages |
| Audio Bible | AI-narrated voice | Extensive |
| Reading plans | Yes, on the web and in the app | Many (some Plus-only) |
| Commentaries | Public domain + curated | Plus subscription required |
| Study Bibles | Not available | Plus subscription required |
| Guided devotional session | Psalm, prayer, and requests, on the web and in the app | Devotional texts to read |
| Sign-up required | Not to read or look things up | Required for plans, notes |
| Bible dictionary | Full | Plus subscription |
| Character studies | Major biblical figures | Not available |
| Theology terms | Curated glossary | Not available |
| Cross-references | Inline | Limited inline |
| Gospel harmony | Synoptic side-by-side | Not available |
| Bible atlas | Maps and photos of biblical places | Not available |
| Search by meaning | Finds verses even without the same words | Keyword search |
| Rabbi (Bible chat) | With Pro | Not available |
| Shareable URLs | Every verse, term, character | Verse-level only |
| Parallel reading | Parallel mode on the web | Side-by-side view |
| Modern reading UX | Distraction-free reader | Dated layout, ads on the page |
When Bible Gateway is the better choice
- •You need 200+ translations or a translation only Bible Gateway licenses.
- •You rely on Bible Gateway Plus commentaries and study Bibles.
- •You want their reading plans and devotionals catalog.
- •You like their audio Bible library.
When Midvash might serve you better
- You want a clean, distraction-free reader.
- You want commentaries and dictionary access without a subscription.
- You want to read and look things up without creating an account.
- You want Rabbi, a Bible chat that answers in the context of the passage (with Midvash Pro).
- You value speed and a modern, fast reader in your language.
- You want a short daily devotional and a study Bible, on the web and in the app.
Our posture
Bible Gateway has put Scripture in front of millions for decades. We honor that work. Midvash exists for people who want a daily moment with the Father and a quieter study Bible, on the web and in the app. Use whichever helps you abide in the Word.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”
Frequently asked questions
How much does Midvash cost?
The Bible, the daily devotional, audio, highlights and favorites are free forever, and reading needs no account. Highlights and favorites only need a free account. Midvash Pro unlocks four things: notes, Rabbi (the Bible chat), the original Greek and Hebrew (interlinear with Strong’s), and Your daily study on the devotional passage. It costs $49.99 per year or $7.99 per month, with no free trial.
How does Midvash compare on translations?
Bible Gateway has more translations overall (200+). Midvash has 100+ versions, focused on widely used translations, plus the original Greek and Hebrew texts. If you need a niche translation, check both.
Does Midvash have a daily devotional?
Yes, on the web and in the iOS and Android apps: the theme of the day, a psalm, guided prayer, and prayer requests, in about 5 minutes.
Do I need an account?
Not to read or to look things up in the dictionary, cross-references, and commentaries. Favorites and highlights need a free account; notes, Rabbi (the Bible chat) and the original Greek and Hebrew are part of Midvash Pro; audio is free.
Can I use Midvash offline?
Yes: the Midvash apps for iOS and Android read the Bible offline.
Does Midvash have audio Bibles?
Yes, AI narration of each chapter (male or female voice) is free for everyone. If audio Bibles are your primary need, Bible Gateway has a broader library.
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