Olive Tree Bible Software

What Olive Tree Bible Software does

Olive Tree Bible Software is a privately held, Idaho-based (Moscow, ID) digital Bible study platform founded in 1998 that operates the Olive Tree Bible App and an associated content marketplace. The platform is distributed through a direct e-commerce storefront at OliveTree.com and through the iOS App Store, Google Play, Mac App Store, and Microsoft Store, reaching individual Christians, pastors and church leaders, and academic or seminary users across the United States and Canada. The company employs 11–50 people and runs as an independent, bootstrapped entity with no disclosed outside investors.

The core technology is the cross-platform Olive Tree Bible App, available on Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, Android, and web, with automatic synchronization of notes, highlights, and bookmarks across devices. Differentiated features include a Resource Guide that surfaces contextually relevant study material alongside any Bible passage, Strong's Numbers for Greek and Hebrew original-language study without requiring prior language knowledge, Linked Verses, customizable Reading Plans with reminders, Audio Bibles with text-following, and iOS Verse of the Day widgets. The platform aggregates thousands of licensed Bible study resources — Bibles, study Bibles, commentary sets, dictionaries, Greek/Hebrew lexicons, maps, devotionals, and theology resources — from multiple publishers. Payment processing is handled by Braintree (a PayPal Company); social login is supported via Facebook, Google, and Twitter; and Google Analytics is integrated for traffic analysis.

The business model combines three revenue streams: one-time digital purchases (Bibles $4.99–$29.99, study Bibles $7.99–$99.99, large commentary sets up to $2,000+), recurring subscriptions (Bible Study Packs, Commentary Select, Classic Commentaries, Starter Pack), and freemium conversion via a Free Books tier and a free KJV base text. Digital gift cards extend reach through gifting. The company markets organically through an email newsletter, blog content, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube, with seasonal promotional sales (e.g., up to 80% off themed sales) and app store optimization. Customer support is delivered through [email protected] and a 1-800 phone line.

Name

Olive Tree Bible Software

Legal name

Olive Tree Bible Software

Website

https://olivetree.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Olive Tree Bible Software is a private, Idaho-based digital Bible study platform offering a cross-platform app and a licensed marketplace of thousands of Bible study resources for individual Christians, pastors, and seminary students, monetizing via one-time purchases, subscriptions, and freemium conversion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bible Study Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (519)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Reference & Study Tools Publishing (Commentaries, Concordances, Lexicons) (MPAJAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-book Retail & Reading Platforms (Stores, Apps, Devices) (MPAJAMAA), eBook & Digital Reading Platforms (BPAMAJAK), Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE)

Keywords

• Bible study software
• Digital Bible resources
• Christian study tools
• Cross-platform Bible app
• Original language study

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. One-Time Digital Product Sales: Individual Bible translations, study Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, maps, devotionals, and other study resources are sold as one-time digital purchases. Prices range from under $5 to several hundred dollars for multi-volume sets. Products include Bibles, Study Bibles, Audio Bibles, Commentaries (Sets, Concise, Other), Concordances, Cross References, Dictionaries, Greek/Hebrew Lexicons, Bible Studies, Quick Reference, Handbooks, Biblical History & Culture, Academic Biblical Studies, Theology, Systematic Theology, Church & Pastoral, Sermons, Apologetics, Hermeneutics, Church History, Devotionals, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Christian Living, Marriage & Family, Biography, and more.
2. Subscription Packs: Subscription-based Bible Study Packs provide curated collections of commentary and study resources at reduced rates compared to individual purchases. Additional subscription tiers include Commentary Select and Classic Commentaries, offering ongoing access to specific commentary libraries.
3. Free Resources and Upsell: A selection of free books is available to attract users. The free tier drives adoption and converts users to paid individual purchases or subscription plans.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards allow customers to purchase Olive Tree products as gifts, expanding reach to new users through existing customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Olive Tree Bible Software provides a cross-platform Bible study application (Olive Tree Bible App) and a digital storefront of Bible study resources. The app enables individual users to read, study, and listen to thousands of Bible translations, commentaries, dictionaries, lexicons, devotionals, and study Bibles on Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices with synchronized notes, highlights, and bookmarks. Revenue comes from one-time digital resource purchases, subscription bundles, gift cards, and a freemium entry tier.

Product overview

Olive Tree Bible Software offers the Olive Tree Bible App as its core cross-platform product, enabling users to read, study, and listen to thousands of Bible resources across Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices with automatic synchronization. The platform provides an extensive digital Bible study ecosystem through its mobile and desktop applications, featuring core study tools such as the Resource Guide, Strong's Numbers (original language study), Linked Verses, Reading Plans, Audio Bibles, and Verse of the Day widgets. The company operates a content marketplace offering Bibles and Study Bibles, Commentary Sets, Dictionaries, Bible Maps & Atlases, Greek/Hebrew Lexicons & Tools, Devotionals, and Theology resources. Subscription offerings include Bible Study Packs, Commentary Select, Classic Commentaries, and Starter Pack bundles. The platform also provides an Online Bible for web-based access and maintains a Free Books collection. Users can purchase individual resources à la carte or through curated Collections bundles, with Gift Cards available for gifting. The platform integrates with Google Analytics for traffic analysis, Braintree/PayPal for payment processing, and offers social login via Facebook, Google, and Twitter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Olive Tree Bible App Cross-platform Bible study application enabling individual users to read, study, and listen to thousands of Bible resources across Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices with automatic synchronization of notes, highlights, and bookmarks.
• Bible Study Packs Annual subscription bundle offering curated collections of Bible commentaries and study resources at reduced rates compared to à la carte purchases.
• Commentary Select Annual subscription service providing ongoing access to a curated library of Bible commentaries within the Olive Tree Bible App.
• Classic Commentaries Annual subscription service providing access to classic Bible commentary resources within the Olive Tree Bible App.
• Starter Pack Entry-level annual subscription bundle designed for new users to begin using the Olive Tree Bible App with a starter set of Bible study resources.
• Online Bible Browser-based Bible reader available at OliveTree.com/bible, allowing Scripture study without downloading the Olive Tree Bible App.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards that allow customers to purchase Olive Tree Bible study resources and app purchases as gifts for other users.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature10 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YouVersion (Life.Church): The largest free Bible study app globally, owned by Life.Church. Directly comparable to Olive Tree on cross-platform Bible reading, reading plans, and study tools; competes for the same individual consumer segment but with a free, ad/community-funded model.
• Logos Bible Software: Premium scholarly Bible software suite with deep original-language tools, commentaries, and seminary-grade content. Closest direct competitor on the high-value pastor/scholar segment that Olive Tree targets with Strong's and BDAG/HALOT integrations.
• Blue Letter Bible: Free online Bible study platform with Strong's numbers, lexicons, and cross-references. Comparable functionality to Olive Tree's original-language and cross-reference features but ad-supported and web-first rather than a paid app ecosystem.
• Bible Gateway: Long-established web and mobile Bible platform owned by HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Comparable on Bible translations, reading plans, and study content; overlaps directly with Olive Tree's consumer and pastor use cases.
• Accordance Bible Software: Mac/iOS-first Bible study software emphasizing original-language and academic resources. Comparable on scholarly feature set and target pastor/academic segment; competes head-to-head for paying users who want deep study tooling.

Broad incumbents

• Apple Books: Apple's first-party eBook and audiobook platform. Comparable as a marketplace for digital Bibles and audio Bible content on iOS/macOS and a competitor for Olive Tree's audio Bible and eBook retail revenue on Apple devices.
• Christianbook.com (CBD): Largest general Christian retailer in North America, selling Bibles, commentaries, and study resources. Overlaps with Olive Tree's e-commerce sales of the same third-party Bible study products, though CBD distributes physical goods at scale rather than digital-first.
• Google Play Books: General-purpose eBook platform from Google. Competes at the retail layer for digital Bible and commentary purchases, particularly on Android where it is pre-installed and a default destination for e-book shoppers.

Emerging players

• ESV Bible (Crossway): Publisher-affiliated free reading and study app for the ESV translation. Comparable on mobile reading and basic study features; competes for the same engaged-reader segment but with a narrower, single-publisher content library.
• BibleHub: Web-based Bible study site with commentaries, lexicons, and parallel translations. Overlaps with Olive Tree's text-and-commentary features for casual study and competes for SEO-driven discovery of free Bible content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OliveTreeBible
• YouTubeyoutube.com/OliveTreeBible
• Facebookfacebook.com/OliveTreeBible
• Instagraminstagram.com/olive_tree_bible
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olive-tree-bible-software

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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