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aplos vs. powerchurch software
Your church deserves cloud-based fund accounting software, not a desktop system tied to one computer. Switch to Aplos and get the clarity your church finances need.
Get purpose-built fund accounting with modern, cloud-first workflows, without the complexity of a desktop-heavy church suite.
“I love how this is specifically for churches. So it uses church language and makes it easy to organize everything.”
“The support provided us was exceptional from well-trained staff. Satisfied customers are an obvious objective of this company at every level.”
“It's obvious the creators of Aplos designed this platform with church accounting in mind. I really like how flexible and customizable it is!”
“Overall, this is the best software for the money and I highly recommend it both for the product and the customer service.”
“Aplos makes it super simple to get up and running. Their general ledger is perfectly structured and you don't need an accounting degree to understand.”
“Simple and easy, but with advanced features for those who need it.”
Export your Chart of Accounts, Bank Reconciliation Report, member and donor contacts, and run a Trial Balance Report for your cut-off date.
Map your PowerChurch accounts and categories to your new Aplos Accounts and Funds including your general fund, missions fund, building fund, and any designated giving categories.
Use the Aplos import tool or our free service to upload your Chart of Accounts and Contacts, then set up your new Funds.
Use the Trial Balance Report from Step 1 to enter the correct starting balance for every account in Aplos via a single journal entry.
Enter any outstanding transactions per your Bank Reconciliation reports and any unpaid invoices or bills. Run reports in Aplos and compare with your PowerChurch reports to confirm everything matches.
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Aplos includes everything you need to manage your finances, prepare your reports and achieve your mission.
Aplos Software is intuitive and easy to use, but it's normal to have questions. Support from our award-winning team is included with every package, and we encourage you to reach out when you need help.
Our experts provide live, ongoing training for all customers so you have real people who will provide knowledgeable advice and tips for best practices.
Track designated funds, such as your missions fund, building fund, or grants. Keep your finances accurate and transparent to show your members, supporters, and board that you are stewarding your gifts well.
All donations given online are tracked by donor and purpose with zero work required. Tax-deductible gifts are tracked by individuals or households so you can quickly prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual giving statements with a single click.
MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) protects against emerging security threats, empowering your nonprofit to stay ahead of potential risks and safeguard valuable data and your organization's reputation.
Create unlimited custom, mobile-friendly giving forms, or add a widget to your website so people can give securely without ever having to leave your site. No coding required.
Securely collect donations and other payments using our payment partners. They are fully PCI compliant, use data encryption, and monitor for fraud.
Leverage your dynamic donor database to view the details you need to know about your people, including communication activity, notes, relationships, and giving history all in one place.
Each donor can create a My Aplos account to log in to a secure portal in the online giving platform. From there, donors can:
Customize templates for your letters and emails. Create and save welcome emails, thank you letters, automated giving statements, pledge reminders, and more.
Share your cause with an easy-to-build website using one of our customizable templates. Get started in just minutes. No coding experience is needed.
Slice and dice your financial reporting to see the exact data you need across your organization, including giving reports.
PowerChurch is a desktop-anchored church management suite with accounting as one module. Aplos is cloud-native software purpose-built around fund accounting and financial reporting for churches and nonprofits.
Yes. Many churches keep PowerChurch (or another ChMS) for member and event workflows, and run Aplos as their financial system of record for clean reporting and audits.
No. Aplos is 100% cloud-based. Nothing to install, no server to maintain, and no risk of losing data when a computer is replaced.
You’ll be able to reach our support team via phone, email, and chat. You can schedule a one-on-one appointment anytime you need to. We're proud to offer award-winning customer service from our friendly support team members who can answer your questions. We also have a dedicated knowledge base and online community where you can find answers to your questions.
Our five-star service rating speaks for itself. We don't just want to meet your expectations; we want to exceed them. You'll get unlimited customer support every step of the way, starting with onboarding and financial data migration. We'll also be there for you long after you're up and running.
Get modern fund accounting, board-ready reports, and support from people who speak church.
