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Aplos nonprofit accounting
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Made for nonprofits

Aplos is specifically made for nonprofits, while QuickBooks® Premier Nonprofit Edition includes for-profit tools.

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Easy to use fund accounting

Fund accounting solutions can be simple when using software made for nonprofits. We will walk you through getting set up so you will have no problem pulling the exact reports you need every time.

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Free support

At Aplos, our friendly support team is available to help you get set up, feel comfortable in the system, and be confident you are doing it right.

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Happy customers

We take pride in building the software nonprofits need to easily manage their organizations. Folks find Aplos user-friendly and simple, earning us a 97% customer satisfaction rate!

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QuickBooks for nonprofits
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Made for small businesses

QuickBooks® is a great business accounting software. But when it comes to nonprofits, it lacks basic nonprofit accounting features, such as fund accounting and donation tracking.

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Assembly required

There is a reason why there are textbooks written about how to use QuickBooks® for Nonprofits. QuickBooks® Desktop requires careful setup, workarounds, and extra steps to make it work.

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Sketchy support

QuickBooks® for Nonprofits does offer support, but PCMag called QuickBooks® for Nonprofits support "sketchy."

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Unhappy customers

One glance at the QuickBooks® forums and you will see exactly why nonprofits have a hard time using QuickBooks® for Nonprofits and are looking for a better solution.

Try Aplos nonprofit accounting for free

No credit card required.

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Do more with Aplos advanced accounting

Upgrade for more granular reporting so you can harness the ability to see the exact data you need across your funds, departments, projects, and locations.

*Customized bundles starting at $189/month. Requires annual contract.

Budget by fund or tags

Create reports that compare budget to actual for each fund or tag.

Project, campaign, or department reporting

Easily build effective custom financial reports by project, campaign, or department.

Bill pay approval workflows

Manage your bill approvals online and pay bills securely via ACH.

Plus: Form 990 Reports, Fixed Asset Tracking, and Income & Expense Allocations.

Try Aplos for free

Aplos includes everything you need in one place to manage your bookkeeping, prepare your financial reports, accept donations, track your people, and achieve your mission. Try it free for 15 days. No credit card required.

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$79/month
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No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

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Fund accounting

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Financial Reporting

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Donation Tracking

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Contribution Statements

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Online Giving Forms & Widgets

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Event Registration

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People CRM Database

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$99/month
$49.50/month*

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

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Fund accounting

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Donation tracking

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Online giving forms

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Financial & giving reports

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Event registration

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Budgeting

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Accounts payable & receivable

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Pledge tracking

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Partner integrations

Advanced

For organizations tracking budgets and financials for grants, programs, departments, or multiple locations.

Customized solutions start at $189/month. Contact our sales team for a personalized quote.

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Fund accounting

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Donation tracking

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Financial & giving reports

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Budgeting

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Accounts payable & receivable

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Pledge tracking

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Budgeting by fund

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Project, campaign, or department budgeting & reporting

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Fixed asset tracking

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Income & expense allocations

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and more...

*Promotional pricing. Offer valid for new customers only.

Included in every Aplos package

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Free Email & Phone Support
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Live & On-Demand Training
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True Fund Accounting
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Donation Tracking & Giving Statements
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Event Registration & Tickets
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Integrated Online Giving Tools
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Merchant Account For Secure Payments
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People & Donor CRM Database
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Secure Donor Portal
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Letter & Email Builders
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Website Builder
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Groups & Teams Portal
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Customizable Reporting
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QuickBooks® Online Essentials

QuickBooks® Online Plus

QuickBooks® Online Advanced

True fund accounting

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Balance Sheet by fund

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Income Statement by fund

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Multiple types of layers for reporting

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Statement by class

Statement by class

Form 990 rreport

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Manage 1099s

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Print checks, manage bills, and track expenses

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Create & send invoices, track payments

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Collect invoice payments online

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Recurring transactions

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Budgeting

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Budget by fund

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Budget by class

Budget by class

Budget by tag

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Fixed asset module

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Cost allocations

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Form 990-N & 990-EZ filing

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Online ticket sales for events

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Website builder

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Pledge tracking & statements

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Email & letter builder

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Donation tracking

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Contribution statements

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Accept one-time & recurring online donations

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Optional add-ons:

Integrated payroll

Gusto payroll

QuickBooks® payroll

QuickBooks® payroll

QuickBooks® payroll

Full service payroll & payroll taxes

$39/mo + $6 per employee

$79/mo + $2 per employee

$79/mo + $2 per employee

$79/mo + $2 per employee

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Aplos Fund Accounting is a great tool for accounting, it might not be as well known as QuickBooks® it packs a lot under its hood. It offers the tools that I was looking for, cloud based, multiple collaborators and even donor information.

Chris J.,

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President at I Challenge Diabetes

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FAQs

Who is Aplos made for?

Aplos serves not-for-profit organizations of all kinds. QBO is a great software for small businesses, but it falls short when it comes to nonprofits. It doesn't have features like fund accounting or donation tracking that are essential for nonprofits.

Our system is perfect for:

Churches

Some of our earliest customers were churches, and we've kept them in mind as we've built our software. From tithes and offerings to donation management, Aplos has the features churches need. You can also use our software to track donations and send thank you letters to people who give.

Private & charter schools

We know schools are busy places. That's why we've designed our software to be as easy to use as possible. Our goal is to make your job easier and not add to your workload.

Aplos is perfect for private schools, charter schools, and school networks. You can use our software to manage financial reporting, track donations and tuition, and create budgets for your various departments and programs.

Sports organizations

Sports teams are a great way to bring people together, but they can be a lot of work. The Aplos platform is great for managing other types of athletic nonprofits, like booster clubs and youth leagues. Aplos can help you track your income, manage volunteers and employees, and even manage sales.

NGOs

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are vital to the work of many communities. Aplos is here to support your organization with easy-to-use software. Aplos is the perfect solution for NGOs of all sizes. Whether you're just getting started or you've been in operation for years, our software will support your work.

Charities

Charitable organizations do important work in communities around the world. Aplos is here to support your organization with easy-to-use software. Aplos is the perfect solution for charities of all sizes. Whether you're just getting started or you've been in operation for years, our software will support your work. You'll be able to track donations, manage volunteers, and ensure compliance.

Aplos offers a free trial so you can try the software before you buy it. We also have a team of experts who are ready to answer your questions. Contact us today to learn more about how Aplos can help your nonprofit succeed.

Why Aplos? Award-winning customer service.

At Aplos, we're proud to offer award-winning customer service. Our support team is available to answer your questions. We also have a robust knowledge base and online community where you can find answers to your questions.

Our 5-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. And we'll be there for you long after you're up and running.

What's included? All of the tools you need to manage your organization.

Aplos is the only software you need to oversee your nonprofit's activities. One simple login gives you access to everything you need, including:

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Financial reports

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Donor data

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Tax forms

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Mailing lists

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And more!

With Aplos, there's no need for multiple software programs. Our platform is designed to be your one-stop shop for nonprofit accounting.

Aplos is cloud-based software, so you can access it from anywhere. And because our software is web-based, there's no need to install anything on your computer. Just log in and you're ready to go!

Nonprofit accounting software that supports your mission

Aplos is nonprofit software that was created to support your mission, not get in the way. With simple financial statements, donation tracking, and easy-to-use tax forms, Aplos gives you more time to focus on what matters most.

Our accounting system is made with nonprofits in mind and is perfect for nonprofit organizations of all sizes. From start to finish, our software is designed to save you time and money.

Aplos is the only software you need to manage your nonprofit. We provide everything you need to run your nonprofit organization, including:

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Fund accounting

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Donation tracking

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Tax forms

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Reporting

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And more!