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Clean, Clear Board Reports

Aplos is a robust accounting system that allows you to keep track of your grants, programs, and fundraising so you can give your Board clarity on your finances. 

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See why thousands of nonprofits ditch Quickbooks for Aplos every year. 

AVERAGE CUSTOMER RATING 4.75

Aplos is a leader in Nonprofit Accounting on G2
Aplos is a leader in Nonprofit Payment Gateway on G2
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“Aplos is easy to use and I appreciate the Fund Reports and the Budgeting Reports. Learning the software was very easy and there are a number of help topics to assist you. Today I ran into a snag and used the chat box and received an answer back very quickly. Aplos has always be very responsive to any inquires.”

Laura S, Nonprofit Director

Source: Capterra

Aplos was chosen as Nerdwallet’s top pick for Best Overall Nonprofit Accounting Software 2024

Frustrated by Quickbooks?

Quickbooks has announced their popular products are being abandoned for thousands of users. 

  • June 1, 2024: QB Desktop Pro and Premier 2021 versions will be fully discontinued
  • August 1, 2024: only QuickBooks Enterprise will be available (starting at $150/month)
  • All remaining users must use Quickbooks online (limited functionality)

Aplos has partnered with nonprofits since 2009. We’re not going anywhere - and we continue to build solutions our Nonprofits and their accountants love. 

Why is Aplos trusted by over 40,000 non profit organizations?

Aplos is built for nonprofits, and our plans start at $57 per month with a robust set of features. Here’s why Aplos is the best option for your nonprofit.

Aplos

QuickBooks®

Made Specifically for NPOs
Aplos is true fund accounting software with donor and donation management. Online donations automatically flow into your accounting for easy contribution statements.
Made for Small Businesses
QuickBooks® is business software and lacks basic nonprofit accounting features, such as fund accounting and donation tracking.
Robust yet easy reporting
Quickly generate easy-to-read standard nonprofit reports in one click, including an Income Statement by Fund and a Balance Sheet by Fund. 
Complicated Nonprofit Reports
The reports nonprofits need are difficult or impossible to generate in the software alone. They are also hard to read and tough to explain to your board.
User-friendly interface
Created with the non-accountant in mind, the software is intuitive to use and simple to learn. Save time by splitting entries and tying them to multiple departments.
Frustrating for Nonprofits
QuickBooks® Online doesn’t offer the workarounds NPOs need to use the software for fund accounting, and users can’t split revenue by class for easy entries.
Advanced budgeting and reporting
Budget by fund, grants, departments, projects, locations, events, and more. Quickly run Budget to Actual reports to show variances between projections and actual income and expenses by month.
No Advanced Budgeting Tools
Although QuickBooks® has some budgeting tools, they don't offer advanced features, such as budgeting by funds, grants, or departments.
Balance tracking
Keep track of ongoing balances of grants and events. Separate balances by department, programs, and multiple locations
Basic balance tools
Opening balances by bank and register, customers and suppliers for small businesses
NEW! Comparative reporting
Filter out data from the Income Statement by accounts, funds and tags you can set up , and compare two periods against each other by $ or percentage change - plus previous year and year to date reporting
Requires exports
possible with spreadsheets and merging of data and exporting into a third party program
Free expert support for nonprofits
Free support is included with every subscription. Talk to a friendly, knowledgeable human when you need one, and get full access to our Training Center. Implementation options are also available.
Limited Support
QuickBooks® offers support selectively, but they dropped support for Desktop Pro and Premiere 2021 users – the version nonprofits generally attempt to use.

Nonprofit-specific features comparison at a glance

Aplos

QuickBooks®

Fund accounting
None
Tags by fund
General tagging only
Board reports
None
Cash accounting
General cash accounting
Custom reports by fund types
None
Comparative income statement reports
General statement reports
Track payroll in your accounting
Requires import
Journal entries
Limited
P&L reports
Only by cash and accrual
Favorite saved reports
Save reports
Real-time reports and income statements
Refresh and recreate
Bank reconciliation
None
Funds by type (general fund, restricted fund, grants)
No fund accounting by type

Why our users made the switch

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...Project tracking with Aplos is way better...

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I can’t simply show subtotals for operating expenses for my Board in my reports... why?

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Now I can budget by fund, and for grants

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Poor donor management - no way to do any of that in contribution statements

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Why can't I create Grant totals and lit by fund?

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Adding additional users, additional contacts cost a fortune

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We HATE the reporting

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We can’t split revenue by fund without creating separate entries for each

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There's always someone at Aplos who can give me an answer or find an answer for me. That support function has been huge. We don't have an IT department or an accounting department, so having that support there to answer software or accounting questions is like having those folks here in the office with us when we need them. I feel like Aplos is a member of our team.

Joe Hunter

Executive Director at Papillion Community Foundation

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.

Lite

$79/month
$59.25/month*

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

Core

$99/month
$74.25/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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Recurring transactions

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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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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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Recurring transactions

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Pledge tracking

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Partner integrations

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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.

Quickbooks and Aplos Frequently Asked Questions

How does switching from QuickBooks to Aplos work?

We offer a step by step guide on how to migrate from QB to Aplos. It is easy with our templates and excel imports. 

What types of organizations use Aplos?

Aplos serves not-for-profit organizations of all kinds, including foundations, charities, NGOs, churches, private and charter schools, sports organizations, and more.

Whether you're just getting started or you've been in operation for years, our software will support your work and grow with you as your organization grows. You can track donations, manage volunteers, and ensure compliance.

What is customer service like at Aplos?

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.

What can I do besides accounting with Aplos? How about payroll?

We have several plans to fit your needs and budget. Give us a call to discuss them at (888) 274-1316 or drop us a line at sales@aplos.com.  We have options for everything you need to run your organization, including:

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Fund and tag accounting

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Donation tracking

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Finance & Budgeting, including customizable reports

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Track assets

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Donor management & communication

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Online giving

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Gusto payroll integration

With Aplos, there's no need for multiple software programs. Our platform is designed to be your one-stop shop for nonprofit accounting and management. One simple login gives you access to everything you need in our cloud-based software.

It is perfect for nonprofit organizations of all sizes. From start to finish, our software is designed to save you time and money.

Give us a try, we promise you’ll be delighted with Aplos

No credit card required

Free for Quickbooks users for 30 days then choose your plan

Fast onboarding and support

See How Aplos Can Streamline Your Organization

Manage your people, finances, and giving all in one place with powerful easy-to-use tools.

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Award-winning customer service

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We are here to equip you with the powerful, effective support you need to help you feel confident. Our experts provide:
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Setup assistance, training resources, and help with data migration

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Free, ongoing software support

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Award-winning Aplos Academy and Support Center for tutorials

Aplos is the #1 software for nonprofits and churches and is trusted by over 40,000 organizations like these: