WHAT SETS APLOS APART

Fund accounting, built for transparency

Manage the complexity of fund tracking

Aplos empowers you to maintain the legal separation between restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring every transaction lands in the correct fund without manual intervention.

Generate fund-specific financial statements in seconds

Proper fund accounting software enables granular financial reporting by fund, grant, program or department, so you can shine a light on the right data in the right format.

Build an unbreakable audit trail with real-time data

Keep every transaction tagged, categorized, and tracked within its proper fund, creating documentation that demonstrates responsible stewardship without extra work.

What our customers say

“Our nonprofit needed software that can manage donors, accounting, and credit card processing—Aplos has it all.”

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Joyce H.
Director at Killeen Independent School District

“The donation management platform is worth it by itself. It's a very crucial part in bringing in money to nonprofits and Aplos allows you to track all of the data.”

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Clayton P.
Vice President at Foster Park Sports

“I only need to spend a couple of hours a month on our financials. Running reports for our meetings and taxes is a breeze.”

Susan F.
Susan F.
Managing Director at State Street

“This product took several things that we were doing separately and put them all together in one place.”

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Lisa A.
Accountant at Teamwork Ministries

“I like that everything is all together in one spot - donor software, accounting, newsletters and online giving forms.”

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Sherry N.
Founder at Rescue Pink

“We are so pleased to find such a user-friendly, all encompassing donor and accounting database!”

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Tyan H.
Development Manager at Love Inc.
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Receive, spend, and steward money transparently

When you’re hitting a wall with generic accounting software, it’s time to turn to Aplos for true fund accounting.

Nonprofit Budgeting

Proactively plan your organization's financial goals with budgeting by fund, department, or location, ensuring you stay on mission and on budget.

Tag Management

Use flexible tags to track income and expenses for specific projects, programs, or campaigns without complicating your Chart of Accounts.

Chart of Accounts

Design a flexible framework for your accounts and fund balances that provides a clear, organized structure for all of your financial reporting.

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Integrate your systems

No more siloed systems. Our integrations help you build a connected tech stack that supports your mission from every angle.

Backed by real customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 based on 243 reviews from our customers on G2, Capterra, and Software Advice.

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Try Aplos for free

Aplos includes everything you need to manage your finances, prepare your reports and achieve your mission.

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Free Email & Phone Support
Free Email & Phone Support

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.

  • Contact support by email, phone, or chat
  • Always talk to a live person instead of a bot
  • Know your needs are understood since many of our team members come from a nonprofit or church world
Live & On-Demand Training

Our experts provide live, ongoing training for all customers so you have real people who will provide knowledgeable advice and tips for best practices.

  • Join weekly live webinars to learn from our experts
  • Find resources in the Support Center to get more in-depth understanding of the software
  • Watch tutorials in the Training Center to learn features and concepts at your own pace
True Fund Accounting

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.

  • Create a flexible chart of accounts that fits your organization's structure
  • Easily identify your tax-deductible income by purpose
  • Keep track of gifts with donor restrictions to make sure they are used for the correct purposes
  • Ensure you are using donations with time restrictions during the designated time periods
  • Import transactions from your bank to your books
  • Create journal entries for fund transfers and payroll imports
  • Print checks
  • Complete bank reconciliations
  • Track 1099s
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Donation Tracking & Giving Statements
Donation Tracking & Giving Statements

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.

  • Generate donation reports and customizable giving statements
  • Track in-kind and special gifts
  • Keep track of online and offline donations
  • Quickly import donation batches
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Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication

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.

  • Generate donation reports and customizable giving statements
  • Track in-kind and special gifts
  • Keep track of online and offline donations
  • Quickly import donation batches
Integrated Online Giving Tools

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.

  • Allow people to use their preferred payment method and control how often they give
  • Offer the option for donors to pay transaction fees
  • Allow donors to specify the purposes of their gifts
  • Easily track online gifts since they flow seamlessly into your accounting
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True Fund Accounting
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Live & On-Demand Training
Merchant Account For Secure Payments

Securely collect donations and other payments using our payment partners. They are fully PCI compliant, use data encryption, and monitor for fraud.

  • Securely accept debit, credit, and ACH bank withdrawals
  • Accept one-time or recurring gifts
  • Directly receive gifts without the need of going through a third party with long delays
  • You must have a U.S. or Canadian bank to accept online payments using Aplos
People & Donor CRM Database

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.

  • Use custom fields to track the exact information you need
  • Segment and group people with smart lists to reach the right people
  • View individual profiles as well as households
  • Use the check-in feature to track attendance for kids and adults
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Bank Reconciliation
Secure Donor Portal

Each donor can create a My Aplos account to log in to a secure portal in the online giving platform. From there, donors can:

  • Manage their own giving to your organization
  • View their contribution history
  • Download their giving statements
  • Update their payment information
Letter & Email Builders

Customize templates for your letters and emails. Create and save welcome emails, thank you letters, automated giving statements, pledge reminders, and more.

  • Use dynamic fields for personalization
  • Address letters to individuals or households
  • Create and print mailing labels
  • Automatically log communication records on your contacts' profiles
Website Builder

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.

  • Engage your supporters with dynamic content, such as photo galleries and recent news
  • Website hosting fees are included in your subscription to Aplos
  • Your website is securely hosted for you and directed to any custom domain you purchase
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Merchant Accounts
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Balance Sheet By Fund
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Customizable Reporting
Customizable Reporting & Dashboards

Slice and dice your financial reporting to see the exact data you need across your organization, including giving reports.

  • Customize necessary reports, such as your Balance Sheet by Fund or Income Statement by Fund
  • Gain insights into your financial health with a fundraising dashboard
  • Create multi-level donation reports to share with your board
  • Quickly and accurately prepare and file Form 990-N and Form 990-EZ returns online

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Aplos add-ons

Access professional bookkeeping and advanced accounting support tools built for churches and nonprofits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is fund accounting software and why is it important for nonprofits?

Fund accounting software is designed to track income and expenses by fund, grant, or program. This ensures nonprofits remain transparent and compliant while showing donors how their contributions are being used.

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Can I manage multiple funds or grants at the same time?

Yes. With Aplos, you can easily manage multiple funds, grants, and projects simultaneously, ensuring that money is tracked separately and reported accurately.

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Does Aplos generate nonprofit-specific financial reports?

Absolutely. Aplos creates GAAP-compliant nonprofit reports like Statement of Activities and Statement of Financial Position, so you can clearly show fund balances and financial health.

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Can I integrate donations and contributions with my accounting?

Yes. Donations made online or entered manually flow directly into your accounting, saving time and reducing errors while keeping fund balances accurate.

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Is Aplos easy to use for people without an accounting background?

Definitely. Aplos is built with nonprofits and churches in mind, so you don’t need an accounting degree to manage your books. Aplos also offers fund accounting services to help get you set up.

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Does Aplos offer secure access for my staff or board members?

Yes. You can grant customized access to staff, volunteers, or board members so they can view reports or manage tasks without compromising security.

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Aplos has everything you need in one place for streamlined accounting - affordably.