WHAT SETS APLOS APART

Transaction management, built for nonprofits

Manage finances with full control as your team grows

Want better cash flow control? Track your pledges, grants, fees, and all AR and AP transactions in one streamlined system. With automated bank reconciliation, seamless bank integration, and a modern checking register, you’ll have clear insights that lead to better planning.

Keep your accounting processes accurate & compliant

Automating your workflow reduces manual entry and minimizes costly errors. With Aplos, every transaction is accounted for, unauthorized activity is flagged, and FASB compliance is built in so you can reconcile with confidence.

Connect transactions to funds for impact visibility

Managing transactions in Aplos means that every transaction in your system paints a clear picture of funding impact.

Keep your finances transparent and accurate to ensure funds are used for their specific purpose.

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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“I love how this is specifically for churches. So it uses church language and makes it easy to organize everything.”

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Tim A.

Lead Pastor at Pure Word Church

“The support provided us was exceptional from well-trained staff. Satisfied customers are an obvious objective of this company at every level.”

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James T.

Treasurer at Apostolic Lutheran Church

“It's obvious the creators of Aplos designed this platform with church accounting in mind. I really like how flexible and customizable it is!”

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William W.

Lead Pastor at Village Heights

“Overall, this is the best software for the money and I highly recommend it both for the product and the customer service.”

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Patty B.

CPA, Treasurer at Desert Outreach Synagogue

“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.

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Jacob P.

Finance Director at Hope Fellowship

“Simple and easy, but with advanced features for those who need it.”

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Organizing Pastor at Tidelands Church
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“I love how this is specifically for churches. So it uses church language and makes it easy to organize everything.”

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Tim A.

Lead Pastor at Pure Word Church

“The support provided us was exceptional from well-trained staff. Satisfied customers are an obvious objective of this company at every level.”

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James T.

Treasurer at Apostolic Lutheran Church

“It's obvious the creators of Aplos designed this platform with church accounting in mind. I really like how flexible and customizable it is!”

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William W.

Lead Pastor at Village Heights

“Overall, this is the best software for the money and I highly recommend it both for the product and the customer service.”

review desert outreach color

Patty B.

CPA, Treasurer at Desert Outreach Synagogue

“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.

Jacob P

Jacob P.

Finance Director at Hope Fellowship

“Simple and easy, but with advanced features for those who need it.”

Brandon B

Brandon B.

Organizing Pastor at Tidelands Church
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Take full control of your cash flow

For nonprofits, good transaction management ties every dollar to a specific purpose or restriction.
Here’s how transactions are managed in Aplos.

Checking Register

Get an at-a-glance, running balance of your checking account so you always know your exact cash position.

Bank Reconciliation

Quickly match your recorded transactions against your bank statement to guarantee your financial data is accurate and trustworthy.

AR & AP

Keep a clear and organized view of money coming in and going out, so you never miss a payment or an invoice.

Bank Integration

Securely connect your bank to automatically import transactions, giving you a real-time picture of your finances with less manual entry.

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is nonprofit transaction management?

Nonprofit transaction management is the process of recording, tracking, and reconciling every dollar coming in and going out of your organization. With Aplos, you can see all transactions in one place, ensuring accurate records, better cash flow control, and clear visibility into how funds are being used.

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How does Aplos help with bank reconciliation?

Aplos makes bank reconciliation simple by securely connecting to your bank to import transactions. You can quickly match each transaction against your bank statement, ensuring your books are accurate, up to date, and audit‑ready without hours of manual entry.

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Can Aplos track accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP)?

Yes. Aplos provides built‑in AR and AP tools so you can manage invoices, pledges, and bills in one place. You’ll always have a clear view of money owed to your nonprofit and payments you need to make, helping you avoid missed deadlines or errors.

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How does Aplos ensure accuracy and compliance?

Aplos reduces manual data entry by automating transaction imports and categorization. It also includes safeguards to detect unauthorized or duplicate transactions and helps maintain FASB compliance, giving nonprofits peace of mind that their financials are both accurate and audit‑ready.

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Can I connect transactions to specific funds or grants?

Yes. With Aplos, every transaction can be tied directly to a specific fund, pledge, or grant. This ensures transparent reporting and makes it easy to show donors and boards exactly how funds are being used for designated purposes.

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Can Aplos show me real-time cash flow for my nonprofit?

Yes. Aplos gives you an at‑a‑glance view of your checking register and automatically updates your balance as transactions are recorded. With real‑time cash flow insights, you’ll always know your nonprofit’s exact financial position to plan with confidence.

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