Aplos
2 Reviews 5/5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★A web-based fund accounting software for nonprofit and faith based organizations.
Product Overview
Aplos software offers true fund accounting, a customizable chart of accounts, and reporting. It also includes fundraising tools like purpose creation, integrated online donation forms, and detailed reports, making it ideal for managing church and non-profit fundraising. Additionally, the software integrates donation tracking and event registration.Pros
- All-in-one financial solution
- Customize and export timely financial reports
- Easy for newly trained volunteers to learn
Cons
- Best suited for small to midsize; not enterprise
- Limited invoice customization
Target Market
Small to medium churches and non-profits that require fund accounting and reporting capabilities along with donor management and event registration.Video Overview
Features
Aplos software addresses the specific needs of NPOs:
True Fund Accounting
Easily track funds, such as grants and special programs, to comply with the financial reporting requirements associated with restricted gifts.
Custom Chart of Accounts
Create a flexible chart of accounts that fits the nonprofit structure, correctly tracks funds, and utilizes tags to manage fundraising campaigns or projects.
Tracking Donations and Other Income
Identify tax-deductible income by purpose, manage membership and sponsorship invoices, and track other forms of income without extra spreadsheets.
Other key features include:
- Free Email and Phone Support
- Live & On-Demand Training
- True Fund Accounting
- Donation Tracking and Giving Statements
- Event Registration and Tickets
- Integrated Online Giving Tools
- Merchant Account for Secure Payments
- People and Donor CRM Database
- Secure Donor Portal
- Letter and Email Builders
- Website Builder
- Groups and Teams Portal
- Customizable Reporting
In addition to the Fund Accounting, Aplos has additional apps that include:
- Donor Management for online nonprofit fundraising efforts
- Oversight for managing multiple chapters of nonprofits or related offices
- Bank Integration for importing transactions
- Bank Reconciliation for comparing the information in Aplos against bank statements
- Budgeting for creating a projected net income for the fiscal year
- Check Printing for printing checks
Pricing
Aplos software is designed to be affordable to all types of businesses, including nonprofits. There are 3 main pricing plans:
- Aplos Lite for $59 per month
- Aplos Core for $79 per month
- Aplos Core + Advanced Accounting custom pricing starts at $179 per month
Promotional offers for new customers can decrease costs to $29.50 or $39.50 monthly. Aplos’ Support comes with each membership. Aplos offers a 15-day free trial to new users and six months free to any church or nonprofit that has started within the past year.
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It was exactly what we were looking for
It was exactly what we were looking for. What stood out to me was Aplos’s ease of use for fund accounting, especially with their tags, and the fact we could integrate into Church Community Builder seamlessly without having to do twenty batches a week.
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This software is simple and easy to use for a church that is small and uses volunteers to do some of the work.
Pros
Affordable and easy to use
Cons
They offer webinars but some of our volunteers are hesitant to take advantage of the training that is available.
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