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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.

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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.

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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.

Trusted worldwide by

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Why Aplos

There’s a new way to do fund accounting

Generic accounting tools aren’t built for nonprofits. They force you to piece together workarounds just to track restricted funds or report to your board. Aplos offers purpose-built, fund-based accounting so you can focus less on spreadsheets and more on your mission.

Nonprofits have unique needs

Purpose-built for nonprofit accounting

Our nonprofit accounting software makes it simple for you to do accounting the right way. No more workarounds and excel dumps. No more cut and paste board reports!

Integrate your systems

Nonprofits have unique needs

Nonprofit financial reports

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

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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Simplify How You Track and Report Donations

No more extra spreadsheets. Track your donations once and have it magically appear in both your accounting and donation statements.

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Quick donation batches

Enter a batch once and Aplos tracks each gift by purpose while posting it directly to your accounting.

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Automatic donation tracking

Online donations are instantly recorded by donor and fund. No spreadsheets. No manual work.

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Create giving statements

Tax-deductible gifts are tracked by donor so you can quickly prepare giving statements with a single click.

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Donor Management.

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Aplos includes everything you need in one place to manage your church finances and relationships, prepare your reports, accept donations, track your people, 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
Online Event Registration Forms

Easily manage events with unlimited custom registration forms and automatic attendance tracking for registrants. You can sell individual and group tickets for retreats or fundraisers, and people can also RSVP for free events, like potlucks.

  • Automatically track registrants in the contact database
  • Use the check-in feature to track attendance and follow up with people
  • Automatically track payments in your accounting
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
Groups & Teams Portal

Provide a secure portal for small groups and ministry teams so members can log in and communicate with each other.

  • Manage membership, volunteers, and signups
  • Keep track of attendance, upload and share files, and send emails to schedule volunteers or meetings
  • Empower leaders to take care of their own administrative tasks
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Aplos different from traditional accounting software?

Aplos is purpose-built for nonprofits, with true fund accounting and nonprofit-specific reporting tools. It helps you track restricted funds, prepare for audits, and stay compliant without needing complicated workarounds. With generic accounting software not built for nonprofits, managing restricted vs unrestricted funds and pulling reports requires hours of workarounds.

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Can Aplos help with grant and fund tracking?

Yes. Aplos lets you track income and expenses by fund, grant, or program using built-in fund accounting and flexible tags. This ensures transparency for both internal reporting and external compliance.

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Is Aplos easy to use for non-accountants?

Absolutely. Aplos was designed to be intuitive for nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers. You don’t need an accounting background to manage your finances with confidence.

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Does Aplos generate reports for my board or donors?

Yes. You can create customizable reports that show how funds were used, track program expenses, and demonstrate impact. This makes it easier to maintain transparency and build trust.

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How does Aplos support audit preparation and compliance?

Aplos keeps your financial records organized and audit-ready. With clear fund separation, user permissions, and detailed reporting, you can easily meet FASB and IRS Form 990 requirements.

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Can I track program expenses across different locations or initiatives?

Yes. With Aplos, you can tag transactions by program, location, or event without complicating your chart of accounts. This gives you flexible reporting and better visibility into how funds are used across your organization.

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