• Bill.com
• DonorPerfect
• Neon CRM
• Salesforce
• PayPal
• Stripe
• Gusto
• Expensify

A very popular choice due to its ubiquity and ease of use. While not purpose-built for fund accounting, its class/location features can be configured to manage basic fund tracking. It’s an excellent starting point for many smaller nonprofits, but larger or more complex organizations may outgrow its nonprofit-specific capabilities.

It is the most widely used accounting software globally and a very common entry point for nonprofits due to its familiarity, accessibility, and integration capabilities, despite not being solely nonprofit-focused.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• Chart of Accounts
• Bank Reconciliation
• Budgeting
• Reporting (Profit & Loss by Class/Location, Statement of Activities – requires setup)
• Donor/Grant tracking (via classes/locations)
• Bill Management
• Invoice Management
• Inventory (less relevant for most NPOs)
• Payroll Integration

• CRM Systems (Salesforce, Neon CRM, DonorPerfect)
• Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Payroll Services (Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll)
• Bill Pay (Bill.com)
• Expense Management (Expensify)
• Budgeting & Reporting tools

High. Most bookkeepers and accountants are familiar with QuickBooks. The online interface is intuitive.

• Bill.com
• Stripe
• PayPal
• Gusto
• Pipedrive
• Vend
• Expensify

Xero is a strong competitor to QBO with a sleek interface and robust core accounting. Like QBO, it uses tracking categories instead of true fund accounting, making it suitable for nonprofits with less complex funding structures. Its bank feed reliability is often cited as a strength.

A popular cloud accounting alternative to QBO, favored for its modern design and bank automation, suitable for nonprofits seeking a user-friendly general accounting system.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• Bank Reconciliation (automated feeds)
• Budgeting
• Reporting (Profit & Loss by Tracking Category)
• Fixed Assets
• Expense Claims
• Inventory (basic)
• Multi-currency

• Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Payroll (Gusto, external apps)
• CRM (less direct nonprofit focus than QBO integrations)
• Bill Pay (Bill.com)
• Expense Management (Expensify)

• Stripe
• PayPal
• QuickBooks
• Mailchimp
• Vanco
• Kindful
• GuideStar

Aplos is a strong contender for smaller to mid-sized nonprofits and churches that want an all-in-one solution specifically designed for their needs. Its integrated fund accounting and donor features simplify compliance and reporting significantly compared to using separate systems or workarounds in general software.

A leading example of software specifically designed for the nonprofit and church sector, offering integrated fund accounting and donor management for smaller organizations.

• Fund Accounting
• Chart of Accounts (by fund)
• Contribution Tracking
• Donor Management
• Batch Entry
• Budgeting
• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• Bank Reconciliation
• Fixed Assets
• Payroll Integration (via partner)
• Reporting (SoAP, SoFP, Budget vs Actuals, Functional Expenses)

• Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal, Vanco)
• CRM/Donor (Kindful – although Aplos has its own)
• Email Marketing (Mailchimp)
• QuickBooks (for historical data migration)
• GuideStar

• Salesforce
• Raiser’s Edge (Blackbaud)
• Various payroll providers
• Online donation platforms
• Budgeting software

MIP is a long-standing leader in nonprofit fund accounting, trusted by thousands of organizations. It provides the depth and flexibility needed for complex financial structures, detailed grant reporting, and audit readiness. It’s more expensive and requires more specialized knowledge than general accounting software.

A long-established and widely recognized leader in providing robust fund accounting software specifically for nonprofits, suitable for organizations with complex financial reporting needs.

• Multi-dimensional Chart of Accounts (Funds, Programs, Grants, Departments, etc.)
• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• General Ledger
• Budgeting
• Encumbrance Accounting
• Fixed Assets
• Payroll (module)
• Human Resources (module)
• Grant Management (module)
• Allocations
• Reporting (SoAP, SoFP, Functional Expenses, Grant Reports, Budget vs Actuals)
• Audit Trail

• CRM Systems (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge via third parties)
• Payroll services (ADP, Paychex)
• Budgeting & Planning tools
• Online Donation platforms

• CRM Systems (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge via third parties)
• Payroll services (ADP, Paychex)
• Budgeting & Planning tools
• Online Donation platforms

Moderate to Low (initially). The system is powerful but complex. It requires dedicated training and understanding of fund accounting principles. Day-to-day tasks become easier with practice.

• Raiser’s Edge NXT (native)
• Blackbaud Merchant Services
• Various payroll providers
• Budgeting tools
• Omatic Software (integration middleware)

Financial Edge NXT is a top-tier accounting solution for large nonprofits, particularly those heavily invested in the Blackbaud fundraising platform. Its strength lies in its seamless integration with Raiser’s Edge NXT and its comprehensive feature set for managing complex nonprofit finances and reporting. It’s a significant investment in both cost and implementation.

A leading financial management solution for large nonprofits and foundations, deeply integrated with the most widely used nonprofit CRM (Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge), offering enterprise-level fund accounting.

• Fund Accounting
• Multi-dimensional Chart of Accounts
• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• General Ledger
• Grant Management
• Project Accounting
• Fixed Assets
• Budgeting
• Allocations
• Encumbrance Accounting
• Comprehensive Reporting (SoAP, SoFP, Functional Expenses, Grant Reports, Dashboards)
• Audit Trail
• Bank Reconciliation

• Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT (native)
• Blackbaud Merchant Services (payments)
• Omatic Software (middleware for various integrations)
• Payroll providers.

Moderate (for daily tasks) to Low (for initial setup and complex reporting). The cloud interface is modern, but the underlying functionality is sophisticated and requires expertise.

• Various CRM systems
• Payroll providers
• Banking institutions
• Budgeting tools
• Payment processors

AccuFund is a solid, reliable financial management system specifically designed for the public sector, including nonprofits. It excels in areas like grant management, budgeting, and providing the detailed audit trails and reporting required by funders and regulators. It offers a good balance of features for complex organizations without the scale (or cost) of potentially larger ERP systems.

A dedicated fund accounting solution for nonprofits and government entities, known for its strength in grant management and budgeting, serving the needs of mid-sized to large organizations.

• Fund Accounting
• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• General Ledger
• Grant Management
• Budgeting
• Encumbrance Accounting
• Fixed Assets
• Payroll (module)
• Allocations
• Cash Receipts
• Reporting (SoAP, SoFP, Functional Expenses, Grant Reports, Budget Performance)
• Audit Trail
• Bank Reconciliation

• CRM Systems (via APIs or custom integration)
• Payroll providers
• Banking institutions
• Third-party reporting tools

Moderate. The interface is functional but less intuitive than general accounting software. Requires training to leverage its full power, especially in reporting and module-specific tasks.

• Salesforce
• Bill.com
• Expensify
• Avalara
• Various payroll solutions
• Budgeting solutions
• Third-party marketplaces

Sage Intacct is a leading cloud financial management system with a dedicated, powerful nonprofit edition. Its multi-dimensional architecture is incredibly flexible for tracking by fund, grant, program, location, etc., and slicing data for sophisticated reporting and real-time dashboards. It’s scalable and integrates well, making it ideal for complex or fast-growing nonprofits.

A top-tier, cloud-native financial management system with a powerful nonprofit edition recognized for its multi-dimensional accounting and real-time reporting, suitable for growing and complex organizations.

• Multi-dimensional Accounting
• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• General Ledger
• Grant Tracking
• Budgeting
• Allocations
• Spend Management
• Fixed Assets
• Cash Management
• Custom Dashboards
• Automated Workflows
• Multi-entity support

• Salesforce (deep native integration)
• Bill.com
• Expensify
• Payroll providers
• Budgeting/Planning tools
• Payment Processors
• Extensive Marketplace of third-party apps

Moderate (for daily tasks) to Low (for initial setup and complex reporting). The interface is modern and logical once configured, but the power under the hood requires understanding the dimensional structure and reporting engine.

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales/CRM
• Microsoft 365 (Office, Power BI)
• Various third-party apps within the Dynamics ecosystem

Serenic Navigator leverages the power and familiarity of the Microsoft Dynamics platform to provide a comprehensive financial management solution for nonprofits and public sector organizations. It’s particularly strong for organizations needing multi-currency, multi-language, or wanting a foundation for a broader ERP system alongside CRM and other business processes. It’s a significant enterprise-level investment.

Provides a robust, ERP-capable fund accounting solution built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, suitable for larger, complex, and potentially international nonprofits already in or considering the Microsoft ecosystem.

• Fund Accounting
• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• General Ledger
• Grant Management
• Project Accounting
• Budgeting
• Allocations
• Fixed Assets
• Encumbrance Accounting
• Multi-currency
• Multi-language
• Custom Reporting
• Audit Trail

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales/CRM (native)
• Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Power BI)
• Various third-party solutions compatible with Dynamics 365 Business Central

Moderate to Low (initially). While based on Dynamics 365, the specific nonprofit modules add layers of functionality that require training. Day-to-day use is standard for an ERP once learned.

• Payroll services (ADP, Paychex)
• CRM/donor management systems
• Online donation platforms

Fund E-Z provides solid fund accounting capabilities in a package that is more accessible and less expensive than the enterprise-level systems (MIP, Blackbaud, Sage Intacct). It’s a good fit for nonprofits who have outgrown QBO/Xero’s class-based system but don’t need the full power and cost of larger solutions. It focuses purely on the financial side.

A solid, dedicated fund accounting software option specifically for nonprofits, offering a balance of necessary features and relative affordability for small to mid-sized organizations.

• Payroll providers (ADP, Paychex)
• some CRM/Donor Management systems (via import/export or specific connectors)
• Online Donation Platforms.

Moderate. Designed with nonprofit workflows in mind, making core tasks intuitive once trained. Reporting setup might require more effort. Generally considered easier to learn than MIP or AccuFund.