Nonprofit Tools
AplosvsGusto

Aplos vs Gusto for nonprofits

Choose Aplos if…

US churches and small nonprofits that need simple restricted-fund accounting

Not ideal for: Organisations outside the US

Choose Gusto if…

Small US nonprofits that employ staff and want payroll handled online

Not ideal for: Organisations outside the US

AplosGusto
Our rating●●●●○●●●●○
PriceFrom US$79/monthFrom US$49/month plus US$6 per person (Simple)
Nonprofit offerNone foundNone found
TypeAll-in-oneSpecialist
SuitsVolunteer-run, Small, MediumSmall, Medium
Available in🌍 AnywhereBuilt for United StatesBuilt for US nonprofits and churches (US tax forms)🇺🇸 United States onlyUS payroll only
Strengths
  • Built for fund accounting, not adapted from business accounting
  • Clear published pricing
  • Support for nonprofits and churches by phone, email and chat
  • Easy to use for non-specialists
  • Handles tax filings automatically
  • Wide accounting integrations
Watch out for
  • US only in practice
  • Core features such as budgeting need higher tiers
  • Smaller ecosystem than QuickBooks or Xero
  • US only
  • Per-employee costs rise as you grow
  • Pricing not confirmed on vendor page this session
Key features
  • Fund accounting by fund, grant or project
  • Donation tracking and donor giving statements
  • Online giving forms
  • Full-service payroll and tax filing
  • Benefits administration
  • Employee onboarding

Our ratings: Aplos: Well-liked fund accounting for small US nonprofits and churches at a fair price. Gusto: Well-liked US payroll and HR for small organisations.

General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer

Still deciding? Ask your AI

Opens with this shortlist ready, so your assistant can help you decide.

More comparisons

Personalised updates for your nonprofit

Tools and free offers that apply to your country and size, plus a heads-up when prices change. No spam.