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GustovsZoho Books

Gusto vs Zoho Books for nonprofits

Choose Gusto if…

Small US nonprofits that employ staff and want payroll handled online

Not ideal for: Organisations outside the US

Choose Zoho Books if…

Small charities wanting cheap accounting with multi-currency

Not ideal for: Organisations needing true fund accounting

GustoZoho Books
Our rating●●●●○●●●●○
PriceFrom US$49/month plus US$6 per person (Simple)Free plan · paid from US$15/month (Standard, billed annually; US$20 billed monthly)
Nonprofit offerNone foundRegistered charities, trusts and societies get 15% off Zoho Books. Zoho for Nonprofits also gives a one-off US$5,000 wallet credit that pays 50% of eligible purchases for 5 years.
TypeSpecialistSpecialist
SuitsSmall, MediumVolunteer-run, Small, Medium
Available in🇺🇸 United States onlyUS payroll only🌍 Anywhere
Strengths
  • Easy to use for non-specialists
  • Handles tax filings automatically
  • Wide accounting integrations
  • Genuine free plan for small organisations
  • Low prices and a 15% charity discount
  • Works in many countries
Watch out for
  • US only
  • Per-employee costs rise as you grow
  • Pricing not confirmed on vendor page this session
  • No native fund accounting
  • Bank feed coverage varies by country
  • Smaller accountant community than Xero or QuickBooks
Key features
  • Full-service payroll and tax filing
  • Benefits administration
  • Employee onboarding
  • Donation receipts and payment tracking
  • Project-based tracking of income and expenses
  • Multi-currency

Our ratings: Gusto: Well-liked US payroll and HR for small organisations. Zoho Books: Low-cost accounting with a free plan and a charity discount.

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

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