QuickBooks Onlinevs
Sage AccountingQuickBooks Online vs Sage Accounting for nonprofits
Choose QuickBooks Online if…
US 501(c)(3) charities that want a familiar system and can use the TechSoup offer
Not ideal for: Organisations needing strict fund accounting with built-in restricted-fund controls
Choose Sage Accounting if…
UK and Irish small charities that want discounted accounting
Not ideal for: Organisations outside the UK and Ireland
| QuickBooks Online | Sage Accounting | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ |
| Price | Free plan · paid from US$38/month list price (Simple Start) | From £20/month (Start, excl. VAT; before the charity discount) |
| Nonprofit offer | US 501(c)(3) charities can get QuickBooks Online Plus or Advanced through TechSoup for a small yearly admin fee; Australian non-profits and charities are offered 50% off for 6 months. | Registered charities, trusts and societies with fewer than 20 employees get 50% off Sage Accounting and Sage Payroll through the Sage Foundation (verified by Percent). |
| Type | Specialist | Specialist |
| Suits | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium |
| Available in | 🌍 Anywhere | 9 countriesSold as local versions in about ten countries |
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Our ratings: QuickBooks Online: The best-known accounting tool, with nonprofit reports and a wide accountant base. Sage Accounting: Established UK and Irish cloud accounting with 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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