Aplos vs LineLedger

AAplos9.1Visit LineLedger8.9Visit

Higher score A Aplos #4 in Nonprofit Accounting Software 9.1/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Aplos

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LineLedger #6 in Nonprofit Accounting Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit LineLedger

• Aplos fits best

  Nonprofits combining accounting and donor CRM

• LineLedger fits best

  Budget-conscious nonprofits wanting open source

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Side by side

Feature	AAplos 9.1/10 Visit ↗	LineLedger 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Nonprofit Accounting Software	#6 in Nonprofit Accounting Software
Best for	Nonprofits combining accounting and donor CRM	Budget-conscious nonprofits wanting open source
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	15 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	2 integrations	6 integrations
Features Aplos 6/6 · LineLedger 6/6
Fund accounting	✓	✓
Restricted-fund tracking	✓	✓
Budgeting	✓	✓
Financial reports	✓	✓
Grant tracking	✓	✓
Audit trail	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Tracks designated, grant, and time-restricted funds Includes budgeting by fund and budget-to-actual reporting Combines donor CRM, donation tracking, and a secure donor portal	Tracks restricted funds, interfund transfers, grants, and donation receipts Combines budgeting, bank reconciliation, and drill-through financial reports Offers self-hosted deployment, REST API access, and portable ZIP backups
Cons	No free plan; access is paid after a 15-day trial Available on web only Custom plan pricing is tailored rather than standard	Self-hosting means the organization runs the software on its own infrastructure No hosted service is offered Its broad accounting features may be more than a small group needs
Our verdict	Nonprofits and churches looking to manage accounting alongside donor information may find Aplos a relevant fit. Its web-based product combines fund accounting, donation tracking, financial reporting, budgeting, donor management, and… Read the review →	LineLedger is an open-source, double-entry accounting application for charities, clubs, associations, and other organizations. Nonprofits can track restricted funds, interfund transfers, grants, donation receipts, and net-asset subtypes… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Aplos — where it wins

  • Tracks designated, grant, and time-restricted funds
  • Includes budgeting by fund and budget-to-actual reporting
  • Combines donor CRM, donation tracking, and a secure donor portal

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access is paid after a 15-day trial
  • Available on web only
  • Custom plan pricing is tailored rather than standard

• LineLedger — where it wins

  • Tracks restricted funds, interfund transfers, grants, and donation receipts
  • Combines budgeting, bank reconciliation, and drill-through financial reports
  • Offers self-hosted deployment, REST API access, and portable ZIP backups

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosting means the organization runs the software on its own infrastructure
  • No hosted service is offered
  • Its broad accounting features may be more than a small group needs

• AAplos9.1/10 · 15-day trial

  Combines nonprofit fund accounting, budgeting, and donor CRM in a web-based product.

  Visit AplosFull verdict →
• LineLedger8.9/10 · Free plan

  A self-hosted ledger for nonprofits that need restricted-fund accounting and control of their infrastructure.

  Visit LineLedgerFull verdict →