PayFWDs vs CDM+

PayFWDs9.2Visit CDM+7.1Visit

Higher score PayFWDs #1 in Nonprofit Payroll Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit PayFWDs

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CDM+ #7 in Nonprofit Payroll Software 7.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit CDM+

• PayFWDs fits best

  Nonprofits allocating payroll to grants and programs

• CDM+ fits best

  Nonprofits needing accounting plus payroll

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Side by side

Feature	PayFWDs 9.2/10 Visit ↗	CDM+ 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.1
Ranking	#1 in Nonprofit Payroll Software	#7 in Nonprofit Payroll Software
Best for	Nonprofits allocating payroll to grants and programs	Nonprofits needing accounting plus payroll
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$25/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PayFWDs 5/5 · CDM+ 0/5
Tax filing included	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Nonprofit tax support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-state payroll	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Contractor payments	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Time tracking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Allocates labor costs across grants, funds, programs, and projects Supports federal, state, and local tax filing across multiple states Combines payroll, time tracking, HR, reporting, and contractor payments	Fund-based accounting with separate fund balances and activity reports Integrated payroll, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting Cloud, desktop, and mobile access with email, phone, and documentation support
Cons	Pricing is customized and requires contact with sales The platform is web-based rather than offered across multiple platform types Organizations seeking payroll-only software may find its wider scope unnecessary	Payroll depth is limited compared with dedicated payroll products Many plans support only one program All plans are paid and billed monthly
Our verdict	PayFWDs is a cloud-based payroll and HR platform for small to midsize nonprofits and other growing organizations. Its nonprofit focus centers on assigning labor costs to grants, funds, programs, and projects, while covering payroll… Read the review →	CDM+ combines fund accounting, church management, expense handling, budgeting, and integrated payroll for churches, nonprofits, and other faith-based organizations. It is suited to organizations that want accounting and operational… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PayFWDs — where it wins

  • Allocates labor costs across grants, funds, programs, and projects
  • Supports federal, state, and local tax filing across multiple states
  • Combines payroll, time tracking, HR, reporting, and contractor payments

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is customized and requires contact with sales
  • The platform is web-based rather than offered across multiple platform types
  • Organizations seeking payroll-only software may find its wider scope unnecessary

• CDM+ — where it wins

  • Fund-based accounting with separate fund balances and activity reports
  • Integrated payroll, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting
  • Cloud, desktop, and mobile access with email, phone, and documentation support

  Where it doesn't

  • Payroll depth is limited compared with dedicated payroll products
  • Many plans support only one program
  • All plans are paid and billed monthly

• PayFWDs9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A nonprofit-focused payroll platform built for grant allocation and multi-state compliance.

  Visit PayFWDsFull verdict →
• CDM+7.1/10 · Paid

  A broad nonprofit accounting suite with payroll integration, starting at $25 monthly.

  Visit CDM+Full verdict →