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# Aplos vs MIP Fund Accounting Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Aplos** [

4.7/5(99)

](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/reviews#reviews)

**MIP Fund Accounting** [

3.8/5(38)

](https://www.g2.com/products/mip-fund-accounting/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Aplos**
Free Trial

**$79.00** Per Month · Lite

**MIP Fund Accounting**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Aplos**
1 monthFaster

Based on 48 responses

**MIP Fund Accounting**
2 months

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**Aplos**
8 months

Based on 41 responses

**MIP Fund Accounting**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Aplos**
$$$$$

**MIP Fund Accounting**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Aplos**
14%

**MIP Fund Accounting**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Aplos**
[
Ease of Use (47)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1739566&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (23)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1738778&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1737857&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Accounting Limitations (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1738848&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**MIP Fund Accounting**
[
Reporting (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mip-fund-accounting/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2234818&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Dimensions (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mip-fund-accounting/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2467716&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Data Management (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mip-fund-accounting/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2467706&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Import Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/mip-fund-accounting/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2467712&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Aplos**
[

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Gusto

](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0406d98a1f4a9c48586a127ce2ad9830/aplos-software-keela.png "Product Avatar Image")

Keela

](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos-software-keela/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_033aa224b72b00b72e8860e4e6401efc/microsoft-excel.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Excel

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1284bbeb9f0969eb6450a8cf33a4f923/pex.png "Product Avatar Image")

PEX

](https://www.g2.com/products/pex/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/integrations)

**MIP Fund Accounting**
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GiveSmart

](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews)[
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Screenshots

**Aplos**
 ![Aplos screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1354739/New-Aplos-Dashboard-2.png)

**MIP Fund Accounting**
 ![MIP Fund Accounting screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/70391/expirable-direct-uploads_2Fa69abaf8-01d9-4827-8ecf-53371a2c35d3_2FMAD_1.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Aplos**

9.2

9.284

**MIP Fund Accounting**

8.1

8.137

Ease of Use

**Aplos**

9.3

9.387

**MIP Fund Accounting**

7.0

7.037

Ease of Setup

**Aplos**

8.9

8.974

**MIP Fund Accounting**

7.5

7.516

Ease of Admin

**Aplos**

9.3

9.359

**MIP Fund Accounting**

7.2

7.215

Quality of Support

**Aplos**

9.4

9.484

**MIP Fund Accounting**

7.4

7.434

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Aplos**

9.5

9.559

**MIP Fund Accounting**

8.2

8.214

Product Direction (% positive)

**Aplos**

9.6

9.682

**MIP Fund Accounting**

6.2

6.237

Features

Nonprofit Accounting[Hide 70 FeaturesShow 70 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.0

73

6.7

24

General Ledger

Journal Entries

8.7(won by 1.5)

66

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

19

Tags / Dimensions

8.6(won by 3.5)

62

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.1

14

Audit Trail

8.8(won by 1.7)

59

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.1

16

Accounts Receivable

Invoice Customization

7.7(won by 1.0)

47

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.7

8

AR Automation

7.9(won by 1.6)

46

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.3

8

Collections Automation

7.4(won by 1.4)

42

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.0

7

Accounts Payable

AP Automation

8.2(won by 0.6)

49

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

16

Payment Processing

8.1(won by 0.7)

55

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

18

Purchase Orders

6.8(won by 0.1)

43

6.7

6

Invoice Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

ACH Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchasing & Receiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Partnership Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

General Ledger

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recurring Giving

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Donation Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounts Receivable

Not enough data

Not enough data

Check Printing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chart of Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Revenue Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bank Reconciliation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fund Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounts Payable

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fixed Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Donor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Income & Balance Sheet

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fund Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profit/Loss Statement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recurring/Subscription Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Nonprofits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Nonprofit[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fund Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Member Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Donor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Volunteer Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Nonprofits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recurring/Subscription Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Membership Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dues Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Committee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fundraising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Aplos](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ba79146395b8c60016f345a56254bcc0/aplos.svg "Aplos")](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/reviews)

Aplos

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

92.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

6.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

1.1%

[![MIP Fund Accounting](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_33f818b0a984e3116ce9d50007d1b590/mip-fund-accounting.jpg "MIP Fund Accounting")](https://www.g2.com/products/mip-fund-accounting/reviews)

MIP Fund Accounting

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

40.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

59.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

92.6%

40.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

6.3%

59.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

1.1%

0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Aplos](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ba79146395b8c60016f345a56254bcc0/aplos.svg "Aplos")](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/reviews)
Aplos

Non-Profit Organization Management

53.7%

Religious Institutions

23.2%

Accounting

11.6%

Consulting

1.1%

Real Estate

1.1%

Other

9.5%

[![MIP Fund Accounting](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_33f818b0a984e3116ce9d50007d1b590/mip-fund-accounting.jpg "MIP Fund Accounting")](https://www.g2.com/products/mip-fund-accounting/reviews)
MIP Fund Accounting

Non-Profit Organization Management

35.1%

Hospital & Health Care

16.2%

Education Management

8.1%

Accounting

8.1%

Primary/Secondary Education

5.4%

Other

27.0%

FAQs

## Aplos vs MIP Fund Accounting FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between MIP Fund Accounting vs Aplos?

Aplos stands out from MIP Fund Accounting with a higher G2 rating, stronger support and setup scores, and a clear lead in ease of use according to reviewers.

| | [MIP Fund Accounting](https://www.g2.com/products/mip-fund-accounting/reviews) | [Aplos](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 3.8/5 (38 reviews) | 4.7/5 (97 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| Quality of Support score | 7.4 | 9.4 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Reporting | Ease of Use |

### How do the pricing models of MIP Fund Accounting and Aplos compare?

Aplos is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **MIP Fund Accounting:** Reviewers describe pricing as on par, but note that training and support often require additional fees.
- **Aplos:** Reviewers frequently mention the product as expensive (10 all-time mentions), but also highlight that the value justifies the cost due to ease of use and robust features.
- **Switching-reason:** Many reviewers cite switching from QuickBooks to Aplos for better fund accounting and reporting capabilities.

### What are the best alternatives to MIP Fund Accounting and Aplos?

The top 3 alternatives to MIP Fund Accounting and Aplos are Sage Intacct, Blackbaud, and QuickBooks Online.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MIP Fund Accounting](https://www.g2.com/products/mip-fund-accounting/reviews) | 3.8/5 (38 reviews) | Mid-Market | Pricing is on par, but training/support often require extra fees | Reporting |
| [Aplos](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos/reviews) | 4.7/5 (97 reviews) | Small-Business | Expensive, but value justified by ease of use and features | Ease of Use |
| [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews) | 4.3/5 (4433 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Blackbaud](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-financial-edge-nxt/reviews) | 4.1/5 (129 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [QuickBooks Online](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-online/reviews) | 4.0/5 (3871 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Nonprofit Accounting features should I prioritize when comparing MIP Fund Accounting and Aplos?

Buyers comparing MIP Fund Accounting and Aplos should prioritize ease of use, reporting, customer support, integrations, and fund management.

- **Ease of Use:** Aplos: 9.3 (47 all-time mentions); MIP Fund Accounting: 7.0 (1 all-time mention).
- **Reporting:** Aplos: 16 all-time mentions; MIP Fund Accounting: 2 all-time mentions.
- **Customer Support:** Aplos: 23 all-time mentions; MIP Fund Accounting: —.
- **Integrations:** Aplos: 13 all-time mentions; MIP Fund Accounting: —.
- **Fund Management:** Aplos: 9 all-time mentions; MIP Fund Accounting: 1 all-time mention (Dimensions).

### What are the pros and cons of MIP Fund Accounting vs Aplos?

Aplos's headline strength is ease of use, while MIP Fund Accounting's is reporting.

- **MIP Fund Accounting strengths:** Reporting (2 all-time mentions), dimensions and tracking efficiency, ease of use (1 all-time mention), efficiency.
- **MIP Fund Accounting trade-offs:** Data management and import issues, insufficient training, learning curve, limited integrations, and support often requiring additional fees.
- **Aplos strengths:** Ease of use (47 all-time mentions), customer support (23), easy setup (17), reporting (16), features (14), integrations (13), intuitive navigation (13), efficiency (10), customization (9), donations and funds management (9 each).
- **Aplos trade-offs:** Expense (10 all-time mentions), some reviewers note frequent product changes and additional fees for certain features or support.

### Is MIP Fund Accounting or Aplos better for small businesses?

Aplos is the better fit for small businesses, with a higher share of small-business reviewers and stronger sentiment in that segment.

- **MIP Fund Accounting:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its suitability for medium-sized nonprofits and complex fund tracking.
- **Aplos:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its ease of use, quick setup, and suitability for organizations with limited accounting expertise.

### Which Nonprofit Accounting platform has better integrations?

Aplos is favored by reviewers for integrations, with more frequent mentions and positive sentiment.

- **MIP Fund Accounting:** Reviewers cite a significant lack of integration as a major drawback.
- **Aplos:** Integrations are mentioned in 13 reviews all-time, with recent reviewers highlighting connections to Keela and positive experiences with banking and payroll integrations.

### How do MIP Fund Accounting and Aplos compare on customer support?

Aplos leads MIP Fund Accounting in Quality of Support by a margin of 2.0 points (9.4 vs 7.4), a material difference.

- **MIP Fund Accounting:** Reviewers report slow support responses, limited product knowledge among support staff, and frequent paywalls for advanced help.
- **Aplos:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support for responsiveness, helpfulness, and effective onboarding, with 23 all-time mentions of positive support experiences.

### Which is easier to implement, MIP Fund Accounting or Aplos?

Aplos leads MIP Fund Accounting in Ease of Setup by 1.4 points (8.9 vs 7.5), a material difference.

- **MIP Fund Accounting:** Reviewers describe setup as manageable but note a steep learning curve and the need for paid training to unlock full functionality.
- **Aplos:** Reviewers highlight quick, easy onboarding, strong support during implementation, and minimal training required for new users.

### Which product has better Journal Entries?

Aplos is favored for Journal Entries, with more positive reviewer sentiment and ease-of-use mentions.

- **MIP Fund Accounting:** Reviewers note that creating and posting a journal entry requires too many steps and is less intuitive.
- **Aplos:** Reviewers highlight the ability to duplicate and edit journal entries easily, with positive feedback on the simplicity and efficiency of the process.

Alternatives

**Aplos Alternatives**

 ![Sage Intacct](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_14f9ce34aa0bb0f679b3f8e617a83f09/sage-intacct.jpg "Sage Intacct")

[
Sage Intacct
](/products/sage-intacct/reviews)

 ![QuickBooks Online](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b25008554ea0586db2f358c9fa996493/quickbooks-online.svg "QuickBooks Online")

[
QuickBooks Online
](/products/quickbooks-online/reviews)

 ![NetSuite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b02508eaf1eed7c1c991b5f0ce3fab7/oracle-netsuite.svg "NetSuite")

[
NetSuite
](/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews)

 ![Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f45992247dd07f6985ff3c5e60ede1a5/blackbaud-financial-edge-nxt.png "Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT")

[
Blackbaud
](/products/blackbaud-financial-edge-nxt/reviews)

**MIP Fund Accounting Alternatives**

 ![Sage Intacct](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_14f9ce34aa0bb0f679b3f8e617a83f09/sage-intacct.jpg "Sage Intacct")

[
Sage Intacct
](/products/sage-intacct/reviews)

 ![Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f45992247dd07f6985ff3c5e60ede1a5/blackbaud-financial-edge-nxt.png "Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT")

[
Blackbaud
](/products/blackbaud-financial-edge-nxt/reviews)

 ![QuickBooks Online](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b25008554ea0586db2f358c9fa996493/quickbooks-online.svg "QuickBooks Online")

[
QuickBooks Online
](/products/quickbooks-online/reviews)

 ![NetSuite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b02508eaf1eed7c1c991b5f0ce3fab7/oracle-netsuite.svg "NetSuite")

[
NetSuite
](/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews)