About this tool
We compared 50+ tools
so you don't have to.
A free quiz that skips the hype and gives nonprofits a shortlist matched to their actual budget.
How the quiz works
Answer 6 questions
Size, stage, budget, and what's actually broken right now.
Get your ranked shortlist
Tools scored against your specific situation — not a generic top-10 list.
Set them up free
Most picks are free for 501(c)(3)s. We link you to each tool's nonprofit application.
Built for orgs at every stage
Early-stage
Just incorporated · Under $50K
Getting your 501(c)(3) and figuring out the basics. The quiz finds you a $0/yr starter stack.
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Growing org
1–3 years in · $50K–$500K
You have programs running but tools are duct-taped together. Time for a real system.
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Faith-based
Church or ministry
We include church-specific tools like Tithe.ly and Aplos that secular lists miss.
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Established
$500K+ · Multiple programs
You've outgrown your early tools. The quiz identifies what to upgrade first.
Find my tools →How we picked these tools
We looked at 50+ tools. 24 made the cut.
Nonprofit pricing
Every tool on the list has a free tier, a nonprofit discount, or a TechSoup listing. None are full-price commercial tools.
3+ years in business
No tools that launched last year. Nonprofits need software that will still exist in five years.
No developer needed
If you need to hire someone to set it up, we don't recommend it for small orgs.
Actively maintained
We check for updates and pricing changes every few months.
Built by Frontier Commons
Frontier Commons helps small nonprofits replace paid tools with free ones — so program dollars stay in programs. We run free advising calls, publish guides like the 30-day setup guide, and built this quiz.
We don't sell anything. If you want to talk through your tool stack with a real person, we offer free 30-minute calls.
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No account. No email. Answers stay in your browser.
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