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Foundant CommunitySuite vs Liberty Accounts
Both stand on accounting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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CommunitySuite brings foundation accounting, constituent records, grant workflows and donor-facing tools together. Prospective customers need to contact Foundant to discuss pricing for their organization.
Visit Foundant CommunitySuite Free trial Web
Liberty Accounts combines accounting, payroll, and charity-specific tools for UK organizations. Check the VAT, transaction surcharge, storage allowance, and trial terms before choosing a plan.
Visit Liberty AccountsThe facts
| Foundant CommunitySuite | Liberty Accounts | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Welcome pricing: £14.95 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Foundant CommunitySuite | Liberty Accounts |
| Website | foundant.com | libertyaccounts.com |
| On accounting software | #16 of 69 | #32 of 69 |
Foundant CommunitySuite: what it does well
- Combines accounting, CRM, portals and donations
- Tracks spendable balances in real time
- Processes grants and scholarships natively or through Foundant products
- Offers an open API for custom connections
What to know first
- Pricing requires contacting Foundant
- Purpose-built for foundation organizations
Liberty Accounts: what it does well
- Includes accounting, payroll, and bank reconciliation.
- Charity tools include Gift Aid filing and fund handling.
- Unlimited users are included in the Welcome plan.
- Accountants can manage multiple clients from one logon.
- Data is stated to be held exclusively in the UK.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- More than 500 monthly transactions incur a surcharge.
- Welcome plan includes 1 GB of document storage before excess charges.
- Trial page and terms give different durations.
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