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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    MIP Fund Accounting

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AMIP Fund Accounting™ is a configurable fund accounting solution. The solution includes functionality for fund accounting, procurement, budgeting, payroll, human resources, timekeeping, fixed asset management, grant management, and dashboards for nonprofits and government agencies.N/A

    QuickBooks Desktop Pro

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AQuickbooks Desktop Pro is accounting software from Intuit, Inc. It includes core accounting features, plus analytics and exportable reports. It is offered in on-premise and SaaS forms.N/A
    Pricing
    MIP Fund AccountingQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MIP Fund AccountingQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    MIP Fund AccountingQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Considered Both Products
    Momentive Software
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    I've had limited use of Quickbooks, but I think MIP Fund Accounting is far superior with the options and capabilities
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    Our county still has EDEN - we use MIP for our grant and contract tracking because MIP is much more flexible to track the Data and run reports from. EDEN is impossible to do the kind of tracking that we need to track and bill our grants and contracts.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    MIP Fund Accounting is the only financial software program that I have used for the purpose of consolidating financial data, and it seems to perform that function with a minimal learning curve. My employer is a non-profit entity. MIP Fund Accounting is built to function for …
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    Compared to other software I've used, MIP is by far the most user friendly and easiest to operate that've I've seen. Reports are easy to run, and I love being able to narrow down the information to only pull specific items.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    I have been at this position for 7 years and don't feel like I am in a position to compare the products.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    I like the fund separation in MIP
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    This is the first time I've worked in the non-profit world. Accounting is somewhat different so I am very glad to be using a product designed specifically for non-profits. Many accounting processes are similar of course, but it is nice to have them tailored to fit the …
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    QB didn't give enough security or division for the grants.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    I feel like MIP Fund Accounting (formerly Abila MIP) has more features and options for customization. I can get the exact report I want showing the exact information and data I need for just about everything. Sometimes it takes a while to find the correct report but I always …
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    MIP is more robust and easier to use.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    We have not started using Fund Accounting. The accounting dept still uses Mas 90.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    QuickBooks and Peachtree just didn't have the multi-user environment depth that MIP has. As such, our clients transitioned over the years. From the Sage days onwards we have used MIP to great effect. Sure there have been bumps in the road but it is an intuitive product. With an …
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    MIP is barely functional. Even QuickBooks would have been a better choice. The only functionality that MIP has is the ability to track by year across multiple year ends. There are no functional financial statement templates. Cash management is a nightmare. The work arounds to …
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    When our company first started, we used QuickBooks Pro. I felt it worked fine for the organization when we had just one funding stream. As the organization grew, we decided to move to MIP but I was hesitant as it was new to me, more detailed transactions and overall a more …
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    Again, MIP Fund accounting was already in place when I arrived 7 years ago. I had only experienced QuickBooks and some other industry specified accounting systems prior to working at a non-profit.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    MIP was purchased many, many years ago. Just recently, the HR module was purchased.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    MIP Fund Accounting is way better than Quickbooks.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    It's as good and better in almost all areas of any program I have ever worked in.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    I used QuickBooks a long time ago. MIP is more robust and flexible.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    Our organization has had this accounting software more than ten years.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    Each not-for-profit is different. If it's an association QuickBooks works fine. Generally once you have restricted funds either blackbaud or MIP becomes the better solution. Many nonprofits use Great Plains Microsoft GP but with its inability to report multiple grant periods …
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    Best internal controls. We are a non-profit.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    This product has delivered reliable data, consistency and is user friendly. Its complexity produces reports needed, fund accounting, cost allocations and accounts payable. We have not needed to vet other software as this meets our needs.
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    MIP combines the level or functionality that is needed for complex non profits, NGO's with ease of use of intuitive software. MIP provides the ability to customize as much or as little as needed for Fund/ Grant Accounting. You need to be able to produce reports for Program …
    Incentivized
    Chose MIP Fund Accounting
    MIP Fund Accounting is a user-friendly program - we like the ability to create different reports and track different grants not only by program but by funder or fund.
    Incentivized
    Intuit
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    MIP Fund Accounting has better reporting but is lesser used than QuickBooks. The reporting is not as clear when using QuickBooks for example it does not have a drill-down that is available with MIP Fund Accounting from Sage. We purchased QuickBooks Desktop Pro because we have …
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro is easy to use. I can learn it by myself by looking at the demo.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    MIP Fund AccountingQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of MIP Fund Accounting and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    MIP Fund Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    9.3
    65 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.961 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.835 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.953 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.949 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.350 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of MIP Fund Accounting and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    MIP Fund Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    7.9
    39 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings8.032 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings7.836 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of MIP Fund Accounting and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    MIP Fund Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    10.0
    94 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings10.076 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings10.089 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of MIP Fund Accounting and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    MIP Fund Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    10.0
    109 Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.094 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings10.0109 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings10.0107 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of MIP Fund Accounting and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    MIP Fund Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    9.5
    113 Ratings
    Accounts payable00 Ratings10.0108 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings10.0110 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings10.098 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings10.0109 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings10.0100 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings8.747 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings10.065 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings10.028 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings10.053 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings7.239 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings10.051 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings9.738 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings7.015 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.837 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings10.039 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings8.517 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings10.066 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings10.034 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings10.042 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings10.025 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings10.049 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of MIP Fund Accounting and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    MIP Fund Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    6.7
    56 Ratings
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings6.453 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings6.132 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings6.229 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings8.216 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of MIP Fund Accounting and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    MIP Fund Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    8.3
    71 Ratings
    Pricing00 Ratings10.051 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings10.050 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.148 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings10.059 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings9.018 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings9.021 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution00 Ratings3.216 Ratings
    User Ratings
    MIP Fund AccountingQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (434 ratings)
    9.9
    (125 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.5
    (130 ratings)
    10.0
    (18 ratings)
    Usability
    8.3
    (100 ratings)
    10.0
    (32 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (15 ratings)
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    8.7
    (90 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (99 ratings)
    1.2
    (29 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.1
    (28 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (22 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.6
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.1
    (15 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.7
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.9
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)