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Apptio Monetize vs Microsoft Nonprofit Program

Apptio Monetize logo

Apptio Monetize

Software

Cloud-based fundraising and grant management

From
On request
Rated
-
Microsoft Nonprofit Program logo

Microsoft Nonprofit Program

Software

Free Microsoft tools for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Microsoft Nonprofit Program has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Apptio Monetize covers Grant tracking, Microsoft Nonprofit Program covers Office Suite.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apptio Monetize and Microsoft Nonprofit Program actually diverge.

Attributes where Apptio Monetize and Microsoft Nonprofit Program differ
AttributeApptio MonetizeMicrosoft Nonprofit Program
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, IOS, Android, Desktop
Founded20071975

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apptio Monetize

  • Grant tracking
  • Donor management
  • Campaign management
  • Advanced analytics
  • QuickBooks
  • Salesforce
  • Tableau

Only in Microsoft Nonprofit Program

  • Office Suite
  • Cloud storage
  • Email and collaboration
  • Analytics
  • CRM
  • Data analytics
  • Teams
  • SharePoint

Both cover

  • Power BI
  • Web support
  • Desktop support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apptio Monetize

  • Business operationsnot Microsoft Nonprofit Program
  • Productivitynot Microsoft Nonprofit Program
  • Automationnot Microsoft Nonprofit Program

Microsoft Nonprofit Program

  • Microsoft 365 licences for a registered nonprofit's staffnot Apptio Monetize
  • Discounted cloud services for volunteers and temporary employeesnot Apptio Monetize
  • Azure credits for nonprofit workloadsnot Apptio Monetize
  • Public libraries and museums qualifying outside the usual charity definitionnot Apptio Monetize

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apptio Monetize

Nothing recorded yet. See the Apptio Monetize review.

Microsoft Nonprofit Program

  • Schools, universities, government agencies, banks, insurers, professional associations, sports bodies and political and labour groups are all ineligible
  • Free granted licences cover paid employees and unpaid executive staff only; volunteers and temporary staff get discounts rather than grants
  • Organisations must keep at least 85 percent of granted licences actively used
  • Licence counts vary by country and a group of organisations can hold only one grant account

Pricing, plan by plan

Apptio Monetize

On request
  • Starter$120/month
    • Grant tracking
    • Donor management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Multi-channel fundraising

Microsoft Nonprofit Program

Free
  • Nonprofit ProgramFree
    • Office 365
    • Azure
    • Dynamics 365

Which should you pick?

Choose Apptio Monetize if

  • You need grant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want donor management.

Choose Microsoft Nonprofit Program if

  • You need office suite.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want cloud storage.

Questions people ask

Is Apptio Monetize or Microsoft Nonprofit Program better?
Neither clearly leads. Apptio Monetize starts at On request and Microsoft Nonprofit Program at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apptio Monetize or Microsoft Nonprofit Program?
Microsoft Nonprofit Program has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Apptio Monetize and Free for Microsoft Nonprofit Program.
Does Apptio Monetize or Microsoft Nonprofit Program run on more platforms?
Apptio Monetize runs on Web, Desktop. Microsoft Nonprofit Program runs on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Microsoft Nonprofit Program for free?
Yes. Microsoft Nonprofit Program has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apptio Monetize starts at On request.
What is Apptio Monetize best used for?
Apptio Monetize is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Microsoft Nonprofit Program is typically brought in for.
What can Apptio Monetize do that Microsoft Nonprofit Program cannot?
Apptio Monetize covers Grant tracking, Donor management, Campaign management, Advanced analytics. Microsoft Nonprofit Program covers Office Suite, Cloud storage, Email and collaboration, Analytics. Both handle Power BI, Web support, Desktop support.

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