BEST TOOLS FOR NON-PROFITS
SilverStripe
OPEN SRCEasy to use CMS with powerful MVC framework underlying
Backdrop CMS
OPEN SRCComprehensive CMS for small to medium sized businesses and non-profits
Foodsoft
OPEN SRCManage a non-profit food coop (product catalog, ordering, accounting, job scheduling)
Galene
OPEN SRCVideo conferencing server that is easy to deploy and that requires moderate server resources
Elgg
OPEN SRCBuild, connect, and engage with your own social network.
phpList
OPEN SRCNewsletter and email marketing with advanced management of subscribers, bounces, and plugins
Postorius
OPEN SRCThe web interface for GNU Mailman.
Sympa
OPEN SRCSympa manages email lists for communities and organizations
Radicale
OPEN SRCSimple calendar and contact server with extremely low administrative overhead
Courier MTA
OPEN SRCFast, scalable, enterprise mail/groupware server providing ESMTP, IMAP, POP3, webmail, mailing list, basic web-based calendaring and scheduling services
Zulip
FREEMIUMOrganized team chat for distributed teams
Typemill
FREEMIUMOpen-source CMS for text-driven websites
YunoHost
FREEMIUMSelf-host your digital life with ease and freedom
Mautic
FREEMIUMOpen source marketing automation for everyone
Taiga
FREEMIUMFree and open-source project management for agile teams
Kdenlive
FREEMIUMProfessional video editing without the price tag
Shotcut
FREEMIUMFree, open source, cross-platform video editing for everyone.
Mabo Créa
PAIDLe partenaire digital des associations et entreprises
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CHOOSING SOFTWARE FOR NON-PROFITS
The best tools for non-profits balance functionality with ease of use. Whether you need project management, communication, analytics, or automation — this curated list highlights software specifically designed or well-suited for non-profits. We evaluate each tool based on real user feedback, feature depth, and value for money.