Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
Apptio Monetize vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Apptio Monetize
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Cloud-based fundraising and grant management
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Enterprise-grade donor management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Apptio Monetize covers Grant tracking, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Apptio Monetize and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge actually diverge.
| Attribute | Apptio Monetize | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Desktop | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | 2007 | 1981 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).
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
- Advanced analytics
- Tableau
- Power BI
Only in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Gift tracking
- Prospect research
- Advanced reporting
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Mobile support
Both cover
- Donor management
- Campaign management
- QuickBooks
- Salesforce
- Web support
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Apptio Monetize
- Business operationsnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Productivitynot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Automationnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Donor management and gift processing for nonprofitsnot Apptio Monetize
- Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Apptio Monetize
- Campaign and appeal trackingnot Apptio Monetize
- Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Apptio Monetize
- Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot 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.
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
- Aimed at mid-sized and large nonprofits with dedicated development teams rather than small charities
Pricing, plan by plan
Apptio Monetize
On request- Starter$120/month
- Grant tracking
- Donor management
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced analytics
- Multi-channel fundraising
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
On request- Standard$200/month
- Donor database
- Gift tracking
- Reports
- Premium$500/month
- Advanced analytics
- Prospect research
- Custom reporting
Which should you pick?
Choose Apptio Monetize if
- You need grant tracking.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want advanced analytics.
Choose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge if
- You need gift tracking.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want prospect research.
Questions people ask
- Is Apptio Monetize or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
- Neither clearly leads. Apptio Monetize starts at On request and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Apptio Monetize or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
- Apptio Monetize starts at On request and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge at On request.
- Does Apptio Monetize or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
- Apptio Monetize runs on Web, Desktop. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- 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 Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is typically brought in for.
- What can Apptio Monetize do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
- Apptio Monetize covers Grant tracking, Advanced analytics, Tableau, Power BI. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking, Prospect research, Advanced reporting, Stripe. Both handle Donor management, Campaign management, QuickBooks, Salesforce.