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Blackbaud Raiser's Edge vs Apptio Monetize

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Software
Enterprise-grade donor management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Apptio Monetize
Software
Cloud-based fundraising and grant management
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking, Apptio Monetize covers Grant tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Apptio Monetize actually diverge.
| Attribute | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge | Apptio Monetize |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 1981 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Gift tracking
- Prospect research
- Advanced reporting
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Mobile support
Only in Apptio Monetize
- Grant tracking
- Advanced analytics
- Tableau
- Power BI
Both cover
- Donor management
- Campaign management
- Salesforce
- QuickBooks
- Web support
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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
Apptio Monetize
- Business operationsnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Productivitynot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Automationnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Apptio Monetize
Nothing recorded yet. See the Apptio Monetize review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
On request- Standard$200/month
- Donor database
- Gift tracking
- Reports
- Premium$500/month
- Advanced analytics
- Prospect research
- Custom reporting
Apptio Monetize
On request- Starter$120/month
- Grant tracking
- Donor management
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced analytics
- Multi-channel fundraising
Which should you pick?
Choose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge if
- You need gift tracking.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want prospect research.
Choose Apptio Monetize if
- You need grant tracking.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want advanced analytics.
Questions people ask
- Is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Apptio Monetize better?
- Neither clearly leads. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Apptio Monetize at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Apptio Monetize?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Apptio Monetize at On request.
- Does Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Apptio Monetize run on more platforms?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Apptio Monetize runs on Web, Desktop.
- What is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge best used for?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is most often used for donor management and gift processing for nonprofits, major gift portfolio management for fundraisers, campaign and appeal tracking, prospect research and wealth screening. Of those, donor management and gift processing for nonprofits and major gift portfolio management for fundraisers are not what Apptio Monetize is typically brought in for.
- What can Blackbaud Raiser's Edge do that Apptio Monetize cannot?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking, Prospect research, Advanced reporting, Stripe. Apptio Monetize covers Grant tracking, Advanced analytics, Tableau, Power BI. Both handle Donor management, Campaign management, Salesforce, QuickBooks.
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