Software · head to head
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge vs Bloomerang
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Software
Enterprise-grade donor management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Bloomerang
Software
Donor relationship management for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation; Bloomerang pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
- They diverge on capability: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Bloomerang covers Donor database management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and Bloomerang actually diverge.
| Attribute | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge | Bloomerang |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 1981 | 2012 |
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
- Donor management
- Gift tracking
- Prospect research
- Campaign management
- Advanced reporting
- Salesforce
- QuickBooks
- Desktop support
Only in Bloomerang
- Donor database management
- Donation tracking
- Relationship tracking
- Task management
- Mailchimp
- Google Drive
- IOS support
- Android support
Both cover
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Web 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 Bloomerang
- Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Bloomerang
- Campaign and appeal trackingnot Bloomerang
- Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Bloomerang
- Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot Bloomerang
Bloomerang
- Donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisationsnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot 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
Bloomerang
- Pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
- The all in one Giving Platform starts at $242 a month billed annually
- The products are sold separately, with Fundraising from $40 a month, CRM from $125 and Volunteer from $119, so a full stack means stacking subscriptions
- Every published price is a starting figure billed annually, with exact cost requiring a sales conversation
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
Bloomerang
On request- Basic$60/month
- Basic donor database
- Email marketing
- Premium$150/month
- Advanced analytics
- Volunteer management
- Mobile app
Which should you pick?
Choose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge if
- You need donor management.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want gift tracking.
Choose Bloomerang if
- You need donor database management.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want donation tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Bloomerang better?
- Neither clearly leads. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Bloomerang 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 Bloomerang?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and Bloomerang at On request.
- Does Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or Bloomerang run on more platforms?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- 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 Bloomerang is typically brought in for.
- What can Blackbaud Raiser's Edge do that Bloomerang cannot?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Web support.