Software · head to head
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge vs EveryAction
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Software
Enterprise-grade donor management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
EveryAction
Software
Integrated CRM and digital marketing 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; EveryAction now sold as part of Bonterra rather than as EveryAction; everyaction.com redirects to bonterratech.com
- They diverge on capability: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking, EveryAction covers Email campaigns.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and EveryAction actually diverge.
| Attribute | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge | EveryAction |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| 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
- Campaign management
- Advanced reporting
- QuickBooks
- Desktop support
- Mobile support
Only in EveryAction
- Email campaigns
- Digital marketing
- Multi-channel engagement
- Reporting
- Zapier
- Mobile-responsive support
Both cover
- Donor management
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Salesforce
- 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 EveryAction
- Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot EveryAction
- Campaign and appeal trackingnot EveryAction
- Prospect research and wealth screeningnot EveryAction
- Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot EveryAction
EveryAction
- 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
EveryAction
- Now sold as part of Bonterra rather than as EveryAction; everyaction.com redirects to bonterratech.com
- Pricing is not published
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
EveryAction
On request- Professional$90/month
- Donor management
- Email campaigns
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced integrations
- Custom reporting
- Dedicated support
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 EveryAction if
- You need email campaigns.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want digital marketing.
Questions people ask
- Is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or EveryAction better?
- Neither clearly leads. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and EveryAction 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 EveryAction?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and EveryAction at On request.
- Does Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or EveryAction run on more platforms?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. EveryAction runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- 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 EveryAction is typically brought in for.
- What can Blackbaud Raiser's Edge do that EveryAction cannot?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management, Advanced reporting. EveryAction covers Email campaigns, Digital marketing, Multi-channel engagement, Reporting. Both handle Donor management, Stripe, PayPal, Salesforce.