Blackbaud Raiser's Edge vs QuickBooks for Nonprofits

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.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or QuickBooks for Nonprofits better?

Neither clearly leads. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and QuickBooks for Nonprofits 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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits?

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request and QuickBooks for Nonprofits at On request.

Does Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or QuickBooks for Nonprofits run on more platforms?

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. QuickBooks for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android, 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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.

What can Blackbaud Raiser's Edge do that QuickBooks for Nonprofits cannot?

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Invoice management, Expense tracking, Financial reporting. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Web support, Desktop support.