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Donorbox vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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Donorbox

Software

Online fundraising platform for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Software

Enterprise-grade donor management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Donorbox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Donorbox standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% platform fee per donation on top of payment processor fees (2.2-2.49% + card processing); Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Donorbox and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge actually diverge.

Attributes where Donorbox and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge differ
AttributeDonorboxBlackbaud Raiser's Edge
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20161981

Identical on both: 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 Donorbox

  • Custom donation forms
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Payment processing
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

  • Gift tracking
  • Prospect research
  • Campaign management
  • Advanced reporting
  • Salesforce
  • QuickBooks
  • Desktop support
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Donor management
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Donorbox

  • Small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countriesnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraisingnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Multi-channel giving strategies including text-to-give and membership programmesnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

  • Donor management and gift processing for nonprofitsnot Donorbox
  • Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Donorbox
  • Campaign and appeal trackingnot Donorbox
  • Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Donorbox
  • Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot Donorbox

Where each one falls short

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

Donorbox

  • Standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% platform fee per donation on top of payment processor fees (2.2-2.49% + card processing)
  • Premium plan pricing requires contacting sales, not displayed publicly
  • Pro plan limited to growing organisations; larger nonprofits must upgrade to Premium with custom pricing

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

Donorbox

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Donorbox review.

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 Donorbox if

  • You need custom donation forms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want peer-to-peer fundraising.
Donorbox review

Choose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge if

  • You need gift tracking.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want prospect research.
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge review

Questions people ask

Is Donorbox or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
Neither clearly leads. Donorbox starts at Free 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, Donorbox or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
Donorbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Donorbox and On request for Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
Does Donorbox or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
Donorbox runs on Web. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Donorbox for free?
Yes. Donorbox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request.
What is Donorbox best used for?
Donorbox is most often used for small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countries, organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraising, multi-channel giving strategies including text-to-give and membership programmes. Of those, small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countries and organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraising are not what Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is typically brought in for.
What can Donorbox do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Payment processing, Mailchimp. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management, Advanced reporting. Both handle Donor management, Stripe, PayPal, Web support.
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