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EveryAction vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

EveryAction logo

EveryAction

Software

Integrated CRM and digital marketing for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge logo

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Software

Enterprise-grade donor management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: EveryAction now sold as part of Bonterra rather than as EveryAction; everyaction.com redirects to bonterratech.com; Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: EveryAction covers Email campaigns, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where EveryAction and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge differ
AttributeEveryActionBlackbaud Raiser's Edge
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20071981

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 EveryAction

  • Email campaigns
  • Digital marketing
  • Multi-channel engagement
  • Reporting
  • Zapier
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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

EveryAction

  • Business operationsnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Productivitynot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
  • Automationnot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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

Where each one falls short

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

EveryAction

  • Now sold as part of Bonterra rather than as EveryAction; everyaction.com redirects to bonterratech.com
  • Pricing is not published

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

EveryAction

On request
  • Professional$90/month
    • Donor management
    • Email campaigns
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced integrations
    • Custom reporting
    • Dedicated support

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 EveryAction if

  • You need email campaigns.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want digital marketing.
EveryAction 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 EveryAction or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
Neither clearly leads. EveryAction starts at On request 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, EveryAction or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
EveryAction starts at On request and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge at On request.
Does EveryAction or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
EveryAction runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is EveryAction best used for?
EveryAction is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is typically brought in for.
What can EveryAction do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
EveryAction covers Email campaigns, Digital marketing, Multi-channel engagement, Reporting. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management, Advanced reporting. Both handle Donor management, Stripe, PayPal, Salesforce.
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