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Funraise vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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Funraise

Software

Nonprofit fundraising and donor management with revenue-based free tier

From
Free
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

  • Only Funraise has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Funraise free plan is restricted to organizations raising under $1 million annually and carries a 5% platform fee on top of processing fees, as of August 2026; Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Funraise and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge differ
AttributeFunraiseBlackbaud Raiser's Edge
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
FoundedUnknown1981

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 Funraise

Nothing recorded that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge does not also cover.

Only in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

  • Donor management
  • Gift tracking
  • Prospect research
  • Campaign management
  • Advanced reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Salesforce

What people use each for

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

Funraise

No use cases recorded yet. See the Funraise review.

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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

Where each one falls short

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

Funraise

  • Free plan is restricted to organizations raising under $1 million annually and carries a 5% platform fee on top of processing fees, as of August 2026
  • Wealth screening, SMS messaging and dedicated success manager access require the Premium plan starting at $99 per month, as of August 2026

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

Funraise

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Funraise 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 Funraise if

  • You want to start without paying.
Funraise review

Choose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge if

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

Questions people ask

Is Funraise or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
Neither clearly leads. Funraise 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, Funraise or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
Funraise has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Funraise and On request for Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
Does Funraise or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
Funraise runs on Web. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Funraise for free?
Yes. Funraise has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request.
What can Funraise do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management.
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