Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
Givebutter vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Givebutter
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Free nonprofit fundraising with donor management and campaign tools
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Enterprise-grade donor management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Givebutter zero platform fee only applies when the donor tip option is left enabled; disabling tips triggers a flat 3% platform fee plus card processing, 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 Givebutter and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge actually diverge.
| Attribute | Givebutter | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | Unknown | 1981 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).
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 Givebutter
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.
Givebutter
No use cases recorded yet. See the Givebutter review.
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Donor management and gift processing for nonprofitsnot Givebutter
- Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Givebutter
- Campaign and appeal trackingnot Givebutter
- Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Givebutter
- Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot Givebutter
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Givebutter
- Zero platform fee only applies when the donor tip option is left enabled; disabling tips triggers a flat 3% platform fee plus card processing, as of August 2026
- Automated workflows, texting and custom reports require the Plus tier starting at $29 per month for 250 or fewer contacts, 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
Givebutter
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Givebutter 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 Givebutter if
Nothing in the data separates Givebutter from Blackbaud Raiser's Edge on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Blackbaud Raiser's Edge if
- You need donor management.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want gift tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Givebutter or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
- Neither clearly leads. Givebutter 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, Givebutter or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
- Givebutter starts at On request and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge at On request.
- Does Givebutter or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
- Givebutter runs on Web. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- What can Givebutter do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management.