Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
Mightycause vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Mightycause
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Fundraising platform for nonprofits and causes
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Enterprise-grade donor management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Mightycause has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Mightycause payment processing carries an average fee of 0.95% per transaction despite the platform itself being advertised as free; Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
- They diverge on capability: Mightycause covers Campaign creation, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mightycause and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mightycause | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | 2008 | 1981 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Mightycause
- Campaign creation
- Donation collection
- Email campaigns
- Donation tracking
- Social sharing
- Google Analytics
- Mobile-responsive support
Only in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Donor management
- Gift tracking
- Prospect research
- Campaign management
- Advanced reporting
- Salesforce
- QuickBooks
- Desktop support
Both cover
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mightycause
- Nonprofits running online donation and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns without a software subscription feenot Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Donor management and gift processing for nonprofitsnot Mightycause
- Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Mightycause
- Campaign and appeal trackingnot Mightycause
- Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Mightycause
- Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot Mightycause
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mightycause
- Payment processing carries an average fee of 0.95% per transaction despite the platform itself being advertised as free
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
Mightycause
Free- FreeFree
- Campaign creation
- Donation collection
- Professional$50/month
- Advanced features
- Email campaigns
- Premium 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 Mightycause if
- You need campaign creation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want donation collection.
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 Mightycause or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mightycause 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, Mightycause or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
- Mightycause has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mightycause and On request for Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
- Does Mightycause or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
- Mightycause runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- Can I use Mightycause for free?
- Yes. Mightycause has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge starts at On request.
- What is Mightycause best used for?
- Mightycause is most often used for nonprofits running online donation and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns without a software subscription fee. Of those, nonprofits running online donation and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns without a software subscription fee is not what Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is typically brought in for.
- What can Mightycause do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
- Mightycause covers Campaign creation, Donation collection, Email campaigns, Donation tracking. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Web support.