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Salsa CRM vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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Salsa CRM

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Integrated CRM and email marketing for nonprofits

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

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Enterprise-grade donor management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Salsa CRM no longer sold as Salsa. salsalabs.com redirects to Bonterra, which absorbed it alongside EveryAction; Blackbaud Raiser's Edge pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: Salsa CRM covers Contact management, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Salsa CRM and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge differ
AttributeSalsa CRMBlackbaud Raiser's Edge
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20001981

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 Salsa CRM

  • Contact management
  • Email marketing
  • Fundraising tools
  • Advocacy campaigns
  • Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

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

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Salesforce
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Salsa CRM

  • 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 Salsa CRM
  • Major gift portfolio management for fundraisersnot Salsa CRM
  • Campaign and appeal trackingnot Salsa CRM
  • Prospect research and wealth screeningnot Salsa CRM
  • Fundraising reporting for boards and fundersnot Salsa CRM

Where each one falls short

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

Salsa CRM

  • No longer sold as Salsa. salsalabs.com redirects to Bonterra, which absorbed it alongside EveryAction
  • 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

Salsa CRM

On request
  • Essential$85/month
    • Contact management
    • Email marketing
  • Advanced$200/month
    • Fundraising tools
    • Advocacy campaigns
    • Reporting

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 Salsa CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want email marketing.
Salsa CRM 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 Salsa CRM or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge better?
Neither clearly leads. Salsa CRM 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, Salsa CRM or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge?
Salsa CRM starts at On request and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge at On request.
Does Salsa CRM or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge run on more platforms?
Salsa CRM runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is Salsa CRM best used for?
Salsa CRM 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 Salsa CRM do that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge cannot?
Salsa CRM covers Contact management, Email marketing, Fundraising tools, Advocacy campaigns. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge covers Donor management, Gift tracking, Prospect research, Campaign management. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Salesforce, Web support.
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