Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT vs Givebutter
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026). Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Givebutter ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for Development teams tracking donations / Nonprofit development and operations teams choosing a platform to collect donations, manage donors, and run fundraising campaigns. Best free platform for campaigns and events.
At a glance
| Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | Givebutter | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Best for enterprise nonprofits | Free-to-start giving, events, and peer-to-peer |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($1,000 to $5,000+/mo) | $ (free platform, optional tip + processing) |
| HQ | Charleston, USA | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Founded | 1981 | 2016 |
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
The enterprise standard for large, complex organizations, but with a high price and learning curve.
www.blackbaud.com/products/raisers-edge-nxtSee full entry in The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026)
Givebutter
Best free platform for campaigns and events.
givebutter.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.