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Head-to-head · Political Campaign Software

ActBlue vs RaiseTheMoney

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ActBlue #2 in Political Campaign Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 7 features Visit ActBlue
RaiseTheMoney #8 in Political Campaign Software 7.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 7 features Visit RaiseTheMoney

ActBlue leads on 0 checks, RaiseTheMoney on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreActBlue · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly ActBlue
  • Most featuresRaiseTheMoney · 4 of 7

ActBlue scores higher on our rubric for political campaign software: 8.7 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

ActBlue is the better fit for campaigns combining fundraising and field outreach. RaiseTheMoney is the better fit for campaigns focused on contributions and finance reporting.

  • ActBlue fits best

    Campaigns combining fundraising and field outreach

  • RaiseTheMoney fits best

    Campaigns focused on contributions and finance reporting

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Side by side

Feature ActBlue 8.7/10 Visit ↗ RaiseTheMoney 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.2
Ranking #2 in Political Campaign Software #8 in Political Campaign Software
Best for Campaigns combining fundraising and field outreach Campaigns focused on contributions and finance reporting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ActBlue 0/7 · RaiseTheMoney 4/7
Voter database Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Canvassing tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online donations Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Compliance reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Email/SMS messaging Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Phone banking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Volunteer management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines contribution forms and recurring donations with field outreach tools
  • Field Tools include texting, phone banking, canvassing and volunteer management
  • Integrates with NGP VAN, Action Network, Mailchimp and Mobilize
  • Collect contributions through online donation forms and pages
  • Manage donor records, fundraising events and finance reporting
  • Reach supporters with email and SMS communications
Cons
  • Eligibility is limited to Democratic and progressive-aligned entities
  • Fundraising and Field Tools may have transaction or usage fees
  • Website Builder starts at $40 per month
  • Access is web-based, with no other platform listed
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • Its listed tools center on fundraising and supporter communications
Our verdict

ActBlue brings online fundraising, field organizing and campaign website tools together for eligible Democratic candidates, progressive organizations, political committees and nonprofits. Its contribution forms and recurring donations…

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RaiseTheMoney is a cloud platform for political fundraising operations, aimed at candidates, political committees and organizations that collect contributions and manage supporter data online. It brings donation forms and pages, donor and…

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  1. ActBluePolitical Campaign Software 8.7Free plan
  2. RaiseTheMoneyPolitical Campaign Software 7.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ActBlue — where it wins

    • Combines contribution forms and recurring donations with field outreach tools
    • Field Tools include texting, phone banking, canvassing and volunteer management
    • Integrates with NGP VAN, Action Network, Mailchimp and Mobilize

    Where it doesn't

    • Eligibility is limited to Democratic and progressive-aligned entities
    • Fundraising and Field Tools may have transaction or usage fees
    • Website Builder starts at $40 per month

  • RaiseTheMoney — where it wins

    • Collect contributions through online donation forms and pages
    • Manage donor records, fundraising events and finance reporting
    • Reach supporters with email and SMS communications

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is web-based, with no other platform listed
    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
    • Its listed tools center on fundraising and supporter communications
  • ActBlue8.7/10 · Free plan

    A fundraising and field suite with free-licensing field tools and a paid website builder.

    Visit ActBlueFull verdict →
  • RaiseTheMoney7.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud fundraising toolkit for campaigns managing contributions, supporters and finance reporting.

    Visit RaiseTheMoneyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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