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Head-to-head · Fund Accounting Software

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT vs Infor Public Sector

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT #1 in Fund Accounting Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Blackbaud
Infor Public Sector #8 in Fund Accounting Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Infor

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT leads on 0 checks, Infor Public Sector on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBlackbaud Financial Edge NXT · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresInfor Public Sector · 3 of 5

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT scores higher on our rubric for fund accounting software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT is the better fit for large nonprofits needing enterprise controls. Infor Public Sector is the better fit for public agencies needing broad operational ERP coverage.

  • Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT fits best

    Large nonprofits needing enterprise controls

  • Infor Public Sector fits best

    Public agencies needing broad operational ERP coverage

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Side by side

Feature Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Infor Public Sector 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Fund Accounting Software #8 in Fund Accounting Software
Best for Large nonprofits needing enterprise controls Public agencies needing broad operational ERP coverage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 6 integrations 3 integrations
Features Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT 1/5 · Infor Public Sector 3/5
Restricted fund tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Grant management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Budget vs. actuals Not checked yet Not checked yet
Program tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit trail ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Segmented fund accounting supports restricted funds, grants, projects, and endowments.
  • Role-based access, separation of duties, audit trails, and reconciliation support control.
  • Blackbaud, API, Marketplace, and Microsoft Power Platform integrations broaden fit.
  • Tracks tax, grant, and public funds with financial reporting
  • Combines budgeting, procurement, workflows, and audit-useful records
  • Covers billing, permitting, assets, and regulatory processes
Cons
  • Pricing requires a personalized quote rather than published plan rates.
  • Implementation, training, and ongoing support may depend on the custom package.
  • Its broad financial controls may exceed the needs of smaller nonprofits.
  • Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
  • Broad scope may require substantial implementation planning
  • Finance-only teams may prefer narrower fund-accounting software
Our verdict

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT is cloud-based financial management software for nonprofit organizations that need fund accounting alongside budgeting, reporting, grants, projects, and internal controls. Its segmented chart of accounts and…

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Infor Public Sector is an enterprise cloud ERP suite for government agencies, utilities, and K-12 organizations. Its scope extends from financial management for tax, grant, and public funds to procurement, budgeting, reporting, asset…

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  1. Blackbaud Financial Edge NXTFund Accounting Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Infor Public SectorFund Accounting Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT — where it wins

    • Segmented fund accounting supports restricted funds, grants, projects, and endowments.
    • Role-based access, separation of duties, audit trails, and reconciliation support control.
    • Blackbaud, API, Marketplace, and Microsoft Power Platform integrations broaden fit.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a personalized quote rather than published plan rates.
    • Implementation, training, and ongoing support may depend on the custom package.
    • Its broad financial controls may exceed the needs of smaller nonprofits.

  • Infor Public Sector — where it wins

    • Tracks tax, grant, and public funds with financial reporting
    • Combines budgeting, procurement, workflows, and audit-useful records
    • Covers billing, permitting, assets, and regulatory processes

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
    • Broad scope may require substantial implementation planning
    • Finance-only teams may prefer narrower fund-accounting software
  • Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A structured choice for large nonprofits managing restricted funds, grants, budgets, and controls.

    Visit BlackbaudFull verdict →
  • Infor Public Sector8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud ERP for agencies that need finance, operations, and citizen-service workflows together.

    Visit InforFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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