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Head-to-head · Fundraising Software

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT vs Fundraise Up

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT #1 in Fundraising Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Blackbaud
Fundraise Up #8 in Fundraising Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Fundraise Up

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT leads on 0 checks, Fundraise Up 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 scoreBlackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresFundraise Up · 3 of 6

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT scores higher on our rubric for fundraising software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT is the better fit for large nonprofits with advanced fundraising needs. Fundraise Up is the better fit for digital-first fundraisers optimizing online donations.

  • Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT fits best

    Large nonprofits with advanced fundraising needs

  • Fundraise Up fits best

    Digital-first fundraisers optimizing online donations

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Side by side

Feature Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Fundraise Up 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #1 in Fundraising Software #8 in Fundraising Software
Best for Large nonprofits with advanced fundraising needs Digital-first fundraisers optimizing online donations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 5 integrations 13 integrations
Features Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT 1/6 · Fundraise Up 3/6
Donation forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Recurring donations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Peer-to-peer fundraising Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Event fundraising Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Donor management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Text-to-give Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Unifies giving history, engagement, and relationships in constituent records
  • Supports gifts, pledges, recurring giving, and major-gift pipelines
  • Combines advanced reporting with role-based dashboards and AI insights
  • Recurring giving with donor self-service controls
  • Peer-to-peer, event, and in-person fundraising workflows
  • Cards, wallets, bank debits, crypto, and fund payments
Cons
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • Its breadth is geared toward mid-market and enterprise nonprofits
  • 24/7 support is not offered
  • Performance-based pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Payment processing fees are separate from platform pricing
  • No free plan is offered
Our verdict

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT is a cloud-based fundraising CRM for nonprofits, particularly mid-sized and large organizations with dedicated development teams and relationship-based fundraising needs. It brings constituent records, gift…

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Fundraise Up is an AI-powered digital fundraising and donation platform for nonprofit organizations. It targets digital-first fundraisers that want to optimize online donations while supporting recurring giving, peer-to-peer campaigns,…

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  1. Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXTFundraising Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Fundraise UpFundraising Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT — where it wins

    • Unifies giving history, engagement, and relationships in constituent records
    • Supports gifts, pledges, recurring giving, and major-gift pipelines
    • Combines advanced reporting with role-based dashboards and AI insights

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
    • Its breadth is geared toward mid-market and enterprise nonprofits
    • 24/7 support is not offered

  • Fundraise Up — where it wins

    • Recurring giving with donor self-service controls
    • Peer-to-peer, event, and in-person fundraising workflows
    • Cards, wallets, bank debits, crypto, and fund payments

    Where it doesn't

    • Performance-based pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Payment processing fees are separate from platform pricing
    • No free plan is offered
  • Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad fundraising CRM for nonprofits managing complex donor relationships and campaigns.

    Visit BlackbaudFull verdict →
  • Fundraise Up8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad digital fundraising stack with rich payments, analytics, and CRM connections.

    Visit Fundraise UpFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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