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Head-to-head · Fundraising Software

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT vs Zeffy

  • 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
Zeffy #5 in Fundraising Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Zeffy

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT leads on 0 checks, Zeffy 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
  • Free planonly Zeffy
  • Most featuresZeffy · 3 of 6

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT scores higher on our rubric for fundraising software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT is the better fit for large nonprofits with advanced fundraising needs. Zeffy is the better fit for small nonprofits wanting a free all-in-one platform.

  • Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT fits best

    Large nonprofits with advanced fundraising needs

  • Zeffy fits best

    Small nonprofits wanting a free all-in-one platform

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Side by side

Feature Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Zeffy 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #1 in Fundraising Software #5 in Fundraising Software
Best for Large nonprofits with advanced fundraising needs Small nonprofits wanting a free all-in-one platform
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Pricing on request Free
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Features Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT 1/6 · Zeffy 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
  • Covers recurring gifts, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor CRM
  • Includes memberships, raffles, auctions, and online store tools
  • Connects with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Zapier, and other listed tools
Cons
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • Its breadth is geared toward mid-market and enterprise nonprofits
  • 24/7 support is not offered
  • Campaign reporting is standard rather than advanced
  • API access is read-only for payments, contacts, and campaigns
  • Optional donor contributions at checkout may affect donor experience
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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Zeffy brings fundraising and donor administration together for nonprofits that want to manage multiple giving channels in one platform. It includes donation forms for one-time and recurring gifts, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns,…

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  1. Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXTFundraising Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. ZeffyFundraising Software 9.0Free plan

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

  • Zeffy — where it wins

    • Covers recurring gifts, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor CRM
    • Includes memberships, raffles, auctions, and online store tools
    • Connects with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Zapier, and other listed tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Campaign reporting is standard rather than advanced
    • API access is read-only for payments, contacts, and campaigns
    • Optional donor contributions at checkout may affect donor experience
  • 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 →
  • Zeffy9.0/10 · Free plan

    A free nonprofit platform spanning donations, events, donor management, and in-person payments.

    Visit ZeffyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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