Donor CRM · head to head
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT vs Bloomerang
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and Bloomerang both sit in Donor CRM. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT: Quote-only; Vendr puts the median Blackbaud contract at ~$20,417/yr. Bloomerang: From $125/mo, billed annually ($1,500/yr), CRM only. The table below lines up pricing model and fit, each in the product's own terms, so you can see which one matches your shop.
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| Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | Bloomerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Quote-only; Vendr puts the median Blackbaud contract at ~$20,417/yr | From $125/mo, billed annually ($1,500/yr), CRM only |
| Pricing model | Quoted per organization; 3-year auto-renewing term is the default | Three products priced separately; scales with record count above the entry price, quoted rather than published. Unlimited users. |
| Best for | Large shops with a dedicated database administrator and genuinely complex gift structures, higher ed, hospitals, major arts institutions. | Trusted name in the space with retention-focused features. Loved by all shop sizes, but works especially well for mid to large organizations. |
| Last verified | Aug 2026 | Aug 2026 |
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Strengths: Depth on planned giving, complex constituent relationships and gift structures that smaller systems cannot match; The sector's deepest bench of consultants, trained users and third-party integrations; Enterprise reporting that holds up when a board wants the number sliced a new way.
Not the fit?
- Under $5M raised with no database administrator? DonorDock →
- Want the same job done with published pricing? Bloomerang →
Bloomerang
Strengths: Retention dashboards show who is lapsing before they're gone; Consistently top-rated for ease of use; new hires are productive fast; Unlimited users at every tier.
Not the fit?
- Watching every dollar? Eleo →
- Want the database to drive your daily follow-up? DonorDock →