Raiser's Edge NXT

Givebutter vs Raiser's Edge NXT

Compare Givebutter and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT across features, pricing transparency, and user support to see the practical differences between a modern fundraising platform and a traditional enterprise CRM.

We know every nonprofit’s situation is unique, so we’ve compiled all the information you need to compare Givebutter to Raiser's Edge NXT and choose the best cloud-based fundraising and donor management platform for your organization. Comparison data last updated in February 2026.

3 reasons nonprofits choose Givebutter over Raiser's Edge NXT

Raise more

Raiser’s Edge NXT can help you manage donors and accept donations, but Givebutter expands fundraising with engaging pages, auctions, and enhanced event tools.

Pay less

Costs often vary, and Raiser’s Edge NXT’s fees aren’t publicly listed. Givebutter’s core features are free to use, and pricing is always transparent.

Give better

User ratings highlight Givebutter’s support team and ease of use. Nonprofits can launch campaigns quickly without the complexity of enterprise systems like Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Raise more

How do Raiser’s Edge NXT features stack up?

Givebutter lets changemakers manage fundraising, events, and donor engagement in one place. Raiser’s Edge NXT often requires additional integrations to support features such as fundraising pages, auctions, and advanced campaign tools.

Raiser's Edge NXT
Ease of use
Ease of setup
Quality of support
Donation forms
Embeddable forms & donate buttons
Custom branding
Custom donation amounts & labels
Custom fields
Donation dedications
Fund designations
Matching gifts
Giving hub
Fundraising pages
Personalized pages
Public donor messages
Peer-to-peer fundraising
Team fundraising
Leaderboards
Goal bar
Countdown
Fundraising events
Virtual, in-person, & hybrid events
Unlimited ticket types & quantities
Ticket scanning & check-in
In-person payments
Livestream
Live display
Automatic event reminders
Auctions
Mobile bidding
Automated bidding
Bid notifications
QR codes for auction items
Self-service registration & checkout
Auto-charge winners
Payment requests & reminders
Donor management & CRM
Unlimited contacts
Detailed contact profiles
Donor activity tracking & history
Custom donor segments & filters
Self-service importing & migration
Reports & analytics
End-of-year reports
Nonprofit marketing & engagement
Automatic receipts
Outbound email blasts
Merge fields
Custom domains for emails
Peer-to-peer texting
Text-to-donate
Scan-to-donate
Message analytics & ROI
Social sharing
Payment processing
Major debit/credit card donations
Venmo donations
PayPal donations
Apple Pay & Google Pay donations
Donor-advised fund donations
ACH donations
Optional mail a check
Recurring donations
Record offline donations
Import transactions
Automated payouts
Payout reconciliation reports
Support
Live chat support
Email support
Help center
Live workshops & product training
Live fundraising webinars
Price
Platform fee
Payment processor fee
Can donors cover fees?
Users
9.4
9.4
9.5
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
$0
Always transparent
Free forever thanks to optional donor tips
0%
2.9% + 30¢
Unlimited
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan
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Pay less

Raiser's Edge’s pricing isn't publicly available

Givebutter offers transparent pricing with all core fundraising tools included for free, or you can upgrade to Givebutter Plus to enhance your experience. Raiser’s Edge’s costs and plans aren’t listed online, which makes it difficult to compare costs with other platforms.

Raiser's Edge NXT
Price
Platform fee
Payment processor fee
Can donors cover fees?
Users
$0
Fee-free fundraising
Backed by the Givebutter Guarantee
0%
0%
Unlimited
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Not listed publicly

Only available through Blackbaud

Not listed publicly

Up to
3.5% + $0.30

Not listed publicly

How is Givebutter free?

Thanks to optional donor tips, Givebutter’s core fundraising features are free for all nonprofits. When tips are enabled, you pay $0—backed by the Givebutter Guarantee. Prefer to hide tips? Disable them and pay a flat 3% platform fee plus standard processing fees. For more advanced tools,  Givebutter Plus starts at $29/month.

Give better

Raiser’s Edge NXT’s support ratings trail Givebutter’s

Raiser’s Edge NXT reviews reflect mixed feedback on support and user experience. Givebutter, by comparison, receives consistently high ratings for setup, ease of use, and responsive support.

Raiser's Edge NXT
Ease of use
Ease of setup
Quality of support
Support
Live chat support
Email support
Help center
Live workshops & product training
Live fundraising webinars
Price
Platform fee
Payment processor fee
Can donors cover fees?
Users
9.2
9.2
9.4
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
$0
Always transparent
Free forever thanks to optional donor tips
0%
2.9% + 30¢
Unlimited
7.5
7.2
7.5
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Hear from real nonprofits what makes Givebutter better

Not only is the Givebutter platform free, it comes with the best communications team I ever worked with. I had my one-on-one meeting with my account manager, whom I thought of as a thought partner, and then there's also a very responsive team that helped me troubleshoot when I ran into deadlock. Givebutter is made for everyone—especially for smaller organizations that would otherwise not have a platform because of the typical price tag!
Thavy H.
Communications and Development Associate, English for New Bostonians
Methodology

Givebutter’s editorial staff aims to bring you the most transparent and objective comparisons possible. We sourced these comparison metrics directly from fundraising platform websites and third-party review sites like G2, Capterra, and Reddit. Score data gathered in February 2026.

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Givebutter leads the pack in user satisfaction

We’re proud to say that that we’re the most-reviewed and highest-rated nonprofit software company on G2, the largest independent software review site. Givebutter is ranked as the #1 software for fundraising, donor management, and auctions based on user satisfaction ratings.

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