Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT vs Qgiv
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026). Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #9) for Development teams tracking donations / Nonprofit development and operations teams choosing a platform to collect donations, manage donors, and run fundraising campaigns. The enterprise standard for large, complex organizations, but with a high price and learning curve.
At a glance
| Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | Qgiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) | #9 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best for enterprise nonprofits | Events, auctions, and text-to-give |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($1,000 to $5,000+/mo) | $$ (free tier, then tiered monthly) |
| HQ | Charleston, USA | Lakeland, USA |
| Founded | 1981 | 2007 |
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
The enterprise standard for large, complex organizations, but with a high price and learning curve.
www.blackbaud.com/products/raisers-edge-nxtSee full entry in The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026)
Qgiv
Best event and auction tooling at a fair fee.
www.qgiv.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
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