Bonterra (EveryAction) vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) and The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026). Last verified July 22, 2026.
The short answer
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #7) for Nonprofit development and operations teams choosing a platform to collect donations, manage donors, and run fundraising campaigns / Development teams tracking donations. The enterprise standard for large, complex organizations, but with a high price and learning curve.
At a glance
| Bonterra (EveryAction) | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) | #6 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Fundraising plus advocacy for larger orgs | Best for enterprise nonprofits |
| Pricing | $$$ (enterprise, custom quote) | $$$$ ($1,000 to $5,000+/mo) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Charleston, USA |
| Founded | 2022 | 1981 |
Bonterra (EveryAction)
Best fundraising-plus-advocacy platform for larger orgs.
www.bonterratech.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
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)
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