Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Nonprofit CRMs and The 11 Best Donor Management Software. Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #6) for Nonprofits managing donors and fundraising / Development teams tracking donations. The most powerful and customizable platform, ideal for large organizations with technical staff.
At a glance
| Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Nonprofit CRMs | #6 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Ultimate customization and scale | Best for enterprise nonprofits |
| Pricing | $$$ ($60 to $132/user/mo) | $$$$ ($1,000 to $5,000+/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Charleston, USA |
| Founded | 1999 | 1981 |
Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud
The most powerful and customizable platform, ideal for large organizations with technical staff.
www.salesforce.org/products/nonprofit-cloud/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-nxtMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.