Virtuous vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Donor Management Software. Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Virtuous ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #6) for Development teams tracking donations. Excellent for automating personalized donor journeys based on real-time data signals.
At a glance
| Virtuous | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software | #6 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Best for personalized fundraising | Best for enterprise nonprofits |
| Pricing | $$$ ($400 to $1,500+/mo) | $$$$ ($1,000 to $5,000+/mo) |
| HQ | Phoenix, USA | Charleston, USA |
| Founded | 2014 | 1981 |
Virtuous
Excellent for automating personalized donor journeys based on real-time data signals.
www.virtuous.orgBlackbaud 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.