Compare Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and iWave
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Star Rating
(620)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
iWave
Star Rating
(475)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT excels in its ability to manage donor relationships, with users highlighting its effectiveness in tracking giving history and managing communications. One user mentioned, "Everything about it is built around the donor," showcasing its focus on user-friendly donor management.
- Users say that iWave stands out for its comprehensive data capabilities, particularly in prospect research. Reviewers appreciate the "high level of data" provided, which helps in assessing major gift capacity and discovering new insights about prospective donors.
- According to verified reviews, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT faces challenges in ease of setup and administration compared to iWave. Users noted that while it becomes easier to use over time, the initial learning curve can be steep, contrasting with iWave's "exceptional onboarding experience" that many found straightforward.
- Reviewers mention that iWave's customer support is a significant advantage, with many praising the "huge plus" of having responsive assistance. In contrast, while Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT has a solid support system, it doesn't receive the same level of acclaim for customer service.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT is particularly strong in reporting features, allowing users to pull detailed donor reports efficiently. One user noted its utility in "tracking all of our giving throughout the fiscal year," which is a critical function for many organizations.
- Users report that while iWave offers a user-friendly interface, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT is often seen as the backbone of fundraising operations, with users appreciating its comprehensive features for gift processing and database management. One user stated, "NXT is the backbone of both my position and our office," indicating its integral role in daily operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
No pricing availableiWave
Starter - $
Starting at $4,150.00
1 User Per Year
Perfect for nonprofit startups or small organizations beginning their journey into real-time data insights.
- Up to 1,500 subscription screens
- 1 User
- Up to 750 live profiles
Free Trial
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
No trial information availableiWave
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.8
456
8.7
402
Ease of Use
7.5
537
9.0
405
Ease of Setup
7.2
277
9.2
135
Ease of Admin
7.4
214
9.2
115
Quality of Support
7.5
431
9.1
359
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
209
9.4
112
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
455
9.1
390
Features by Category
Administration
7.2
151
9.1
9
7.6
147
Not enough data
6.4
142
Feature Not Available
8.2
151
9.0
27
Fundraising
7.4
137
Feature Not Available
6.7
126
Feature Not Available
6.0
128
Feature Not Available
7.1
139
Feature Not Available
5.4
111
Feature Not Available
6.9
128
Feature Not Available
Marketing
5.8
128
Not enough data
5.5
119
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
150
9.7
6
8.2
154
9.4
14
7.3
149
9.3
5
6.1
129
Not enough data
6.6
140
Not enough data
Donor Management
7.2
137
Not enough data
7.2
139
Not enough data
6.9
132
Feature Not Available
6.5
140
Not enough data
Interoperability
6.6
131
Feature Not Available
8.2
141
Not enough data
6.9
130
Feature Not Available
Constituent Management
8.0
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.9
93
Not enough data
6.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
5.8
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.8
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.5
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.6
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
Workflow Automation
6.3
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.8
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
6.6
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
102
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.9
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integrations
5.8
80
Not enough data
7.1
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.7
80
Not enough data
4.6
72
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Nonprofit CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and iWave are categorized as Donor Prospect Research, Donor Management, and Fundraising
Unique Categories
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT is categorized as Nonprofit Payment Gateway and Nonprofit CRM
iWave has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
iWave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
34.3%
Higher Education
19.8%
Hospital & Health Care
7.8%
Fund-Raising
6.7%
Education Management
6.0%
Other
25.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
28.7%
Higher Education
27.0%
Fund-Raising
13.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
21.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the difference between Raiser's Edge and Raiser's Edge NXT?
2 Comments
CP
NXT provides a web interface along with all of the database features available in Raiser's Edge. Some functions are only available in one view or the other.Read more
How can i better collect data through RE NXT?
2 Comments
DD
Hi Katelyn,
I'm Dominick, a research analyst overseeing our nonprofit categories here at G2. Great question! I used to work in fundraising and understand...Read more
What is Raiser's Edge NXT?
1 Comment
TS
It's a database software for non-profit organizations to track donors and donor informationRead more
Is there any work being done on the "RelSci" portion in regard to being able to upload a list of our trustees, etc to find relationships? Also, does iWave integrate with Raiser's Edge NXT?
2 Comments
Official Response from iWave
We aren't currently in the process of doing this but we appreciate the feedback and will add it to our ideas list.
And yes - we do integrate wth Raisers...Read more
Is iWave a good brand?
1 Comment
AV
Yes, it’s a great brand with a great mission, great customer service, and great impact on nonprofit fundraising. Read more
What is a good way of filtering out "hits" from prospect researching that yield multiple same names?
1 Comment
BA
Hi Tim,
Thank you for your question. In order to have it answered our team needs a bit more context. I suggest reaching out to our dedicated support...Read more
