Blackbaud alternatives: replacing Raiser's Edge NXT or eTapestry
Blackbaud doesn't publish prices for Raiser's Edge NXT or eTapestry; both are quote only. Alternatives that publish prices include Little Green Light ($45–$135 a month by record count), Neon CRM (from $99), DonorPerfect (from $119) and Bloomerang (from $125). Bloomerang and DonorPerfect also say they handle most data conversions themselves.
Which Blackbaud alternative fits you?
| CRM | Published price | Often a fit for | Migration help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomerang | From $125/mo12 | small and mid-size nonprofits focused on donor retention | Conversion included in most onboarding; for Raiser's Edge switchers it says it 'helps buy out your Blackbaud contract'. It also runs an eTapestry alternative page.345 |
| DonorPerfect | From $119/mo67 | nonprofits that want an all-in-one suite with a vendor-run transfer | 'Free data transfers from most CRMs' (which ones isn't listed).7 |
| Neon CRM | From $99/mo89 | nonprofits that run memberships and events alongside donations | Paid onboarding packages, from guided self-service to full-service data migration.9 |
| Little Green Light | $45–$135/mo by size10 | small nonprofits on a tight budget | Free self-serve import tool and docs; Consultant Network for complex data.1112 |
| Virtuous | Quote only13 | growth-focused mid-size and larger nonprofits | Not published |
| CiviCRM | Free software; hosting from $15/mo1415 | technical teams that want open-source control | No free migration published; CiviCRM says partners are 'best suited for migrations & integrations'.16 |
What does Blackbaud charge?
Blackbaud publishes no prices for Raiser's Edge NXT or eTapestry: both are Quote only. Its pricing page says quotes depend on "your organization's size, number of users, selected solutions or modules, and the level of support".17 The one public Raiser's Edge NXT figure we found is a college board packet: a three-year renewal of $134,266.17, a single data point, not a list price.18 eTapestry subscriptions include implementation, training and basic data conversion.19
How do you get your data out?
- Raiser's Edge NXT: Export via Query. Web view supports asynchronous exports from the query list (separate web-view export permission). Migration guides recommend separate exports per record type (constituents, gifts, pledges) as CSV with headers, preserving system/import IDs.202122
- eTapestry: export accounts and journal entries to CSV yourself, or pay Blackbaud for a full backup. eTapestry export steps.2324
Is eTapestry going away?
Blackbaud hasn't announced it. Its eTapestry page still offers demos and pricing requests (checked Oct 22, 2026).19 Bloomerang, a competitor, claims there will be no more eTapestry updates and "likely sunsetting".5 See our eTapestry pricing and switching profile.
Guides and comparisons
- Raiser's Edge NXT to Bloomerang migration guide
- Raiser's Edge NXT profile: export, import and cost
- Nonprofit CRM pricing at your size
- Free CRM migration offers and Raiser's Edge migration consultants
- Switching cost calculator
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Blackbaud alternatives: FAQs
Is Blackbaud discontinuing eTapestry?
Blackbaud hasn't said so. Its eTapestry page still offers demos and pricing requests (checked Oct 22, 2026). Bloomerang's competitor page claims Blackbaud's focus on Raiser's Edge means no more eTapestry updates and 'likely sunsetting'; that is Bloomerang's claim, not Blackbaud's.195
How much does Raiser's Edge NXT cost?
Blackbaud doesn't publish a price; it quotes based on your size, users, modules and support level. The only public figure we found is one college's three-year Raiser's Edge NXT renewal of $134,266.17, a single data point, not a list price.1718
Will a new CRM vendor pay off my Blackbaud contract?
Bloomerang says it 'helps buy out your Blackbaud contract' for Raiser's Edge switchers. We found no similar published offer from the other vendors here, so ask before you sign.4
By John Kanel · Last verified Oct 22, 2026 · How we verify · Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Sources
- Bloomerang pricing · verified Oct 16, 2026
- Bloomerang homepage (pricing FAQ) · verified Oct 16, 2026
- Bloomerang FAQ · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Bloomerang: Raiser's Edge alternative · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Bloomerang: The Blackbaud eTapestry alternative (competitor page) · verified Oct 22, 2026
- DonorPerfect homepage (FAQ: 'How much does DonorPerfect cost?') · verified Oct 22, 2026
- DonorPerfect pricing · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Neon One pricing · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Neon CRM pricing page (FAQ: onboarding and data migration) · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Little Green Light pricing · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Little Green Light: Switching from another donor software · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Little Green Light Consultant Network · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Virtuous pricing · verified Oct 18, 2026
- CiviCRM Spark: hosted CiviCRM plans and pricing (CiviCRM LLC) · verified Oct 22, 2026
- CiviCRM in the Cloud: hosting partners · verified Oct 22, 2026
- CiviCRM: Get started options (DIY, Spark, Cloud, Partner) · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Blackbaud: Pricing (personalized quotes, FAQ) · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Laredo College board packet (BoardBook): Raiser's Edge NXT Complete 3-year renewal · verified Oct 16, 2026
- Blackbaud eTapestry product page · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Blackbaud help: Query in web view · verified Oct 16, 2026
- DonorDock help: Migrating from Raiser's Edge · verified Oct 16, 2026
- StratusLIVE: Raiser's Edge migration guide · verified Oct 16, 2026
- eTapestry help: Create a Database Backup (account and journal exports) · verified Oct 22, 2026
- Blackbaud Knowledgebase: How to request a database backup file or export all data out of eTapestry · verified Oct 22, 2026