Best Fundraising Tools in 2026
Toolradar data: we track 60 fundraising tools, 20 of them with a free tier (33%), and 60 entered our catalog during 2026. 59 clear our editorial bar.
Toolradar data: we track 60 fundraising tools, 20 of them with a free tier (33%), and 60 entered our catalog during 2026. 59 clear our editorial bar.
This guide covers the 12 that score highest, what separates them, and where each free tier stops. Scores are ours; ratings and review counts come from third-party review platforms.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Free tier | Rating | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| SimplyGiv | No | n/a | Unify all giving channels for your mission-driven organization |
| Velora | No | 4.5 | Integrated fundraising, donor management, and accounting softw |
| Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | No | 4 | AI-powered donor management and fundraising CRM for nonprofits |
| Bloomerang | No | 4.6 | All-in-one nonprofit software for fundraising, donor managemen |
| Givebutter | Yes | 4.8 | All-in-one fundraising software for nonprofits with 0% fees an |
| Blackbaud | No | 4 | Comprehensive cloud software for social impact organizations. |
| Donorbox | Yes | 4.7 | The #1 donation software and nonprofit fundraising suite, powe |
| DonorPerfect | No | 4.5 | Comprehensive donor management and fundraising software for no |
| Salesforce NPSP | Yes | 4.3 | Empower your nonprofit to achieve greater impact with a unifie |
| Zeffy | Yes | 4.8 | All-in-one fundraising platform with zero fees for nonprofits. |
The picks
SimplyGiv
Unify all giving channels for your mission-driven organization. Editorial score 75, paid only.
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Velora
Integrated fundraising, donor management, and accounting softw. Editorial score 70, paid only, rated 4.5 across 239 third-party reviews.
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Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
AI-powered donor management and fundraising CRM for nonprofits. Editorial score 68, paid only, rated 4 across 2388 third-party reviews.
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Bloomerang
All-in-one nonprofit software for fundraising, donor managemen. Editorial score 68, paid only, rated 4.6 across 2302 third-party reviews.
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Givebutter
All-in-one fundraising software for nonprofits with 0% fees an. Editorial score 68, free tier available, rated 4.8 across 2203 third-party reviews.
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Blackbaud
Comprehensive cloud software for social impact organizations.. Editorial score 68, paid only, rated 4 across 2136 third-party reviews.
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Donorbox
The #1 donation software and nonprofit fundraising suite, powe. Editorial score 68, free tier available, rated 4.7 across 1987 third-party reviews.
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DonorPerfect
Comprehensive donor management and fundraising software for no. Editorial score 68, paid only, rated 4.5 across 1897 third-party reviews.
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How we picked
Every tool here is published on Toolradar with an editorial score of 62 or above, the working bar for this vertical, out of 60 tracked in this category. Ordering follows that score, then third-party review volume, so a tool with one glowing review does not outrank one with a thousand. Scores in specialised business software run lower than in developer tooling, where public review volume is far higher, so this bar is calibrated to the category rather than borrowed from another. The figures update as the catalog does.
FAQ
How many fundraising tools are there?
We track 60 published fundraising tools, of which 59 clear our editorial bar. 60 were added during 2026, which reflects when we indexed them rather than when each vendor launched.
Are there free fundraising tools?
Fewer than you might expect: 20 of 60 offer a free tier, 33%. This is a category where the serious options are paid, and free tiers are trials in practice.
How should I shortlist?
Start from the constraint that will not move: budget, an existing stack you must integrate with, or a compliance requirement. Filter on that first, then compare the two or three that survive. Ranking by feature count leads to the most expensive tool every time.
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Written by
Louis Corneloup
Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Toolradar. Founder & CEO of Dupple, the publisher of 5 industry newsletters reaching 720K+ tech professionals. Reviews B2B software using a public methodology, see /how-we-rate and /editorial-policy.