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Blackbaud CRM vs Microsoft Dynamics CRM comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Blackbaud CRM
Ranking in CRM
32nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Ranking in CRM
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (2nd), Local Government CRM (1st), Marketing Management (2nd), Sales Force Automation (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Blackbaud CRM is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is 2.6%, down from 11.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM2.6%
Blackbaud CRM0.8%
Other96.6%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2596560 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Specialist at a educational organization with 1-10 employees
Integrated profiles increase centralization and streamline donor management
We were using it for managing our donor database The solution provided an integrated profile, which was helpful for having everything together available in one place. One area of improvement is the UI and UX, which could be more upgraded. It looks a little dated compared to modern UI and UX, and…
NavinJacob - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
Has enabled seamless integration across platforms while supporting advanced analytics for customer insights
Microsoft Dynamics CRM doesn't provide solutions that allow you to transform easily if you have a heterogeneous mix of technologies or if your contact center is on analog and you try to digitize it. A lot of custom work is needed if you have to integrate heterogeneous technologies with the Microsoft suite, but if you are using the Microsoft suite, then it's quite seamless. Microsoft Dynamics CRM should add commercial models that allow smaller companies to use it because it can get pretty expensive. Better commercial options for smaller implementations may be helpful. There should be commercial options for smaller companies, as the overheads and costs of Dynamics can be quite high.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It was stable."
"That is one of the advantages of using Microsoft applications because they have very good after-sales service and support."
"The solution is stable."
"I like the fact that I can keep track of everything I do in relation to my own job."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is easy to use, the UI is very good, and it has many capabilities."
"The product is user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is the integration with Microsoft Office 365."
"The solution is scalable."
"The support is brilliant. All OEMs are pretty helpful."
 

Cons

"One area of improvement is the UI and UX, which could be more upgraded."
"This is a good tool, but if you don't have experience using a CRM solution, there are a lot of things you'll need to learn. This tool needs to be more user-friendly."
"Chunky, UI isn't great, requires a lot of customization - so cost of ownership is high, feels like Salesforce is probably a better overall bet."
"The annual license for Microsoft Dynamics CRM could be reduced, it is expensive."
"There are more people using Salesforce. Therefore, there are more partners, and applications for it, and is easier to use."
"The performance could be improved."
"In terms of the performance, when it comes to loading a large volume of data, it's slow at times, so the system could be optimized."
"The UI could definitely be improved."
"One area for improvement in Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its end user feedback. It's still not that great compared to Salesforce. They also need to improve on the look and feel of the solution, because those are still slightly better on Salesforce."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"We have a three-year ELA with all our Microsoft solutions and often we had to do a true-up which was approximately $1,000,000. Additionally, we pay approximately $2,500 a month for support."
"Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is very affordable if you use the yearly subscription."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The cost varies on multiple factors including customization and the number of users."
"I give the price of the solution an eight out of ten."
"The solution is expensive."
"The price of the solution is good but could be cheaper."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Blackbaud CRM?
One area of improvement is the UI and UX, which could be more upgraded. It looks a little dated compared to modern UI and UX, and there's potential for it to be more intuitive. Also, the ability to...
What is your primary use case for Blackbaud CRM?
We were using it for managing our donor database.
What are the pros and cons of MS dynamics vs. Salesforce CRM?
When comparing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Salesforce CRM in 2026, both are leading CRM platforms, but they serve slightly different strengths depending on business needs. Features: Salesforce is t...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
Microsoft Dynamics CRM doesn't provide solutions that allow you to transform easily if you have a heterogeneous mix of technologies or if your contact center is on analog and you try to digitize it...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
I have been working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM for five or six years for various customers. I work with CRM and some amount of Microsoft communication server to integrate it. I focus on the area o...
 

Also Known As

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Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
 

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