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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
37th
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
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (1st), Local Government CRM (1st), Marketing Management (2nd), Sales Force Automation (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Blackbaud CRM is 0.4%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is 12.2%, down from 14.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2596560 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
Rishabh Chhajer - PeerSpot reviewer
Intuitive APIs, customizable design, but dashboards could improve
The most advantageous aspect of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its periodic updates. Every quarter, Microsoft releases upgrades that address bugs and vulnerabilities. As a company governed by the Reserve Bank of India and SAP security regulations for our stock operations, we conduct periodic reviews of our applications, including Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Whenever we submit an audit report and identify bugs, we reach out to the Microsoft team for assistance. They assure us that the issues will be fixed in the next quarterly release. As a result, we have not experienced any outstanding bugs that have not been recorded or addressed.

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."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a stable solution."
"The initial setup is very easy."
"The deployment of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is easy because it's a software as a service, which eliminates the need to deploy anything in our data center."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM has plenty of valuable features."
"Dynamics is easy to use. There are several fields I can filter."
"Compared to other partners, the most valuable aspect of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its intuitive APIs, which are customizable and allow for the addition of multiple parameters and attributes. This feature enhances the purpose call in our services. Additionally, the learning curve for contact center agents using Microsoft Dynamics CRM is shorter than with other solution providers. Finally, the commercial aspects of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are superior to those of other solution providers."
"Dynamics is a complete tool that helps the company measure and track sales, orders, current customers, and the sales pipeline."
"One of the most useful features is we can configure Microsoft Dynamics CRM in the way that we need. This is configurable."
 

Cons

"One area of improvement is the UI and UX, which could be more upgraded."
"Better integration would be an improvement."
"It would be a little bit easier if there were better ways to configure and modify native add-ins or plugins."
"Overall, the solution could be made to be more user friendly."
"Technical support could be faster and more responsive."
"We would like to see the tech support for this product improved, at present we are frequently waiting for a couple of days before we receive any response."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM can improve by having integration with Slack. Additionally, the solution is incomplete, and we must use other solutions to fulfill our needs."
"The price of Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve."
"The approvals component of Dynamics is complex. It isn't very easy to generate approvals between different departments."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is an expensive solution."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is an expensive solution. However, most good CRMs are expensive."
"I'm not aware of any licensing costs for Microsoft Dynamics CRM."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is very affordable if you use the yearly subscription."
"Dynamics CRM's pricing is fair."
"It is a very comprehensive package. We get everything from Access to D 365. We get Microsoft's suite of tools. I'm not too sure about the pricing, but I can't imagine it being cheap."
"I rate the solution's pricing as a seven out of ten."
"It's kind of pricey. It's about $50 or $60 per user."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are all the filters and possible reports.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
Costing might be a reason for concern. It could be an issue for the organization, or maybe not. It's uncertain.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
I use the solution to manage the lead sales pipeline and enable the marketing department to maintain customer data.
 

Also Known As

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Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
 

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