Little Green Light vs Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Donor Management Software. Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Little Green Light ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for Development teams tracking donations. The best value, providing powerful core features with simple, affordable pricing.
At a glance
| Little Green Light | Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software | #6 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Best value for small nonprofits | Best for enterprise nonprofits |
| Pricing | $ ($45 to $125+/mo) | $$$$ ($1,000 to $5,000+/mo) |
| HQ | Remote, USA | Charleston, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 1981 |
Little Green Light
The best value, providing powerful core features with simple, affordable pricing.
www.littlegreenlight.comBlackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
The enterprise standard for large, complex organizations, but with a high price and learning curve.
www.blackbaud.com/products/raisers-edge-nxtMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.