Bloomerang Bundles by Product, Little Green Light by Contact Count. Zeffy Charges Neither.

Bloomerang and Little Green Light help you track donors and manage relationships, but they charge monthly fees that add up over time. Zeffy gives you donor management plus donation forms, event ticketing, and peer-to-peer fundraising — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.

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Bloomerang VS Little Green Light

Bloomerang VS Little Green Light: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Little Green Light

Donor Management CRM Features

Easy Donor Database

Donation History & Notes per Donor

Donor Tags / Segments

Built-in Donation Tracking (No Integrations Needed)

Emailing to Donors (Receipts, Thank yous, Newsletters)

Smart Filters (Search by Donation, Campaign, Date...)

Export Donor Data Anytime

Offline Donations Tracking

Pre-filled donation forms

Pricing

1%.

Card fees + 1% platform cut

$45/month.

$45/month plus card fees per gift

Processing fees

2.2% + $0.30.

per transaction for credit/debit cards (Visa/MC/Discover); 0.8% + $0.30 per transaction for ACH

2.2% + $0.30.

per transaction for online donations (paid to payment processor Stripe or PayPal, no fee to LGL).

Platform fees

$0.

1% fundraising platform fee on all transactions processed through Bloomerang

$0.

None. LGL does not charge platform fees - all features and unlimited users are included in the monthly subscription price.

Monthly fees

N/A.

No monthly minimums or hidden fees

$45/month.

Starting price for up to 2,500 records; higher tiers and prepay discounts available.

Value for money

4.6.

4.9.

Features

4.6/5.

Solid donor tracking, but expect setup time and extra tools for events and fundraising.

4.9/5.

Intuitive donor management with easy setup, though you'll need separate tools for ticketing and campaigns.

Donations

Tracks donor giving history and manages relationships, but charges processing fees on every donation

Little Green Light focuses on donor management and tracking but doesn't process donations directly. You'll need to integrate with separate payment processors.

Ticketing

No event ticketing capabilities - focuses on donor management rather than event fundraising

Little Green Light lists Event Tracking for invitees and attendees, but does not list ticket sales. You'd need separate ticketing software and manual data entry to track attendees.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Basic peer-to-peer fundraising tools, but with transaction fees that reduce campaign proceeds

Peer-to-peer fundraising is not listed in Little Green Light's published features. You'd need additional software to run peer-to-peer fundraising events.

Auctions

No auction functionality - would require separate platform integration for fundraising events

Auctions are not listed in Little Green Light's published features. You'd need separate auction software and manual data entry to track bidders in your donor database.

Raffles

No raffle or lottery functionality - primarily designed for traditional donor cultivation

Raffles are not listed in Little Green Light's published features. You'd need separate raffle software and manual processes to track participants.

Online store

No e-commerce or merchandise sales features - limited to donation processing

An online store is not listed in Little Green Light's published features. You'd need separate online store software to sell merchandise or products.

Memberships

Bloomerang doesn't offer built-in membership management. You'll need separate software to handle member sign-ups, renewals, and communications.

Little Green Light offers basic membership tracking through custom fields and tags, but lacks dedicated membership management features like automated renewals or member portals.

Donor Management/CRM

Strong donor tracking with gift history, notes, and reporting. Good for established nonprofits with complex donor relationships and data.

Strong donor database with contact management, gift tracking, and reporting. Offers pledge management and donor communication history in an easy-to-use interface.

Emails & Newsletter

Basic email tools included, but limited templates and automation. Many nonprofits need additional email marketing software for campaigns.

Provides basic email functionality with templates and contact segmentation, but limited automation features compared to dedicated email marketing platforms.

Payment Processing

Bloomerang integrates with third-party processors like Stripe. You'll pay processing fees plus Bloomerang's monthly subscription costs.

Bloomerang integrates with third-party processors like Stripe. You'll pay processing fees plus Bloomerang's monthly subscription costs.

Payment methods

Limited credit cards through third-party add-ons only

Online payment processing in every account, starting at 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction paid to the payment processor

Credit Card Payments

Embeddable donation forms with digital wallet options, included in Bloomerang Fundraising from $40/mo billed annually. They publish no processing rate

Online payment processing in every account, starting at 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction paid to the payment processor

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not supported - No mobile wallet payment options available

Digital wallets are not listed among Little Green Light's documented payment methods

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - Bloomerang focuses on donor management and CRM, not payment processing

Online payment processing in every account, starting at 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction paid to the payment processor

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - No mobile point-of-sale or tap-to-pay functionality

Mobile wallets are not listed among Little Green Light's documented payment methods

Customer Support

4.6/5.

4.9/5.

Unlimited Support

Bloomerang offers limited support based on plan tier

Little Green Light includes support with every account at no extra charge

Phone Support / Office Hours

Bloomerang provides phone support during standard business hours

Phone support is not among Little Green Light's published support channels

Webinars

Bloomerang offers regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

Little Green Light offers regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

Help Center

Bloomerang maintains a comprehensive help center with articles and guides

Little Green Light maintains a comprehensive help center with articles and guides

Bloomerang provides live chat support during business hours

Live chat is not among Little Green Light's published support channels

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Support access depends on plan tier with phone help during business hours only

Nonprofit-only software, with support included in every account through email, the Knowledge Base, small-group Q&A sessions and free webinars

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Bloomerang and Little Green Light?

Why choose Zeffy over Bloomerang and Little Green Light if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of donations while managing donors better

Bloomerang takes 1% plus card fees, Little Green Light charges $45/month plus processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees so every dollar goes to your mission.

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Get complete fundraising tools, not just donor tracking

Bloomerang and Little Green Light focus on donor databases. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform.

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Access real support when you need it most

Bloomerang tiers support by plan level, and Little Green Light includes it with every account. Zeffy provides unlimited phone, chat, and email support to every organization.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over Bloomerang or Little Green Light for donor management?

Zeffy offers complete donor management with zero fees, while Bloomerang charges 1% platform fees plus card processing costs, and Little Green Light costs $45/month plus card fees. You keep 100% of every donation with Zeffy's free platform.

Can I process donations directly through my donor management system?

Yes, Zeffy processes all major payment types including credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, and Google Pay at zero cost. Bloomerang requires third-party integrations with fees, while Little Green Light processes online payments in every account, at a rate starting at 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction paid to the payment processor.

What's the real cost difference between these donor management platforms?

Zeffy costs nothing - donors can leave voluntary contributions to support the platform. Bloomerang charges monthly fees plus 1% of donations. Little Green Light costs $45/month plus processing fees for every gift received.

How does Zeffy's donor management compare to Bloomerang and Little Green Light?

Zeffy combines donor management with built-in payment processing at zero cost. Bloomerang charges monthly fees plus 1% of donations, while Little Green Light costs $45/month and requires separate payment processors with additional fees.

Do I need separate payment processing with donor management software?

Not with Zeffy. We handle donor tracking and payment processing in one platform with no fees. Bloomerang and Little Green Light require third-party payment integrations that add costs and complexity to your fundraising.

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