Little Green Light is a well-loved, affordable donor CRM — genuinely one of the best low-cost options out there. Steward's pitch is simpler still: it's free, it writes the thank-you for you, and it's one of four Blocks that run your whole back office at no cost.
| Steward · 501 Labs | Little Green Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for nonprofits | ~$45–$100+/mo by contacts |
| Donor CRM | Yes | Yes — well-liked |
| Automatic thank-yous | Yes — AI-written | Templates / mail-merge |
| Price | Free for nonprofits | ~$45–$100+/mo |
| Grants, volunteers, board too | Yes — all four Blocks, free | Donor CRM only |
| Setup | Import in minutes | Import supported |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. We keep these honest — if something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.
It depends. Little Green Light is an excellent, affordable CRM. Steward's edge is that it's free, writes the thank-you for you, and comes with three more free Blocks — grants, volunteers, and board.
Yes. 501 Labs is itself a 501(c)(3), funded by donations and sponsorships — so Steward (and all four Blocks) are free for nonprofits, with no per-record or per-seat fees.
Yes — start free, import your data, and run both side by side until you're comfortable. Steward is free, so there's nothing to lose by trying it.