This study compares different fertilizer options for maize production in Tanzania in terms of financial benefits. The results show that all new soil fertility management options provided significantly higher financial benefits than farmers' current practices. Specifically, DAP, Minjingu Mazao, and Minjingu granular fertilizers provided the best returns with less risk to farmers. A combination of manure and Minjingu mazao fertilizer dominated in terms of benefits for highly risk averse farmers. The two options of Minjingu Mazao and DAP fertilizers were found to be superior to current practices in terms of yield and net returns according to farmer evaluations.