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GitHub Sponsors vs Open Collective
GitHub Sponsors and Open Collective are both open source funding platforms. Fees — GitHub Sponsors: No platform fee on personal sponsorships. Open Collective: Platform and fiscal host fees vary.
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Key differences
- Fees — GitHub Sponsors: No platform fee on personal sponsorships. Open Collective: Platform and fiscal host fees vary.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Open Collective offers PayPal.
- Open Collective is the older platform — founded in 2015, 4 years before GitHub Sponsors (2019).
Which should you choose?
Choose Open Collective if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
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| Type | Open source funding like GitHub Sponsors | Open source funding like GitHub Sponsors |
| Category | Development & IT | Development & IT |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | No platform fee on personal sponsorships | Platform and fiscal host fees vary |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer (Stripe) | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | 100+ countries | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2019 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States | New York, United States |
| Popularity | 54 views · 0 likes | 44 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GitHub Sponsors or Open Collective?
GitHub Sponsors: No platform fee on personal sponsorships. Open Collective: Platform and fiscal host fees vary.
Where are GitHub Sponsors and Open Collective available?
GitHub Sponsors: 100+ countries. Open Collective: Worldwide.