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GitHub Sponsors vs Polar
GitHub Sponsors and Polar are both open source funding platforms. Fees — GitHub Sponsors: No platform fee on personal sponsorships. Polar: 4% plus 40 cents per transaction.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — GitHub Sponsors: No platform fee on personal sponsorships. Polar: 4% plus 40 cents per transaction.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- GitHub Sponsors is the older platform — founded in 2019, 3 years before Polar (2022).
- GitHub Sponsors is based in United States, Polar in Sweden.
Which should you choose?
Choose GitHub Sponsors if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2019).
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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 | 4% plus 40 cents per transaction |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer (Stripe) | Bank transfer (Stripe) |
| Availability | 100+ countries | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2019 | 2022 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Popularity | 54 views · 0 likes | 60 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GitHub Sponsors or Polar?
GitHub Sponsors: No platform fee on personal sponsorships. Polar: 4% plus 40 cents per transaction.
Where are GitHub Sponsors and Polar available?
GitHub Sponsors: 100+ countries. Polar: Worldwide.