Best crowdfunding platforms
A shortlist of platforms in the "Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter" category - where to earn in this space. The type page lists every option.
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Crowdfunding platform | 13% fee on funds raised | Bank transfer | 2011 |
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Crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee (donor-covered), 2-3% processing | Stripe/PayPal direct | 2013 |
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Equity crowdfunding platform | 5-8% success fee + 2.5% platform fee | Bank transfer | 2011 |
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Crowdfunding platform | 0-5% platform fee + processing | Stripe, PayPal direct | 2009 |
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Donation crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee, payment processing applies | Bank transfer | 2010 |
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Donation crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee, gateway fees apply | Bank transfer (India) | 2014 |
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Crowdfunding platform | 5% platform fee plus payment processing | Bank transfer | 2008 |
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Donation crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee + ~3% gateway fees | Bank transfer (India) | 2012 |
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Crowdfunding platform | 5% platform fee plus payment processing | Bank transfer | 2009 |
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Microlending platform | 0% interest loans, donations optional | Bank transfer | 2005 |
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Donation crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee + gateway fees | Bank transfer (India) | 2010 |
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Equity crowdfunding platform | ~7% of raise + 2% of securities | Bank transfer | 2016 |
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Equity crowdfunding | ~6% success fee, 7.5% investor carry | Bank transfer | 2012 |
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Equity crowdfunding platform | ~7-12% of raise + 2% equity | Bank transfer | 2014 |
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Crowdfunding platform | ~5% commission ex-VAT | Bank transfer, PayPal | 2010 |
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Equity crowdfunding platform | 7.9% of funds raised, success-based | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Brazil largest crowdfunding platform for creative and social projects.
catarse.me24 viewsA social-cause crowdfunding platform with no platform fee on donations.
chuffed.org22 viewsA UK-based equity crowdfunding platform built for European businesses, supporting private and follow-on rounds where customers become shareh…
crowdcube.com25 viewsA crowdfunding platform for personal causes, nonprofits, and projects.
fundrazr.com24 viewsThe largest donation crowdfunding platform for personal causes, emergencies, and community projects. No platform fee - fundraisers keep dona…
gofundme.com17 viewsAn Indian crowdfunding platform focused on medical fundraising, offering campaigns with no platform charges - only payment gateway fees appl…
impactguru.com23 viewsA flexible crowdfunding platform where campaigns can keep funds even if the goal is missed, with InDemand continuing sales after the campaig…
indiegogo.com19 viewsA household-name Indian crowdfunding platform for medical emergencies, disaster relief, and personal causes, active in major relief efforts…
ketto.org43 viewsThe best-known rewards crowdfunding platform, with over 250,000 creative projects funded. All-or-nothing campaigns for games, design, film,…
kickstarter.com28 viewsA non-profit microlending platform where borrowers crowdfund 0% interest loans, including up to 15,000 dollars for US small businesses. Lend…
kiva.org23 viewsOne of India largest crowdfunding platforms, founded in 2010, having facilitated over fourteen hundred crore rupees across more than one hun…
milaap.org23 viewsAn investment crowdfunding platform spanning startups, real estate, and private funds, with a large retail investor community and US and int…
republic.com24 viewsA European equity-crowdfunding platform where startups raise from many investors.
seedrs.com30 viewsA leading US equity crowdfunding platform where startups raise from everyday investors. Has helped companies raise more than 1.4 billion dol…
startengine.com20 viewsA European crowdfunding platform where creators raise money for creative and social projects.
ulule.com30 viewsAn accessible equity crowdfunding platform supporting equity and debt raises, with no upfront fees until a campaign succeeds. Founders raise…
wefunder.com31 views