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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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Catarse
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Crowdfunding platform | 13% fee on funds raised | Bank transfer | 2011 |
Chuffed
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Crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee (donor-covered), 2-3% processing | Stripe/PayPal direct | 2013 |
Crowdcube
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Equity crowdfunding platform | 5-8% success fee + 2.5% platform fee | Bank transfer | 2011 |
Fundrazr
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Crowdfunding platform | 0-5% platform fee + processing | Stripe, PayPal direct | 2009 |
GoFundMe
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Donation crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee, payment processing applies | Bank transfer | 2010 |
ImpactGuru
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Donation crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee, gateway fees apply | Bank transfer (India) | 2014 |
Indiegogo
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Crowdfunding platform | 5% platform fee plus payment processing | Bank transfer | 2008 |
Ketto
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Donation crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee + ~3% gateway fees | Bank transfer (India) | 2012 |
Kickstarter
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Crowdfunding platform | 5% platform fee plus payment processing | Bank transfer | 2009 |
Kiva
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Microlending platform | 0% interest loans, donations optional | Bank transfer | 2005 |
Milaap
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Donation crowdfunding platform | 0% platform fee + gateway fees | Bank transfer (India) | 2010 |
Republic
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Equity crowdfunding platform | ~7% of raise + 2% of securities | Bank transfer | 2016 |
Seedrs
Merged |
Equity crowdfunding | ~6% success fee, 7.5% investor carry | Bank transfer | 2012 |
StartEngine
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Equity crowdfunding platform | ~7-12% of raise + 2% equity | Bank transfer | 2014 |
Ulule
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Crowdfunding platform | ~5% commission ex-VAT | Bank transfer, PayPal | 2010 |
Wefunder
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Equity crowdfunding platform | 7.9% of funds raised, success-based | Bank transfer | 2012 |
CatarseBrazil largest crowdfunding platform for creative and social projects.
catarse.me50 viewsChuffedA social-cause crowdfunding platform with no platform fee on donations.
chuffed.org42 viewsCrowdcubeA UK-based equity crowdfunding platform built for European businesses, supporting private and follow-on rounds where customers become shareh…
crowdcube.com39 viewsFundrazrA crowdfunding platform for personal causes, nonprofits, and projects.
fundrazr.com46 viewsGoFundMeThe largest donation crowdfunding platform for personal causes, emergencies, and community projects. No platform fee - fundraisers keep dona…
gofundme.com33 viewsImpactGuruAn Indian crowdfunding platform focused on medical fundraising, offering campaigns with no platform charges - only payment gateway fees appl…
impactguru.com60 viewsIndiegogoA flexible crowdfunding platform where campaigns can keep funds even if the goal is missed, with InDemand continuing sales after the campaig…
indiegogo.com38 viewsKettoA household-name Indian crowdfunding platform for medical emergencies, disaster relief, and personal causes, active in major relief efforts…
ketto.org63 viewsKickstarterThe best-known rewards crowdfunding platform, with over 250,000 creative projects funded. All-or-nothing campaigns for games, design, film,…
kickstarter.com47 viewsKivaA non-profit microlending platform where borrowers crowdfund 0% interest loans, including up to 15,000 dollars for US small businesses. Lend…
kiva.org39 viewsMilaapOne of India largest crowdfunding platforms, founded in 2010, having facilitated over fourteen hundred crore rupees across more than one hun…
milaap.org42 viewsRepublicAn investment crowdfunding platform spanning startups, real estate, and private funds, with a large retail investor community and US and int…
republic.com43 viewsSeedrsA European equity-crowdfunding platform where startups raise from many investors.
seedrs.com50 viewsStartEngineA leading US equity crowdfunding platform where startups raise from everyday investors. Has helped companies raise more than 1.4 billion dol…
startengine.com44 viewsUluleA European crowdfunding platform where creators raise money for creative and social projects.
ulule.com56 viewsWefunderAn accessible equity crowdfunding platform supporting equity and debt raises, with no upfront fees until a campaign succeeds. Founders raise…
wefunder.com50 views