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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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16 platforms
PlatformTypeFees / commissionPays viaFounded
Catarse Crowdfunding platform 13% fee on funds raised Bank transfer 2011
Chuffed Crowdfunding platform 0% platform fee (donor-covered), 2-3% processing Stripe/PayPal direct 2013
Crowdcube Equity crowdfunding platform 5-8% success fee + 2.5% platform fee Bank transfer 2011
Fundrazr Crowdfunding platform 0-5% platform fee + processing Stripe, PayPal direct 2009
GoFundMe Donation crowdfunding platform 0% platform fee, payment processing applies Bank transfer 2010
ImpactGuru Donation crowdfunding platform 0% platform fee, gateway fees apply Bank transfer (India) 2014
Indiegogo Crowdfunding platform 5% platform fee plus payment processing Bank transfer 2008
Ketto Donation crowdfunding platform 0% platform fee + ~3% gateway fees Bank transfer (India) 2012
Kickstarter Crowdfunding platform 5% platform fee plus payment processing Bank transfer 2009
Kiva Microlending platform 0% interest loans, donations optional Bank transfer 2005
Milaap Donation crowdfunding platform 0% platform fee + gateway fees Bank transfer (India) 2010
Republic Equity crowdfunding platform ~7% of raise + 2% of securities Bank transfer 2016
Seedrs Equity crowdfunding ~6% success fee, 7.5% investor carry Bank transfer 2012
StartEngine Equity crowdfunding platform ~7-12% of raise + 2% equity Bank transfer 2014
Ulule Crowdfunding platform ~5% commission ex-VAT Bank transfer, PayPal 2010
Wefunder Equity crowdfunding platform 7.9% of funds raised, success-based Bank transfer 2012
CatarseCrowdfunding

Brazil largest crowdfunding platform for creative and social projects.

catarse.me24 views
ChuffedCrowdfunding

A social-cause crowdfunding platform with no platform fee on donations.

chuffed.org22 views
CrowdcubeCrowdfunding

A UK-based equity crowdfunding platform built for European businesses, supporting private and follow-on rounds where customers become shareh…

crowdcube.com25 views
FundrazrCrowdfunding

A crowdfunding platform for personal causes, nonprofits, and projects.

fundrazr.com24 views
GoFundMeCrowdfunding

The largest donation crowdfunding platform for personal causes, emergencies, and community projects. No platform fee - fundraisers keep dona…

gofundme.com17 views
ImpactGuruCrowdfunding

An Indian crowdfunding platform focused on medical fundraising, offering campaigns with no platform charges - only payment gateway fees appl…

impactguru.com23 views
IndiegogoCrowdfunding

A flexible crowdfunding platform where campaigns can keep funds even if the goal is missed, with InDemand continuing sales after the campaig…

indiegogo.com19 views
KettoCrowdfunding

A household-name Indian crowdfunding platform for medical emergencies, disaster relief, and personal causes, active in major relief efforts…

ketto.org43 views
KickstarterCrowdfunding

The best-known rewards crowdfunding platform, with over 250,000 creative projects funded. All-or-nothing campaigns for games, design, film,…

kickstarter.com28 views
KivaCrowdfunding

A non-profit microlending platform where borrowers crowdfund 0% interest loans, including up to 15,000 dollars for US small businesses. Lend…

kiva.org23 views
MilaapCrowdfunding

One of India largest crowdfunding platforms, founded in 2010, having facilitated over fourteen hundred crore rupees across more than one hun…

milaap.org23 views
RepublicCrowdfunding

An investment crowdfunding platform spanning startups, real estate, and private funds, with a large retail investor community and US and int…

republic.com24 views
SeedrsCrowdfunding

A European equity-crowdfunding platform where startups raise from many investors.

seedrs.com30 views
StartEngineCrowdfunding

A leading US equity crowdfunding platform where startups raise from everyday investors. Has helped companies raise more than 1.4 billion dol…

startengine.com20 views
UluleCrowdfunding

A European crowdfunding platform where creators raise money for creative and social projects.

ulule.com30 views
WefunderCrowdfunding

An accessible equity crowdfunding platform supporting equity and debt raises, with no upfront fees until a campaign succeeds. Founders raise…

wefunder.com31 views