Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter
Raise money from backers - for products, causes, and startups. Vetted platforms are marked.
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Typical earnings: About 37% of Kickstarter projects succeed and most successful ones raise $1,000-9,999 (2019) source ↗
Best for: Makers and causes with a clear project and a network ready to back it
Compare the top 12 crowdfunding platforms
| Platform | Fees | Minimum payout | Payout speed | Pays via | Who can join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kickstarter
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5% platform fee plus payment processing | — | — | Bank transfer | 25 countries |
 Crowdcube
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5-8% success fee + 2.5% platform fee | — | — | Bank transfer | UK and Europe |
 Kiva
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0% interest loans, donations optional | — | — | Bank transfer | United States |
 Indiegogo
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5% platform fee plus payment processing | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 GoFundMe
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0% platform fee, payment processing applies | — | — | Bank transfer | 20 countries |
 Ketto
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0% platform fee + ~3% gateway fees | — | — | Bank transfer (India) | India |
 ImpactGuru
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0% platform fee, gateway fees apply | — | — | Bank transfer (India) | India |
 Ulule
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~5% commission ex-VAT | — | — | Bank transfer, PayPal | Worldwide |
 Catarse
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13% fee on funds raised | — | — | Bank transfer | Brazil |
 Wefunder
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7.9% of funds raised, success-based | — | — | Bank transfer | US |
 Fundrazr
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0-5% platform fee + processing | — | — | Stripe, PayPal direct | Worldwide |
 StartEngine
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~7-12% of raise + 2% equity | — | — | Bank transfer | US |
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All 15 crowdfunding platforms
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CatarseBrazil largest crowdfunding platform for creative and social projects.
catarse.me51 views
ChuffedA 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.org64 viewsKickstarterThe best-known rewards crowdfunding platform, with over 250,000 creative projects funded. All-or-nothing campaigns for games, design, film,…
kickstarter.com48 viewsKivaA non-profit microlending platform where borrowers crowdfund 0% interest loans, including up to 15,000 dollars for US small businesses. Lend…
kiva.org39 views
MilaapOne of India largest crowdfunding platforms, founded in 2010, having facilitated over fourteen hundred crore rupees across more than one hun…
milaap.org42 views
RepublicAn investment crowdfunding platform spanning startups, real estate, and private funds, with a large retail investor community and US and int…
republic.com43 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.com57 viewsWefunderAn accessible equity crowdfunding platform supporting equity and debt raises, with no upfront fees until a campaign succeeds. Founders raise…
wefunder.com50 views
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