Kickstarter fee calculator
See what you actually keep on Kickstarter. Published fee: 5% platform fee plus payment processing. Verified Jun 2026.
Estimates use each platform’s published fee; payment-processing costs and taxes are not included.
Worked examples on Kickstarter
| Amount | Estimated fee | You keep (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $5.00 | $95.00 |
| $500.00 | $25.00 | $475.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $50.00 | $950.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $250.00 | $4,750.00 |
Based on: 5% platform fee plus payment processing. Ranges reflect tiered or category-dependent fees.
Compare with other crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter
All fees →| Platform | Published fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Ketto | 0% platform fee + ~3% gateway fees | Calculator → |
| Wefunder | 7.9% of funds raised, success-based | Calculator → |
| Seedrs | ~6% success fee, 7.5% investor carry | Calculator → |
| Ulule | ~5% commission ex-VAT | Calculator → |
| Crowdcube | 5-8% success fee + 2.5% platform fee | Calculator → |
| Republic | ~7% of raise + 2% of securities | Calculator → |
| Catarse | 13% fee on funds raised | Calculator → |
| Fundrazr | 0-5% platform fee + processing | Calculator → |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kickstarter take in fees?
Kickstarter's published fee is: 5% platform fee plus payment processing. Fees can vary by category, seller level, or country — always check the platform's current pricing page.
How much do I keep from $1,000 on Kickstarter?
Based on the published fee, you would keep approximately $950.00 from a $1,000 sale or project on Kickstarter — before payment-processing costs and taxes.
How does Kickstarter pay out?
Kickstarter pays via: Bank transfer.
Is this calculator official?
No — it is an independent estimate by FreelanceSites.net based on Kickstarter's published fee at the time we last verified it. Actual fees can differ by region, category, promotions, and payment method.