Kickstarter
Bring creative projects to life.
Overview
Kickstarter is one of the most well-known crowdfunding platforms in the world, with a mission to help bring creative projects to life. It operates on an all-or-nothing funding model, meaning a project must reach its funding goal to receive any money. The platform is heavily focused on creative and tangible projects, such as board games, technology, art, film, and publishing. Backers pledge money to projects in exchange for rewards, which can range from a copy of the final product to unique experiences.
✨ Key Features
- All-or-Nothing Funding Model
- Reward-Based Crowdfunding
- Focus on Creative Projects
- Large, Engaged Backer Community
- Project Review and Curation
- Strong Brand Recognition
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strict all-or-nothing funding model creates urgency and trust
- Highly curated project selection with a focus on creativity and innovation
- Strong brand reputation and a large community of repeat backers
- Market leader in specific categories like tabletop games and design
Unique Value: Kickstarter provides a trusted and powerful platform for creators to fund their projects through an all-or-nothing model that builds excitement and credibility with a massive community of backers.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Launching some of the most successful board games in history
- Funding Oscar-winning documentary films
- Bringing innovative technology products like the Pebble smartwatch to market
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Charity or nonprofit fundraising
- Personal cause fundraising (e.g., medical bills)
- Business funding without a specific, creative project
- Projects that can proceed with partial funding
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike Indiegogo's flexible funding, Kickstarter's all-or-nothing approach ensures that backers' money is only collected if the project is viable, which has built a high level of trust and has made it the go-to platform for high-quality creative projects.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: It is free to create and launch a project. If the project is successfully funded, Kickstarter applies a 5% fee to the funds collected. Payment processing fees (3-5%) also apply.
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