No surprises, no hidden fees. We only succeed when you succeed.
Charged on successfully funded campaigns only
Our platform fee covers hosting, tools, customer support, and payment processing infrastructure.
Standard credit card processing rates
This fee goes directly to our payment processor (Stripe) and covers the cost of securely handling transactions.
Use the slider to see how much you'll take home at different funding levels
Your platform fee covers everything you need to run a successful campaign
What you see is what you get. No surprise charges or hidden costs.
If your campaign doesn't reach its goal, you pay nothing.
Receive your funds within 14 days of campaign completion.
Accept payments from backers in 135+ countries and currencies.
Our fees are lower than other major crowdfunding platforms
| Platform | Platform Fee | Payment Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndieCrowdfund Lowest fees | 3% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~6% |
| Kickstarter | 5% | 3% + $0.20 | ~8% |
| Indiegogo | 5% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~8% |
| GoFundMe | 0% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~3% |
Fees are only deducted when your campaign successfully reaches its funding goal. If you don't reach your goal, you pay nothing.
No. Creating and launching a campaign on IndieCrowdfund is completely free. You only pay fees on successfully funded campaigns.
After your campaign ends successfully, funds are typically transferred to your bank account within 14 business days.