Kickstarter's 5% platform fee plus processing is standard for rewards crowdfunding — but not your only option.
Kickstarter charges a 5% platform fee plus roughly 3% + $0.20 processing on funded projects, and it's all-or-nothing. Depending on your project and audience, an alternative can cost less or fit better — especially if you don't need the rewards-crowdfunding format.
| Platform | Est. fees on $5,000 | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ralli — flat 2% + low-cost rails | $150 | 3.0% |
| Indiegogo | $600 | 12.0% |
| GoGetFunding | $645 | 12.9% |
| Kickstarter | $700 | 14.0% |
Estimated fees on a $5,000 raise across 1,000 small contributions; actual rates vary by country and payment method.
All-in fee, whether funds are held or paid direct, and international reach. Ralli charges a flat 2% plus a small rail cost and pays direct to your own bank in around 185 countries — strongest when a project draws many smaller backers.
Kickstarter brings a built-in audience and rewards tooling for product launches; Ralli focuses on low-cost direct payouts. Match the tool to the project.
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Open the fee calculator →It depends on format. For low-cost direct payouts, a flat 2% plus low rails (as Ralli charges) keeps the most; Indiegogo suits rewards crowdfunding.
A 5% platform fee plus roughly 3% + $0.20 of processing on funded projects, on an all-or-nothing basis.
No. Ralli is non-custodial and pays direct to your own bank, typically within about 48 hours.
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Figures are estimates based on each platform's published fee structure and typical processing rates, which vary by country and payment method. Platform names belong to their respective owners; Ralli is not affiliated with them.