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Crowdfunding Platforms

Crowdfunding platforms help people raise money from supporters; the right choice depends on what you need to fund and how you want to connect with supporters.

Compare the signal score out of 10, the platforms a service runs on, and its pricing. The API, open-source and free-tier marks can help you check how it may fit your needs.

• 16 platforms
• 3 with a public API on this page
• 10 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Oct 2026

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2. 1
   G

   Givebuttergivebutter.com

   Fundraising and donor management for nonprofits, with support for events and auctions.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $29/mo
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3. 2
   D

   Donorboxdonorbox.org

   Nonprofit fundraising on web, mobile and API with customizable website donation forms.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $80/mo
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4. 3
   KF

   Ko-fiko-fi.com

   Freemium web and mobile service for members-only posts and ongoing memberships.

   6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $12/mo
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5. 4
   K

   Kettoketto.org

   Freemium service for individuals and organizations to raise money for causes.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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6. 5
   BM

   Buy Me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com

   Free web service for supporter payments and member-only posts, billed monthly or once.

   6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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7. 6
   F

   FundRazrfundrazr.com

   Free web and API crowdfunding with text, photos, videos and two funding models.

   6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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8. 7
   W

   WhyDonatewhydonate.com
   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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9. 8
   GP

   GoFundMe Propro.gofundme.com

   Nonprofit fundraising software with customizable pages, peer campaigns and live events.

   5.8 APIOpenFree —
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10. 9
    M

    Mightycausemightycause.com

    Free nonprofit fundraising with recurring donations, campaign pages and supporter tracking.

    5.5 APIOpenFree Free tier
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11. 10
    G

    GoGetFundingGoGetFunding
    4.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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12. 11
    S

    StartEngineStartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc.
    4.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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13. 12
    E

    ExperimentExperiment

    Crowdfunding platform founded in 2010.

    3.9 APIOpenFree —
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14. 13
    W

    WefunderWefunder, Inc.
    3.9 APIOpenFree —
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15. 14
    F

    FundableFundable LLC

    Crowdfunding platform for raising money online.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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16. 15
    I

    IndiegogoIndiegogo, Inc.

    Crowdfunding platform for launching campaigns online.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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17. 16
    R

    RepublicRepublic Core LLC

    Crowdfunding platform for raising money online.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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How to choose

Which platform fits the kind of fundraising I need?

Start with the purpose of your fundraiser and compare platforms that appear suited to that use. The names in this category include Donorbox, Fundable and Indiegogo.

How can I check whether it works with my apps?

Check the platform marks and the maker's details for the access and connections you need. The board includes web, API, iOS and Android as platform categories; a public API can be useful when you need a way for software to connect.

How do I compare free plans and paid pricing?

Check the plan terms and paid price before choosing, since a free plan does not tell you what paid use costs. FundRazr is listed with a free plan, while Donorbox lists a free plan and paid pricing from $150 per month.

Can I try a platform before paying?

Check whether the maker offers a free trial and read its terms. Givebutter lists a free plan, paid pricing from $29 per month with annual billing, and a 30-day trial.

What do the score and marks tell me?

The score summarizes published signals such as use, API availability, documentation depth, open-source code and a free tier. Treat it as a comparison aid, then check the features and terms that matter to your fundraiser.

Questions

What is a crowdfunding platform?

It is a service for raising money from supporters. Compare the platform's fit for your fundraiser, access options and pricing.

How do I choose a crowdfunding platform?

Start with your fundraising needs, then check platform availability, connections, pricing and whether a free plan or trial is offered.

Do crowdfunding platforms offer free plans?

Some entries list a free plan. Check the individual pricing details: free-plan terms and paid costs can differ.

What does the API mark mean?

It indicates whether a platform has a public API, a way for other software to connect to it.

What does the signal score mean?

It is a score out of 10 based on published signals including use, API access, documentation, open-source code and a free tier.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure