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Top Crowdfunding Sites for Fundraising

Top Crowdfunding Sites for Fundraising

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Top Fundraising & Crowdfunding Online Platforms

Looking to raise funds for an individual, business, cause, nonprofit, school, church, club?  Compare popular fundraising platforms by ranking, features, and fees.  Learn about crowdfunding site basics and best practices.

Site Total Raised Supporters Platform Fee Payment Fee Important to Know
$5B 50M 0% 2.9% + $0.30 Can withdraw immediately and deposits take 2-5 business days
24/7 rapid email support, mobile app, superior add beneficiary feature
GoFundMe Guarantee protects donors and beneficiaries from fraud
$3B 14M 5% 3.0% + $0.20 Specializes in creative projects with robust reward level feature
14-day wait to withdraw and deposits take 5-7 business days
Limited email support hours, requires Kickstarter approval to launch
$1B 9M 5% 3.0% + $0.30 Offers "flexible funding" pay more fees to not hit goal
3-week wait to withdraw and deposits take 2-5 business days
Limited email support hours
$900M 8M 0% 2.9% + $0.30 Can withdraw immediately and deposits take 2-5 business days
Limited support hours (offers chat), no donor guarantee policy
$330M NA 4.9% 2.9% + $0.30 Can withdraw immediately and deposits take 2-5 business days
Limited email support hours, no donor guarantee policy
NA NA 5% 2.9% Supports UK gift aid
14-day wait to withdraw and deposits take 6-10 business days
Limited email support hours, no donor guarantee policy
NA NA 6.9% + $0.30 for personal and 0% for charitable Can withdraw immediately and deposits take 7+ days
Zero fees for charities registered with Facebook
Difficult to contact support, no donor guarantee policy

Compare crowdfunding platforms by type: Personal | Project-based
Updated 11/30/2017

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