You Hit Your Funding Goal — But Fees Take a Bite First
Hitting your crowdfunding goal is exciting, but the amount that actually lands in your account is what's left after platform and payment processing fees. Kickstarter and Indiegogo both charge a 5% platform fee on total funds raised, and payment processing for credit cards and digital wallets adds roughly 3% more on top of that, so combined fees typically run around 8% of your raise. It's easy to celebrate hitting 100% of your goal, but subtracting those two fees — and then your actual product cost — is what tells you what you really walk away with.
How It's Calculated
| Step | Item | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platform fee | Funds raised × platform's rate |
| 2 | Processing fee | Funds raised × ~3% |
| 3 | Net payout | Funds raised − platform fee − processing fee |
| 4 | Net profit | Net payout − product cost |
This calculator does not account for reward fulfillment shipping, sales tax, or income tax. Actual fees can vary by campaign category and promotions, so check each platform's current policy for exact figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both charge a 5% platform fee, plus roughly 3% payment processing — combined fees usually total around 8% of your raise.
No, funds are typically released a few weeks after the campaign closes, with processing fees deducted automatically before payout.
No. Shipping, sales tax, and income tax aren't included, so your actual take-home will be lower than the net payout shown here.
※ Actual fees and payout timing vary by platform policy. This is an estimate only.