Kickstarter Fee Calculator
See what actually reaches you after Kickstarter’s platform fee and payment processing.
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How Kickstarter fees work
On a funded project, Kickstarter charges a 5% platform fee plus payment processing of about 3% + $0.20 per pledge. Nothing is charged if you don’t hit your goal. Your net is the amount funded minus all three pieces.
net = funded − (funded × 5%) − (funded × 3%) − (backers × $0.20)
Standard US rates; processing varies by pledge size and region — verify with Kickstarter. Not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
What fees does Kickstarter charge?
On a successfully funded project, Kickstarter takes a 5% platform fee plus payment processing of roughly 3% + $0.20 per pledge. If your project isn’t funded, you’re not charged anything. Enter your backer count so the per-pledge portion is included.
Does Kickstarter charge if I don’t reach my goal?
No. Kickstarter is all-or-nothing: pledges are only collected — and fees only apply — if you hit your funding goal by the deadline. If you fall short, no money changes hands and there are no fees.
Why does the backer count matter?
Payment processing includes a fixed fee (about $0.20) on every pledge. A campaign funded by many small pledges pays more in flat fees than one funded by a few large pledges raising the same total, so your net depends on how many backers you have.