Kickstarter Fee Calculator

Calculate exactly how much you'll pay in fees and what amount you'll receive after your successful Kickstarter campaign. Plan your funding goal with confidence.

📝 Campaign Details

ℹī¸ How Kickstarter Fees Work

📊 Platform Fee

Kickstarter charges a flat 5% platform fee on the total amount raised by successful projects.

đŸ’ŗ Payment Processing Fees

Payment processors charge between 3% and 5% per pledge, plus a per-transaction fee:

  • Pledges $10 and above: 3% + $0.20 per pledge
  • Pledges under $10: 5% + $0.05 per pledge

đŸšĢ Unsuccessful Campaigns

If a project doesn't reach its funding goal, no fees are charged to the creator.

💡 Tips for Kickstarter Creators

📌 Account for Fees in Your Goal

Remember to include Kickstarter fees when setting your funding goal. The amount you receive will be about 8-10% less than your total raised.

🔍 Understand Micro Pledges

Pledges under $10 have different fee structures. Track these separately for accurate calculations.

đŸ“Ļ Factor in Fulfillment Costs

Your net amount needs to cover production, shipping, taxes, and unexpected expenses - not just fees.