Best Crowdfunding Platforms of 2024

Indiegogo, Inc., was founded in 2008 by Danae Ringelmann, Eric Schell, and Slava Rubin as these founders sought to fund their own causes and ideas. Today, more than 10 million people visit the Indiegogo site on a monthly basis where about 19,000 campaigns are launched every month.

With Indiegogo, which is available in 235 countries and territories, you can create a crowdfunding campaign for any idea or product that you want to launch. To get started collecting funding using the site, you can set up a campaign for up to 60 days, the fee for which is a 5% platform fee plus a 2.9% and $0.30 third-party processing fee.

Their tools allow you to integrate with other platforms, including Meta and X (formerly Twitter), to promote your campaign. Once you are done raising money, you'll receive it via your bank within 15 business days. You can also invest in one of the many thousands of ideas and products and become a backer.

The overall success that so many fundraising projects have seen with this simple platform makes it our best overall pick.

Mightycause was founded in 2006 as a fundraising platform to help nonprofits and individuals raise money online for their causes. Its flexibility for fundraising gives it the edge in this category for organizations seeking donations, as it has helped more than 150,000 causes attract the contributions they needed to meet their goals.

The platform offers a range of campaigns, from peer-to-peer fundraising to giving days. Mightycause charges an average processing fee of 1.2% of the money you raise using the platform plus 29 cents per transaction.

The company offers two plans, the Essentials plan at $59 per month (billed annually) or the Advanced plan at $99 per month (billed annually). Prices go up slightly if you opt to pay monthly.

The Essentials plan gets you the basics, including unlimited fundraising campaigns, unlimited peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, various donation reports, and social media integration. The Advanced plan provides a full suite of features, including CRM integration, Text-to-Give technology, and advanced analytics.

Nonprofits can raise funds themselves or individuals can set up a fundraising campaign for their favorite organization.

Founded in 2014 by Ron Miller, Howard Marks, and Paul Kessler, the company now has ABC's "Shark Tank" host Kevin O'Leary as a strategic advisor. StartEngine is a platform that enables people to become investors in early-stage startups. This lay-person-friendly investment approach is why it is our pick as best crowdfunding platform for investors.

You can get started investing in any of the companies listed on its website, from biotech pioneers to travel and tourism startups. To help you make an informed investment, each company's profile includes the company's valuation, price per share, number of investors, and more.

When you're ready to invest, simply click the "Invest Now" button and start the process by filling out your personal information and method of payment. If you are a startup trying to get funds, the platform has helped 550 companies raise funds through its network of more than 1,000,000 users.

GoFundMe was launched in 2010 and has become one of the largest fundraising platforms online, having raised more than $17 billion from over 200 million donors. Its success and simplicity help make it the best platform for individuals. 

GoFundMe campaigns are facilitated in three simple steps. First, create your campaign by detailing the amount of money you want to raise. During this phase, you'll tell your story, which can include photos and videos. Next, you'll share your campaign with your friends and family via social media, text message, and email. Finally, you can manage your campaign, tracking the donations and thanking donors.

A benefit of GoFundMe, compared to other platforms that charge platform fees plus processing fees, is that this platform has a 0% platform fee. The company does have a processing fee, which is 2.9% and $0.30 per transaction.

GoFundMe offers 24/7 expert support, in the event you need any assistance setting up your page or have any questions.

Patreon was founded in 2013 by YouTube musician Jack Conte, with Sam Yam, and, to date, the platform has attracted more than 250,000 creators and helped these professionals bring in $3.5 billion in funds, making it the clear winner for best for creative professionals.

Patreon is a crowdfunding platform designed specifically to help creative people thrive by helping them raise funds from friends, family, supporters, and admirers. It's free to get started with Patreon, however, there is a monthly fee depending on which of the three available plans you choose. The "Lite" plan charges a 5% fee from the money generated on Patreon, the "Pro" level takes an 8% cut, and the "Premium" plan takes 12%. Plus, the company charges a processing fee of 2.9% and $0.30 per payment. 

The Lite plan is targeted at creators who are getting started, while Pro is designed to help creators establish membership options to support their business, and Premium is for established creators or businesses that generate at least $5,000 a month on the platform and have a minimum of 100,000 social media followers. All plans include the use of the Patreon mobile app, business tools, and more. 

You can switch between the Lite and Pro plans at any time, while the Premium plan requires a minimum of a three-month commitment.