Indiegogo Fee Calculator
How to Use This Calculator
- 1
Enter the amount raised
Type the total campaign funds in Funds Raised ($). The calculator applies a 5% platform fee and 2.9% plus $0.30 for payment processing.
- 2
Review the fee and payout estimates
Check the estimated fees, net payout, and effective fee rate. The calculation treats the amount raised as one payment transaction, so the fixed $0.30 processing fee is applied once.
Example Calculation
A campaign raises $100 in one payment transaction and wants to estimate its fees and payout.
Funds Raised ($)
100
Results
Estimated Fees
$8.20
Net Payout
$91.80
Effective Fee Rate
8.20%
Insights card shows the platform and payment-processing fee breakdown.
Tips
A $1,000 campaign has $79.30 in estimated fees under the one-transaction assumption
Change Funds Raised ($) from $100 to $1,000 to see how the percentage fees grow while the fixed $0.30 charge stays the same.
More payment transactions add more fixed charges
This calculator applies one $0.30 processing charge. If your campaign receives 100 separate payments, compare the result with an additional $29.70 in fixed charges, or $0.30 per payment.
Compare platforms before setting a campaign goal
Use the [Kickstarter vs. Indiegogo Fee Comparison Calculator](/calculators/kickstarter-vs-indiegogo-fee-comparison-calculator/) to compare fee estimates on the same fundraising amount.
What this calculator estimates
The Indiegogo Fee Calculator estimates the amount left after a 5% platform fee and payment processing at 2.9% plus $0.30. Its fixed charge is applied once because the calculator accepts a total raised amount, not a transaction count.
How the fee calculation works
Percentage fees = Funds raised × (5% + 2.9%)
Estimated fees = Percentage fees + $0.30
Net payout = Funds raised − Estimated fees
Effective fee rate = Estimated fees ÷ Funds raised × 100
For $100 raised in one transaction, the platform fee is $100 × 0.05 = $5.00. The percentage processing fee is $100 × 0.029 = $2.90. Add the $0.30 fixed charge for estimated fees of $8.20; subtract that from $100 to get a $91.80 net payout.
The estimate excludes campaign expenses beyond those fee inputs. The Square Fee Calculator and PayPal Fee Calculator can help compare processing estimates for other payment methods.
How transaction count changes the estimate
The percentage portion scales with the amount raised. The fixed charge scales with the number of payment transactions, so a campaign with many small contributions can pay more in fixed charges than a campaign receiving the same total in a few large payments.
| Funds raised | Payment transactions | Estimated fees |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | 1 | $8.20 |
| $1,000 | 1 | $79.30 |
| $1,000 | 100 | $109.00 |
The last row adds $30 in fixed charges rather than $0.30. Use this distinction when deciding whether the calculator's one-charge estimate fits your campaign.
When to use a different calculator
- Compare crowdfunding platform fees → Kickstarter vs. Indiegogo Fee Comparison Calculator
- Estimate card-processing charges → Square Fee Calculator
- Estimate PayPal transaction costs → PayPal Fee Calculator
- Estimate another platform's charges → 2Checkout Fee Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Indiegogo charge in fees?
This calculator estimates fees at 5% of funds raised plus 2.9% and $0.30 for payment processing. The percentage charges total 7.9%; the per-transaction charge depends on how many payments your campaign receives.
Does the calculator include every campaign cost?
No, it estimates only the platform and payment-processing fees specified in its formula. It does not include taxes, fulfillment, refunds, currency conversion, or other campaign expenses; check your campaign terms and payment provider details before budgeting.
Why can my actual payout differ from this estimate?
The payout can differ because the fixed processing charge applies to transactions, not just to the campaign total. Refunds, payment failures, currency conversion, and other charges can also change the amount deposited.
How should I set a crowdfunding goal after fees?
Start with the amount you need to spend, then account for platform and transaction fees, fulfillment, taxes, and a contingency reserve. The U.S. Small Business Administration's funding guide outlines funding options to compare when planning a business campaign.