Indiegogo Fee Calculator

Enter your total funds raised to calculate your exact Indiegogo fees and net payout, including the 5% platform fee and 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee.
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How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter Funds Raised

    Input the gross amount of money your Indiegogo campaign has raised (or expects to raise) in US dollars.

  2. 2

    Click Calculate

    Press the Calculate button to generate your fee breakdown.

  3. 3

    Review your results

    The calculator displays your Net Payout, Total Fees, Platform Fee (5%), Processing Fee (2.9% + $0.30), and Effective Fee Rate. The Fee Breakdown Insights panel shows fee per dollar raised, platform vs. processing comparison, and a visual breakdown bar showing where your funds go.

Example Calculation

A creator running an Indiegogo campaign wants to understand their net earnings from a $10,000 campaign.

Funds Raised ($)

10,000

Results

Net Payout

$9,209.70

Total Fees

$790.30

Platform Fee (5%)

$500.00

Processing Fee

$290.30

Effective Fee Rate

7.90%

Tips

Factor Fees into Your Funding Goal

Always include Indiegogo's 5% platform fee and the 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee when setting your funding target. For a $10,000 campaign, fees total $790.30. Aim for a goal about 9% higher than your actual need.

Understand Payment Processor Variations

While Indiegogo's standard payment processing is 2.9% + $0.30, international transactions or certain payment methods might incur slightly different rates. Review Indiegogo's official fee page for specifics.

Consider Fixed vs. Flexible Funding

Indiegogo offers flexible funding (keep all funds raised, even if goal not met) and fixed funding (only get funds if goal is met). While flexible funding offers more certainty, be aware that fees are still applied to all collected funds.

Compare with Other Platforms

Use the calculator's recent history feature (clock icon) to compare net payouts at different funding levels. Indiegogo's 7.9% effective rate is competitive with Kickstarter's similar structure.

Calculating Your Net Payout from Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaigns

Launching a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo can be an exciting way to bring your project to life, but understanding the fee structure is crucial for accurate financial planning.

The Indiegogo Fee Calculator helps creators quickly determine their net payout by accounting for both the 5% platform fee and the standard 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee.

For a campaign raising $10,000, these fees total $790.30, leaving a net payout of $9,209.70.

Crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo provide an invaluable service by connecting creators with backers and handling payment infrastructure, but these services come with associated costs.

For creators, these fees represent a significant line item that must be factored into the campaign's funding goal and budget.

A common misconception is underestimating the cumulative effect of these charges, leading to a shortfall in funds needed for production, fulfillment, or development.

Successfully navigating these costs means setting a realistic funding target that not only covers project expenses but also accounts for the platform's share.

How Indiegogo's Fee Structure Breaks Down

Indiegogo's fee structure comprises two main components that are deducted from the gross funds raised.

  1. Platform Fee: Indiegogo charges a flat 5% fee on all funds collected, regardless of whether you choose flexible or fixed funding.
  2. Payment Processing Fee: This fee is 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for U.S. campaigns, covering the costs of processing credit card payments and other financial transactions.
Platform Fee = Funds Raised x 0.05
Processing Fee = (Funds Raised x 0.029) + $0.30
Total Fees = Platform Fee + Processing Fee
Net Payout = Funds Raised - Total Fees

For a $10,000 campaign: Platform Fee = $500.00, Processing Fee = $290.30, Total Fees = $790.30, Net Payout = $9,209.70.

💡 To compare how fees might vary across different payment gateways, our 2Checkout Fee Calculator can provide insight into alternative processing costs.

Example: Calculating Net Earnings for a $10,000 Campaign

Imagine a product developer launches an Indiegogo campaign to fund their innovative gadget, successfully raising $10,000.

Here's how the fees are calculated:

  1. Funds Raised: $10,000
  2. Platform Fee (5%): $10,000 x 0.05 = $500.00
  3. Processing Fee (2.9% + $0.30): ($10,000 x 0.029) + $0.30 = $290.00 + $0.30 = $290.30
  4. Total Fees: $500.00 + $290.30 = $790.30
  5. Net Payout: $10,000 - $790.30 = $9,209.70
  6. Effective Fee Rate: $790.30 / $10,000 = 7.90%

The creator receives $9,209.70 out of $10,000 raised, with an effective fee rate of 7.90%.

For every dollar raised, approximately $0.079 goes to fees.

💡 If you're also exploring revenue streams from creative content, our 500px Earnings Calculator can help you understand typical platform fees and net earnings for digital assets.

Typical Crowdfunding Fee Structures

Crowdfunding platforms, while providing a vital service for creators, each have distinct fee structures that impact a campaign's net proceeds.

Indiegogo charges a 5% platform fee on all funds raised, complemented by a payment processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for US-based campaigns.

In contrast, Kickstarter also levies a 5% platform fee, but its payment processing fees can range from 3% to 5% plus $0.20 per pledge, often varying by payment method and country.

Other platforms, like Patreon, use a different model, taking a percentage (e.g., 5-12%) of creator earnings, often with additional payment processing fees.

Understanding these nuances is crucial for creators, as the effective fee rate can fluctuate based on factors like average pledge size, international transactions, and the chosen platform's specific terms.

Industry Benchmarks for Crowdfunding Fees

Crowdfunding platforms generally operate within a relatively consistent range for their core fees.

Indiegogo's 5% platform fee is standard across major platforms, including its primary competitor, Kickstarter, which also charges 5%.

Payment processing fees are an additional layer, with Indiegogo typically at 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

This is comparable to common online payment processors like Stripe or PayPal, which usually charge around 2.9% + $0.30 for standard online transactions in the U.S. For international transactions, these rates can sometimes increase by an additional 1-2%.

For creators, this means an effective fee rate typically falls between 7.9% and 9%, depending on the total funds raised.

This benchmark highlights the importance of incorporating at least 8-10% for fees into any crowdfunding budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Indiegogo's main fees for creators?

Indiegogo charges a 5% platform fee on all funds raised for successfully completed campaigns. Additionally, there's a payment processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for US-based campaigns. On a $10,000 campaign, the platform fee is $500 and the processing fee is $290.30, totaling $790.30 in fees with a net payout of $9,209.70.

How does Indiegogo's fee structure compare to Kickstarter?

Indiegogo's platform fee is 5%, similar to Kickstarter's 5% fee. Both platforms also charge payment processing fees. Kickstarter's payment processing is typically 3-5% + $0.20 per pledge, while Indiegogo's is generally 2.9% + $0.30. The overall effective fee rate can be very similar depending on the average pledge amount.

Are Indiegogo fees applied to failed campaigns?

For 'Fixed Funding' campaigns on Indiegogo, if the campaign does not reach its goal, no funds are collected, and therefore no platform or payment processing fees are charged. For 'Flexible Funding' campaigns, fees are applied to all funds raised, regardless of whether the campaign hits its target.

What is the 'net payout' on Indiegogo?

The net payout is the actual amount of money a creator receives from their Indiegogo campaign after all platform fees and payment processing fees have been subtracted from the total funds raised. For example, on $10,000 raised, the net payout is $9,209.70 after $790.30 in combined fees.

How does the calculator save my previous calculations?

The calculator automatically saves your last 10 calculations to your browser's local storage. Click the clock icon in the top-right corner to view and restore previous scenarios, making it easy to compare net payouts at different funding levels.