Kickstarter

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2022

Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects.

Website	kickstarter.com ➜
Category	crowdfunding
Pricing	freemium
Twitter	@kickstarter (1M followers)
Careers	Careers page
Login	Login page
API	API
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Kickstarter Product Features

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Kickstarter Pricing

How does Kickstarter pricing work?

Kickstarter is a freemium product.

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Kickstarter Reviews

What Companies Are Using Kickstarter?

#	Customer	Type	Description
1	Kanga	drinkware brand	Kanga
2	Woodies	sunglasses business	Woodies Sunglasses are hand-made from 100% real walnut, zebra wood, rose wood, and bamboo. All wood sunglasses and wooden watches are hand-made and unique.
3	SEATYLOCK	sell security vehicles	World's Best Bicycle Locks. Foldylock - A premium folding bicycle locks . Seatylock - A bicycle seat that locks your bike
4	Swoveralls	women's clothing line	The Great Fantastic is creating the world's comfiest products using sustainable resources and ethical manufacturing methods. Our hero product, Swoveralls, combines sweatpants and overalls into one glorious and incredibly comfy masterpiece. All Swoveralls sold on swoveralls.com are made in the USA.
5	Trini Pepper Sauce	food startup	Trini Pepper Sauce is a Trinidad hot pepper sauce made in Raleigh, North Carolina.
6	Scribit	IoT startup	The world’s first write and erase robot. Scribit is a vertical plotter that can draw any content sourced from the web - and update it in real time.
7	2Puggles	woodworking business
8	Mouse Book Club	subscription box business	Literature made fun and bite sized. They go with you anywhere. Become a part of a worldwide community of Mouse Book readers.
9	Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment	game store	Game Night in a Can is the multi-generational party game for all ages and occasions. 30 different creative challenges & games of skill make for hilarious family game nights, unique dinner parties, memorable sleepovers, creative classrooms, original office gatherings, raucous birthday parties, and pretty much anything!
10	Paper Saver	planner brand	Reuse your used paper as pages of the Paper Saver Notebook. Save paper and the environment. 100% reusable. Insert your used paper into the Paper Saver's covers to reuse the blank sides of the paper as pages of the Paper Saver Notebook. Reuse again and again for a more sustainable and zero waste lifestyle.

Kickstarter Alternatives

Looking for an alternative to Kickstarter? We've put together a list of all Kickstarter competitors and alternatives.

List of best alternatives to Kickstarter:

#	Tool	Description	Pricing	Using
1	Indiegogo	Crowdfunding platform for innovations in tech and design.	freemium	see all businesses using ➜
2	Patreon	An American membership platform that provides business tools for content creators to run a subscription service. It helps creators and artists earn a monthly income by providing rewards and perks to their subscribers.	****	see all businesses using ➜
3	StartEngine	Crowdfunding platform that has helped more than 350 companies raise $175M+ from a community of over 250,000 prospective investors.	free	see all businesses using ➜
4	Kiva	Online lending platform connecting online lenders to entrepreneurs.	freemium	see all businesses using ➜
5	CrowdEngine	Investor Management and Business Automation Solutions. An industry-leading customizable white-label solution for investment firms worldwide.	****	see all businesses using ➜
6	SeedInvest (equity crowdfunding)	Venture capital and startup investing written by industry experts on the SeedInvest Team.	freemium	see all businesses using ➜
7	Crowd Control	The only post-funding solution that allows you to run your business like a business.	freemium	see all businesses using ➜
8	PieShell	A new crowdfunding site dedicated to food and beverage startups.	freemium	see all businesses using ➜

References

Here's what customers are saying about Kickstarter:

	Customer	Testimonial
	Beardo	The most* exposure and returns we have seen were directly resulting from being featured by the big fish like ‘Good Morning America’ and our Kickstarter.* - Jeff Phillips, founder of Beardo
	Spuds	Kickstarter is an excellent platform for being able to start up a company. It allows you to create your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and both test it with a centralized audience and to get funding without investing huge amounts into production and then finding the people to sell them to. - Paul Dickey, founder of Spuds
	Compelling Science Press	I ran a successful Kickstarter campaign for a print anthology that ended up totalling ~$12,000. I plan on doing more campaigns of this type in the future. - Joe Stech, founder of Compelling Science Press

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