Creator guide

Kickstarter Fee and Cost Reference

Current official creator fee reference.

Quick answer

Kickstarter states a 5% fee on successfully funded projects. Its support documentation says payment processing is roughly 3–5%, varying by country and payment mix. Review the current official fee details before launch.

Creator workflow

Capture the actual specification, quote, or platform setting for your project, then use the related calculation with those values rather than a generic market assumption.

Common mistakes

Do not treat a category label, supplier term, or platform policy as a universal product specification. Confirm the current version, territory, and contract terms that apply to you.

Related calculators

Last reviewed: 2026-07-23. Source: Kickstarter Support.

Limits

This is educational planning material, not supplier, legal, tax, or platform advice.