What are the fees associated with Kickstarter?

Kickstarter charges a few fees to help cover operational costs and support creators. There are two main types of fees associated with Kickstarter campaigns: platform fees and payment processing fees. The platform fee is 5% of the total funds raised, which is used to maintain and enhance the Kickstarter platform. Payment processing fees, typically 3-5% plus $0.20 per pledge, are charged by the payment processors like Stripe and are applied to each successful pledge. These fees cover the costs associated with processing backers' payments securely. It is important to consider these fees when setting a funding goal for a project. Kickstarter is transparent about its fees, and creators can use the Funding Calculator on their website to estimate the fees they will incur based on their goals.