Open Collective 🧰 Platform Free
Transparent funding for open-source projects and communities, with fiscal hosting and public budgets.
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- Fee / share
- Fiscal host fee, typically 10%
- Payout schedule
- On expense approval
- Paid via
- Bank transfer, PayPal
- Pricing
- Free
- Type
- Donation, tip & crowdfunding tools
Methods Open Collective pays for
Niches accepted
Mainstream niches only; check its policies before building a gambling, crypto, CBD or adult property on it.
About Open Collective
Open Collective raises money for open-source projects, meetups and communities under a fiscal host that handles the legal entity, invoicing and taxes for a fee (usually 10%), with every transaction public. Companies sponsor readily because of the transparency.
Pros
- Handles invoicing, receipts and taxes through a fiscal host
- Public ledger builds trust with corporate sponsors
Cons
- Host fees around 10%
- Best for projects, not individuals
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