Indiegogo Fixed vs Flexible Funding Fees

Fixed Funding: if you don't reach your goal, all backers are refunded and no fees are charged. Flexible Funding: you keep whatever you raise, but pay the same 5% + processing fees even if you don't hit your goal.

Does Indiegogo refund the commission if the project fails?

For Fixed Funding campaigns that don't reach the goal: yes, all money is refunded and no fees are charged. For Flexible Funding, fees apply to funds collected regardless of whether the goal is met.

What is the Indiegogo InDemand fee?

After a campaign ends, Indiegogo InDemand lets you continue accepting pre-orders at the same 5% platform fee + payment processing. This is popular for campaigns that already hit their goal.

Indiegogo Fee Calculator

Indiegogo fees: 5% platform fee + 3% + $0.30 Stripe processing. Compare Fixed vs Flexible Funding. Calculate your exact net proceeds.

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Indiegogo Fee Calculator — 2026

Calculate your Indiegogo net proceeds after the 5% platform fee and Stripe payment processing. Compare Fixed vs Flexible Funding models.

Fixed vs Flexible

Toggle between funding models to see how fees apply in each scenario.

Net raised

See exactly what reaches your campaign after fees.

Fee rates verified and updated May 2026. Rates may change — verify directly with the platform before transacting.

Example Calculations

Amount Raised ($)	Total Fees	Net Raised
$10.00	$1.10	$8.90
$50.00	$4.30	$45.70
$100.00	$8.30	$91.70
$500.00	$40.30	$459.70
$1,000.00	$80.30	$919.70

Based on default settings. Use the calculator above for your exact figures.