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24 alternatives to Craigstarter

Open source crowdfunding on Shopify

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Craigstarter launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   We open sourced Lockitron's crowdfunding app▲463

   Discover how crowdfunding helps startups and creative projects raise funds. Learn how it works, explore successful campaigns, and find the best platforms.

   2012 · selfstarter.us · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Fundlify Crowdfunding for Shopify▲69

   Crowdfunding sustainable on-demand production for Shopify

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Polar▲1,167

   An open source monetization platform for developers

   2024 · polar.sh · its alternatives →

4. 4
   BiggerCake▲197

   The data tool that Kickstarter deserves

   2018 · its alternatives →

5. 5LY
   Launch your own hosted SelfStarter without writing a line of code▲89

   2013 · crowdhoster.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Fundlify▲213

   Crowdfund & pre-sell products on Shopify

   2025 · fundlify.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Taler by Shopify▲202

   Your social design sandbox. Made by Shopify 🏖

   2020 · shopify.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Flockler▲315

   Simple, fast shoppable feeds to grow your e-commerce store

   2024 · flockler.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Hyperstarter▲87

   Free tool that identifies problems with your Kickstarter

   2016 · hyperstarter.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Udesly Adapter▲99

    Use Webflow to create WordPress and Shopify Themes, easily!

    2019 · udesly.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Pathfinder for Shopify▲77

    Shopify marketing done for you

    2019 · apps.shopify.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Shopify Compass▲101

    Free and easy way to learn new business and marketing skills

    2020 · shopify.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Pageify▲153

    Quickly build a winning Shopify brand

    2024 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Easypop▲102

    All-in-one marketing tool to grow your Shopify brand

    2022 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    EComposer Shopify Page Builder▲70

    Build any web page or section with live drag & drop editor

    2023 · ecomposer.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Promo Video Maker for Shopify▲135

    Create product videos for your Shopify store in minutes!

    2020 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Peerstreet▲87

    Finances real estate through a form of crowdfunding.

    2014 · peerstreet.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Dovetale for Shopify▲137

    Photo retouching with AI, upload products easily & quickly.

    2021 · apps.shopify.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Social Snowball for Shopify▲94

    Automated affiliate marketing programs for DTC eCommerce

    2021 · apps.shopify.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Freshpreneur▲124

    A peer-to-peer marketplace for crowdfunded products

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Philyra▲79

    A Shopify app to make your blogs shoppable through pop-ups

    2021 · apps.shopify.com · its alternatives →

22. 22ST
    Shopstarter to help creators transition from Kickstarter to ecommerce▲27

    2013 · shopstarter.org · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Crowdtilt announces the first Crowdfunding API▲90

    2012 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    BlockStarter▲78

    A platform for launching ICO campaigns

    2018 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →