Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Selfstarter

kickstarter meets open-source.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Selfstarter launched in 2015; 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
   Crowd Loot▲114

   Product Hunt for Kickstarter Projects

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Starter for kickstarter▲66

   An unofficial android app for kickstarter

   2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Launch Now▲64

   Kickstarter's simplified process for starting projects

   2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Castbacker▲88

   Kickstarter for podcasts

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Kickstarter Spotlight▲117

   A page for funded creators to tell their story

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Hyperstarter▲87

   Free tool that identifies problems with your Kickstarter

   2016 · hyperstarter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Spark Notebook▲87

   A place for your ideas, goals & life plans (Kickstarter)

   2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Kicktraq▲81

   Tracks what's hot on Kickstarter.

   2014 · kicktraq.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    redditmade▲164

    Crowdfunding projects backed by Reddit community

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Artstarter▲158

    Kickstarter for unique art!

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Green Inbox ▲74

    Boost your funding on Kickstarter / Indiegogo

    2014 · greeninbox.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Kickstarter for Android▲72

    Explore thousands of creative projects

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Kickstarter▲19

    World's largest funding platform for creative projects.

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hatch▲92

    If Etsy met Kickstarter

    2014 · hatch.co · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Backer News▲171

    Fresh crowdfunding projects

    2014 · backercamp.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Barrel Backers▲94

    Kickstarter for Craft Beer

    2016 · barrelbackers.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Blnkk▲202

    An online community for crowdsourcing your startup needs

    2015 · blnkk.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    LEGO Ideas▲88

    Lego's own version of Kickstarter

    2014 · lego.cuusoo.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Freshpreneur▲124

    A peer-to-peer marketplace for crowdfunded products

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Startr▲156

    "Like Airbnb for Uber." Inspiration for your next startup

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Startup School Radio - Ep 42: Gigster▲123

    The beginnings and launch of Y Combinator-backed Gigster

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    CounterCrop▲78

    The Modern Way to Grow Your Own Food (Kickstarter)

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Deepr▲83

    Crowdfunding platform for independent journalism

    2014 · 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 →