Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to The Creative Fund

Supporting and inspiring independent creators

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Creative Fund launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Buy Me a Coffee▲1,411

   A simple, meaningful way to fund your creativity.

   2018 · buymeacoffee.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Crowdfundly▲244

   Get donations, build memberships & sell digital creations

   2023 · crowdfundly.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Kickstarter 3.0 for iOS▲156

   Where independent creators + backers come together

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Creative Independent▲6

   a growing resource for creative people, by Kickstarter

   2017 · thecreativeindependent.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Creative Portfolios▲309

   Creative portfolios made by designers & developers.

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Indiegogo for Entrepreneurs▲436

   Raise money for your idea and find your first customers

   2017 · help.indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   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 →

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   Drip by Kickstarter▲333

   A new way to back creators. A Patreon competitor.

   2017 · drip.haus · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Community Fund▲396

   An early-stage accelerator to help communities grow from 0-1

   2021 · accelerate.theproductfolks.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Paintbrush▲427

    $50k funding at the idea stage - yes, really

    2023 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Fund Dreamer▲76

    A Funding Revolution for women and diversity groups.

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Artstarter▲158

    Kickstarter for unique art!

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Startup Funding▲482

    A curated list of essential tools for your funding journey

    2016 · startupfunding.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Foundation▲197

    Create, explore, and collect digital art

    2021 · foundation.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Kickstarter Live▲302

    Livestreaming with Kickstarter creators

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Fundlify Crowdfunding for Shopify▲69

    Crowdfunding sustainable on-demand production for Shopify

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    BiggerCake▲197

    The data tool that Kickstarter deserves

    2018 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Art of the Kickstarter - Crowdfunding Lessons From a Project With a “Mighty” High Funding Goal▲55

    The device that makes it easy to stream spotify music

    2016 · artofthekickstart.com · its alternatives →

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    Funder▲183

    Create your own parody slogans for "world-changing" startups

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Fundlify▲213

    Crowdfund & pre-sell products on Shopify

    2025 · fundlify.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    IdeasFundX▲79

    An AI tool optimizing fundraising for VCs and start-ups

    2023 · ideasfundx.com · its alternatives →

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    Freshpreneur▲124

    A peer-to-peer marketplace for crowdfunded products

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    CreatorClub▲150

    Teaching hardware startups how to succeed on Kickstarter/IGG

    2022 · creatorclub.com · its alternatives →

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    Designbook▲88

    A new type of crowdfunding platform

    2015 · 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 →