When comparing IndieGoGo vs Kickstarter , the Slant community recommends Kickstarter for most people. In the question“What are the best ways to fund development of an independent game?” Kickstarter is ranked 1st while IndieGoGo is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Kickstarter is:
Knowing that there is enough funding will allow long-term budget planning. Knowing that there's *not* funding allows users to move on.
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Pros
Pro Allows both all-or-nothing and flexible-funding plans
While all or nothing is an option, flexible funding gives people the option to receive money even if the goal isn't met.
Pro All-or-nothing model allows commitment with certainty
Knowing that there is enough funding will allow long-term budget planning. Knowing that there's not funding allows users to move on.
Pro Helps to promote projects
Potential pledgers are encouraged to browse Kickstarter much like Pinterest. While most of the funds will be generated by personal effort, Kickstarted certainly offers a good boost for those who need it.
Pro Popular site
Kickstarter is one of the most well known crowdfunding site. Over $1.2 billion has been pledged so far, with 10 million monthly visitors to the site.
Cons
Con Poor gaming community can dull pledgers' enthusiasm
Without the game-funding reputation of Kickstarter or the novelty of smaller sites, IndieGoGo campaigns can receive dubious reactions from the public.
Con 5% fee is applied to successful funding
Any successful crowdfunding operation run on Kickstarter will have a 5% fee. The payment processor will take an additional 3-5%.