OpenGiving charges a platform fee plus standard payment processing fees.
All fees are disclosed before you create a campaign or list an item. No surprises.
Fee Structure
Platform Fee
- A percentage of each transaction goes to OpenGiving
- This covers infrastructure, support, and development
- Displayed clearly during campaign creation
Payment Processing
- Stripe charges standard processing fees
- Typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
- This is an industry-standard rate
What Fees Cover
Platform fee supports:
- Secure infrastructure and hosting
- Identity verification systems
- AI-powered fraud prevention
- Customer support
- Ongoing development
Payment processing covers:
- Secure card transactions
- Bank transfers
- Fraud protection
- PCI compliance
No Hidden Costs
There are no:
- Setup fees
- Monthly fees
- Withdrawal fees
- Hidden charges
You see the full fee breakdown before completing any transaction.
For Campaign Creators
When someone contributes to your campaign:
- You receive the contribution amount minus fees
- Your dashboard shows net amounts
- Payouts are automatic to your connected bank
For Marketplace Sellers
When you sell an item:
- The campaign portion routes to the campaign (minus fees)
- Your portion routes to you (minus fees)
- Fees are calculated on the total sale price
Comparison
Our fee structure is competitive with other platforms. The difference is what you get:
- Peer-to-peer marketplace functionality
- GivingProfile identity tracking
- Verified campaign system
- Multi-channel fundraising
