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	Kickstarter	Patreon Best match for you
Your score	6.7	7.0
AppDuo score	6.7	7.0
Ease of use	7.8	8.1
Features	7.4	8.3
Value for money	7.0	6.9
Performance	7.0	7.2
Support	4.8	5.8
Privacy & security	6.2	5.6
Starts at	Free	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Free trial	—	—
Web	Yes	Yes
iOS	Yes	Yes
Android	Yes	Yes
Windows	No	No
macOS	No	No
Linux	No	No
Works offline	No	No
Public API	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No
Open source	No	No
AI features	No	No
Real-time collaboration	No	Yes
End-to-end encryption	No	No
Templates	No	No
Integrations	Yes	Yes
Mobile app	Yes	Yes
Launched	2009	2013
Developer	Kickstarter, PBC	Patreon, Inc.
Best for	Backers who like funding creative products (games, hardware, comics, film) before they exist Creators who want to test demand with all-or-nothing funding and no fees if the goal is missed	Video, podcast, music, art and game creators wanting monthly or annual memberships Podcasters who need podcast import and sync, RSS distribution and Spotify integration Fans who want to back specific creators and get members-only content

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