A dedicated crowdfunding platform designed for independent musicians, artists, and creators. Connect your Square account, launch on your own standalone site, and keep 100% of your shipping funds and customer relationships.
Everything you need to run vinyl pre-orders, custom merch bundles, digital downloads, and direct updates to your fans. Built by artists for artists.
No steep learning curve or confusing backend menus. Set your goal, add your reward tiers, hook up your Square account, and you're ready to launch.
Build excitement before launch day with a fan sign-up page. When your launch date arrives, your site automatically opens for orders and sends an announcement email to everyone waiting.
Payments are powered directly by Square, one of the most trusted and reliable processors in the world. When someone backs your project, the money deposits directly into your bank on your normal schedule—we never hold your funds.
Share photos of test pressings, artwork proofs, or production progress. Send attractive email updates directly to your supporters whenever you have news to share.
Big platforms take up to 8% to 10% of the postage money fans pay to ship their items. We take 0% of your shipping fees—you keep every cent to pack and mail rewards.
Every project runs on its own private website with its own database. No side-by-side competitor listings, no algorithm distraction, and no ads pulling fans away.
You keep all supporter information, email addresses, and mailing details. Export clean spreadsheets anytime for fulfillment or future releases.
How CAMPAIGNerator compares to crowded marketplace platforms:
| Platform Capability | CAMPAIGNERATOR | KICKSTARTER / INDIEGOGO |
|---|---|---|
| Supporter Emails & Data |
100% Owned By You (Full spreadsheet export) |
Restricted platform-dependent records |
| Your Own Domain & Branding |
Yes (yourband.campaignerator.com or custom address) |
No (kickstarter.com/projects/...) |
| Competitor Ads On Your Page |
Zero Ads. Only your project and products |
Competitor campaigns featured on your page |
| Automated Launch |
Automated. Launches and notifies automatically at the day/time you choose |
Manual launch required |
| Payment Security |
Direct Square Integration (Bank-Grade Security) |
Third-party merchant intermediary |
| Supporter Updates | Direct email updates to your backers | Standard platform forum posts |
No per-transaction surcharges. No fees on shipping costs. No payout delays.
Traditional platforms take a cut of the total amount collected—including the money your supporters pay for postage. We believe shipping money belongs in your postage budget, so shipping charges are completely fee-free.
Based on an example $20,000 project with 400 backers
($8 average shipping per backer = $3,200 total shipping collected · $23,200 gross):
| Campaign Breakdown | CAMPAIGNERATOR + SQUARE | KICKSTARTER |
|---|---|---|
| Total Funds Raised | $20,000 Pledges + $3,200 Shipping | $20,000 Pledges + $3,200 Shipping |
| Platform Fee | $800.00 (4% on pledges; 0% on shipping) |
$1,160.00 (5% platform fee charged on everything) |
| Payment Processing | Square Transaction Fees: 2.9% - 3.3% + $0.30 per |
Kickstarter Transaction Fees: 3.0% + $0.20 per |
| Platform Shipping Fees | $0.00 (You keep all shipping costs) |
$160.00 (5% platform cut taken from postage) |
| Total All-In Fees Taken | 6.8% - 7.2% effective take | 8.3% - 9.8% effective take |
| Money In Your Pocket | $300 or more saved | $0 saved |
| Payout Timeline | Get your money immediately | Locked for up to 14 days after campaign concludes |
