Open Collective
Open Collective — Transparent funding platform for open-source projects and communities with public finances.
Our Verdict
The default for transparent OSS funding, but governance uncertainty is a real watch item.
Pros
- Transparent, public finances by default
- Fiscal hosts handle legal and tax wrapper
- Trusted by many OSS projects
- Low barrier for small collectives
Cons
- Fees stack across host and platform
- UI and flows feel dated
- Future uncertain after recent restructuring
- Not ideal for private or commercial orgs
When to Use Open Collective
Good fit if you need
- Transparent funding collection for an open-source project
- Public expense reporting and budgeting for a community org
- Recurring donation management for a developer community
- Fiscal hosting for a community group without a legal entity
- Open-source maintainer receiving corporate sponsorships
Pricing
Price wrong?Open Collective Pricing
- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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