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Crowdfunding Calculators

Crowdfunding comics can be an amazing and rewarding experience but it also presents a lot of challenges that creators don't always take into consideration. The intent of this tool is to help inform your decision-making process when designing and budgeting a crowdfunding campaign.

Keep in mind, the numbers generated by this tool are for illustrative purposes and may not reflect the ever-changing landscape of the economy and crowdfunding. Use this to become better informed but ALWAYS do your own research before launching a campaign.

Good luck!
-PXL & FMC

This tool is meant to provide quick insight into how a platform impacts your crowdfunding needs. Use the expanded calculator for campaign planning and estimates!

Project Name
Funding $

So you're planning a book? Awesome! There are a LOT of little fees that add up over time. This calculator is meant for estimations and is not an exhaustive list of potential expenses. However, it will help you quickly get a ballpark to build upon.

Any section that has a switch can be excluded from calculation by being turned off.

Let's get started. Would you prefer to see all the fields at once or interview style?

Project Name
Select a Platform

You may use the following presets or fill in your own details (note: these are all based on 500 unit runs):

Book Types
# Print Run $ Cost Per Unit (include approx shipping/import taxes)

These are baseline estimates averaged from multiple sources:

Rate Types # Page Count
$ Writing (per page)
$ Editing (per page)
$ Pencils (per page)
$ Inks (per page)
$ Colors (per page)
$ Letters (per page)
$ Prepress (flat rate)
$ Cover * (flat rate)

Adjust costs and counts as needed.

$ Supplies (Gemini, bubble wrap, tape, bags, board)
$ Estimated US Shipping Rate
$ Estimated Intl Shipping Rate
# Estimated Backers
% Estimated Intl Backing Percentage

For the sake of this calculator, list the per-unit price of your goal. This will let us calculate the approx price of a single book fulfilled with stretch goals.

We took a little time to pick out a few items you might need. You can even click the 's to check out the recommended items.

$ Misc $ Mail Scale 
$ Label Printer  $ Labels (500ct) 

Typically, a buffer is included in estimates to ensure the ability to absorb unexpected expenses. At least 25% is our recommendation.

% Expense Buffer
STRIPE FEES
2.9% + $0.30 per successful card charge - Based on an assumed average pledge of $40, let's call this 3.65%
FMC FEES
3% (non-exclusive), 2% (30-day exclusive), 1% (ambassador) platform + STRIPE FEE (processing)
IGG FEES
5% platform + STRIPE FEE (processing)
KS FEES
5% platform + STRIPE FEE (processing)
KS pledges under $10 have a discounted micropledge fee of 5% + $0.05 per pledge.
Heads up: This calculator doesn't save/transmit any of your data. All calculations are performed locally and never retained by PixelTraitor or FundMyComic. Enjoy!
Last update: Sep 30, 2024 @ 12:30pm PST.