Kickstarter

Key Takeaways Kickstarter remains the king of "The Launch Event", offering superior organic traffic and higher brand prestige for design-centric hardware. Indiegogo dominates the "Lifecycle", providing robust pixel tracking, flexible funding, and the critical InDemand program for post-campaign scaling. The 2026 algorithm shifts have made Kickstarter more reliant on "Day 1" velocity, while Indiegogo rewards consistent conversion rates. The "Hybrid Model" (launching on Kickstar

Launching a Kickstarter campaign is an exhilarating mix of excitement and anxiety. You have a product you believe in, but as you stare down the barrel of a 30-day funding window, a nagging question keeps you up at night: "Should I save money by doing the marketing myself, or should I invest in an agency to guarantee success?" It is the most common dilemma we see at Captivate. The internet is full of "zero to hero" stories that make crowdfunding look easy, but the reality is o

The "golden era" of crowdfunding isn't over—it has just evolved. As we move into 2026, the global crowdfunding market is projected to reach over $18.5 billion , driven by a massive shift in how consumers discover new products. It is no longer just a fundraising mechanism; it is the world’s premier stage for product validation and brand building. For creators, the potential has never been higher. We are seeing campaigns scale faster than ever before, fueled by algorithmic disc

If 2024 was the year of cautious optimism, 2025 was the year the floodgates opened. We didn’t just see records broken; we saw them shattered, pulverized, and 3D-printed into something entirely new. From AI-powered hardware that actually works to tabletop empires solidifying their reign, Kickstarter in 2025 proved that crowdfunding isn't just an alternative launchpad anymore—it’s the main event for innovation. Here is your definitive recap of the trends, the titans, and the nu

Indiegogo vs Kickstarter, which crowdfunding platform is right for you? (2023)