Features

Open Collective is a platform designed for a collective future. Learn more about our features, from transparent budgets to easy admin tools.

We offer the tools for people and organizations to build a collective future.

Open Collective is a platform which makes it possible to Do Things Differently. So what makes it special?

Simple to get started

Whether you’re starting a Collective, running a Fiscal Host or contributing to a project, we make getting started as simple as possible.

On Open Collective, Collectives can focus on their mission, without worrying about legal incorporation, taxes or administration. Fiscal Hosts can manage Collectives with our suite of easy-to-use administrative tools. And contributors can offer help or money safely and seamlessly.

Transparent budgets

When you’re building together, honesty and openness are vital. We offer fully transparent budgets, so everyone can see how money is being raised and spent, building trust within your community.

This isn’t just a feature. It’s how we work. That’s why even our code is open source.

Stress-free management tools

We want to make sure you can keep track of everything, quickly and simply. Our management tools allow you to get an overview of budgets, build your team, and engage your community.

And we’re always introducing new ideas to make the process easier.

Move money, quickly Pay invoice and reimbursement requests quickly and safely. Open Collective integrates with multiple providers to support payments in all non-sanctioned territories and includes its own AML/anti-fraud features to help identify risky payments.

Spread the word and discover others

Open Collective isn’t just a platform. It’s a community. We give you a page where you can tell the world about your project, raise money and gather support. You can also find and connect with other Collectives building near you, or those with a shared mission.

Designed for ongoing collaborations

We give your supporters the freedom to give the way they want. We offer the option to contribute on a one-time or recurring basis, so initiatives can plan better for the future.

We also accept donations from companies as well as individuals.

Build your community

We help you make sure your community feels valued. Set up tiers and rewards to recognize your supporters, and create events to bring them together.

Use our Updates feature to let them know how you’re growing and Conversations to communicate directly with your community.

Raise money for something special

With our Projects feature, you can invite your community to give money to a specific cause or event. Projects have the same transparent budgets, tiers and goals as collective budgets - and you can update everyone on how they’re going.

Get Reports on your Support

Whether you’re running a Collective or giving to one, we offer downloadable summaries of all you’ve achieved.

Get a breakdown of your group’s activity or fundraising progress. Or receive a tax-friendly breakdown of all your donations for the month.

Safe and secure

We take security seriously. We don’t store credit card numbers, and offer password less authentication to remove the risk of unsafe passwords.

We also support two-factor authentication, and offer the option for Fiscal Hosts to require all admins to use it for important actions like logging in and paying expenses.

Interested in building your community with Open Collective? Join us today.