# Features

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

Open Collective is a platform that 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](https://documentation.opencollective.com/getting-started) as simple as possible.

On Open Collective, [Collectives ](https://documentation.opencollective.com/collectives/collectives)can focus on their mission without worrying about legal incorporation, taxes, or administration. [Fiscal Hosts](https://documentation.opencollective.com/fiscal-hosts/fiscal-hosts) can manage Collectives with our suite of easy-to-use administrative tools. Contributors can offer help or money safely and securely.

**Transparent budgets**

When you’re building together, honesty and openness are vital. [We offer fully transparent budgets](https://documentation.opencollective.com/collectives/managing-money/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](https://documentation.opencollective.com/collectives/managing-money/budgets), [build your team](https://documentation.opencollective.com/getting-started/adding-and-removing-team-members), and [engage your community](https://documentation.opencollective.com/advanced/keeping-your-community-updated).

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

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**Move money quickly**\
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[Pay invoices and reimbursements quickly and safely](https://documentation.opencollective.com/fiscal-hosts/expense-payment). Open Collective integrates with multiple providers to support payments in all non-sanctioned territories and includes its own [AML and anti-fraud features to help identify risky payments.](https://documentation.opencollective.com/fiscal-hosts/expense-payment/understanding-security-checks)

**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.](https://documentation.opencollective.com/collectives/raising-money) 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 provide in the way they want. We offer the option to contribute on a one-time or recurring basis so that initiatives can plan better for the future.

We also accept donations from [companies](https://documentation.opencollective.com/giving-to-collectives/giving-as-a-company) and individuals.

**Build your community**

We help you make sure your community feels valued. Set up [tiers ](https://documentation.opencollective.com/collectives/raising-money/setting-goals-and-tiers)and rewards to recognize your supporters, and create [events ](https://documentation.opencollective.com/collectives/events)to bring them together.

Use our [Updates](https://documentation.opencollective.com/advanced/keeping-your-community-updated) feature to let them know how you’re growing, and [Conversations ](https://documentation.opencollective.com/advanced/keeping-your-community-updated/conversations)to communicate directly with your community.

**Raise money for something special**

With our [Projects ](https://documentation.opencollective.com/collectives/managing-money/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 their progress.

**Get Reports on your Support**

Whether you’re running a Collective or giving to one, [we offer downloadable summaries of all you’ve achieved](https://documentation.opencollective.com/advanced/exporting-your-data).

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](https://documentation.opencollective.com/advanced/security-for-accounts). We don’t store credit card numbers and offer passwordless 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](https://documentation.opencollective.com/fiscal-hosts/setting-up-a-fiscal-host/fiscal-host-security-old#enforce-2fa-for-all-admins) for essential actions, such as logging in and paying expenses.

**Interested in building your community with Open Collective?** [**Join us today**](https://opencollective.com/create)**.**