> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.opencollective.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.opencollective.com/why-open-collective/pricing.md).

# Pricing

Our dream is a world where collectives and their ecosystems can thrive. Pricing is designed to support groups as they grow while keeping the platform sustainable.

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**Organizations** are legal entities (such as a company, non-profit, cooperative, or similar) that use the platform to manage their own finances or to act as a Host for Collectives. The pricing applies to Organizations. **Collectives** are mission-driven groups that raise and spend money through a host. Collectives are not subject to organization subscription pricing.
{% endhint %}

## Organization platform subscriptions (March 2026+)

New organization customers use activity-based subscription plans instead of the legacy 15% revenue share model. Costs scale with how you use the platform - the number of collectives you host and expenses you process - rather than a percentage of revenue.

View current tiers, features, and prices on the [Pricing for Organizations](https://opencollective.com/pricing) page.

### Crowdfunding contributions

By default, crowdfunding contributions are free for organizations when [Platform Tips](/giving-to-collectives/platform-tips.md) are enabled in the contribution flow. Tips are optional amounts contributors add on top of their support.

Organizations that prefer a fixed fee model can switch to a **5% Crowdfunding Fee** instead of tips. [Contact us](https://opencollective.com/contact) to change models.

### Custom and yearly plans

For yearly billing or customized plans, [contact us](https://opencollective.com/contact).

### Managing your subscription

Organization admins manage billing from **Dashboard > Settings > Platform Billing**. See [Platform Subscription](/organizations/platform-subscription.md) for dashboard workflows.

## Fees that apply to all accounts

### Host fees

If your collective joins a fiscal host, the host may charge a **host fee** (typically 4-10%, sometimes higher). This covers taxes, admin, payment approval, and compliance services.

Host fees are charged on the total contribution amount before payment processor fees are deducted.

### Payment processor fees

Stripe, PayPal, Wise, and other processors charge their own fees. Open Collective and your fiscal host do not add markup on processor fees.

## Legacy pricing

Organizations and fiscal hosts onboarded before the March 2026 subscription model may still use legacy pricing:

* **Organizations** previously had unlimited free access when self-managing finances
* **Fiscal hosts** that charge host fees pay a **15% platform share** on host fee revenue

View the previous model at [legacy pricing](https://opencollective.com/legacy-pricing). Existing customers may see a migration banner in their dashboard when moving to the new model.

## Platform tips

When someone contributes to a collective, they can optionally add a platform tip to support Open Collective. The amount is entirely voluntary.

Learn more on the [Platform Tips](/giving-to-collectives/platform-tips.md) page.


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