Who pays crowdfunding fees, and when?

The project owner. Japanese platforms typically charge on success only: fees are deducted from the total raised before payout, and listing a project is usually free.

What is the going rate in Japan?

For reward-based (purchase-type) platforms, listing plus payment processing usually totals roughly 10–20% of the amount raised. Plans change — confirm on each official pricing page linked above.

Do backers pay fees too?

Yes — on Makuake, CAMPFIRE and READYFOR a per-pledge system fee is added on top of the reward price (the amounts are in the “Backers” line of the table above, verified on each official page on 18 Sep 2026). Always check the order total before confirming.

Do All-in and All-or-Nothing change the fee rate?

On most platforms the rate is the same. What changes is when you get paid: All-or-Nothing pays out only if the goal is reached (backers refunded otherwise); All-in pays out whatever was raised.

How do I maximise my take-home?

Pick the platform where your audience actually is (reach beats a small fee difference), lock down reward costs and shipping first, and use the reverse mode above to set your goal from the net amount you need.

Take-home calculator

Japan Crowdfunding Fee Calculator — Take-Home

Enter what you plan to raise and see your take-home on Makuake, CAMPFIRE, READYFOR and the other majors, using the rate read on each official pricing page (tax-included effective). You can also work backwards from the amount you need in hand.

KAKEHASHI hosts no campaigns — backing happens on the official platform.

Amount you plan to raise¥

Platform	Official fee	Fees	You receive	Model
For GoodOur profile Official pricing ↗	0% (self-serve plan)effective 0%¥0 listing fee; costs shift to backers (¥200 + 5% card fee, excl. tax). Operated by Borderless JapanBackers: Backers cover For Good's ¥200 system fee plus a 5% card-processing fee (both excl. tax)	¥0	¥1,000,000	All-in
READYFOROur profile Official pricing ↗	14% (excl. tax)effective 15.4%9% service + 5% payment. Basic plan (renamed from Simple, revised 1 Apr 2024), on success onlyBackers: Backer system fee: ¥220 (tax incl.) per pledge on campaigns that opened on or after 1 Mar 2022; refunded if the campaign fails or is cancelled (hometown-tax, recurring and donation campaigns are exempt)	¥154,000	¥846,000	All-or-NothingAll-in
KibidangoOur profile Official pricing ↗	15% (excl. tax)effective 16.5%Payment fees included in one rate (a flat 15% for projects starting on or after 1 Jul 2025 — ignore stale '10%' tables)	¥165,000	¥835,000	All-or-Nothing
CAMPFIREOur profile Official pricing ↗	17% (excl. tax)effective 18.7%12% usage + 5% payment. On CAMPFIRE for Social Good the 7% usage and 5% payment fees are borne entirely by backers, so the creator pays nothingBackers: System fee: ¥228 + ¥22 tax on pledges under ¥10,000; 2.27% + tax at ¥10,000 and above. Refunded if an All-or-Nothing campaign misses its goal	¥187,000	¥813,000	All-or-NothingAll-in
GREEN FUNDINGOur profile Official pricing ↗	20% (tax incl.)effective 20%One tax-included rate with 4% payment fees bundled (18.2% excl. tax). Standard plan	¥200,000	¥800,000	All-or-Nothing
MakuakeOur profile Official pricing ↗	20% (excl. tax, payment incl.)effective 22%22% tax-included. Backers separately pay a 2.2% 'anshin' system fee (since Aug 2024)Backers: 'Anshin' system fee: a flat 2.2% (excl. tax) of the pledge incl. shipping and tax, on projects started from 00:00 on 1 Aug 2024. It is NOT refunded if a cancellation happens between the campaign's close and the refund process	¥220,000	¥780,000	All-or-NothingAll-in

Rates verified: 2026-09-18（per official page）

Estimates for the standard plan, before tax nuances and optional services. Fee plans change — always confirm on the platform's official pricing page before launching. KAKEHASHI is independent: no fees, no campaigns.

How Japanese crowdfunding fees work

In short: Japanese reward-based platforms charge a listing fee plus payment processing — typically 10–20% of the total raised, on success only. Listing is free.

Listing fee — the platform's share, covering reach, page tools and support.
Payment processing — card costs; some platforms bundle it, others bill it separately.
Tax — rates quoted "excl. tax" deduct consumption tax on top.
Payout timing — usually the month or two after your campaign ends; plan cash flow around it.

Vetting a project as a backer? Run it through our campaign check. Compare platforms in the directory or brush up in the glossary.

Want the full comparison — ten platforms by funding type, including what backers pay? See platform fees compared. This page is the calculator: what actually lands in your account.

What each platform does best (beyond the rate)

The cheapest rate is rarely the best choice — pick for audience, category strength and support, verified from official sources.

14% (excl. tax)

READYFOR

Japan's first crowdfunding platform (¥50B+ raised) with deep trust in charitable and social projects
Basic 14% is among the lowest of the majors; paid plans add a dedicated advisor
Both All-or-Nothing and All-in, with strong vetting know-how for medical, research and NPO campaigns

Payout: 10th of the second month after close (early payout option: 3rd business day of the following week)

17% (excl. tax)

CAMPFIRE

Japan's largest backer base, covering nearly every category from gadgets to local causes and entertainment
Both All-in and All-or-Nothing with success-only fees — a low barrier to launch
The widest menu of purpose-built programs (0% Social Good, furusato tax and more)

Payout: Payout is filed automatically on the closing day, cut off at that month's end and paid on the last day of the next month (earlier if a weekend/holiday). Early payout is a paid option

15% (excl. tax)

Kibidango

Roughly 75% success rate (2024) — among the industry's best, backed by hands-on staff support
A 'crowdfunding-EC' model: projects can keep selling as e-commerce after the campaign
Curation credits include product hits like ViXion01 and DWARF3

Payout: End of the month after close (early payout ~10 days after close)

20% (tax incl.)

GREEN FUNDING

The powerhouse for gadgets and audio: 91% success rate (2025) and ~¥19.6M average raised
Run by the CCC (TSUTAYA) group — campaigns can pair with real-store Touch & Try showcases
One transparent tax-included 20% with payment fees bundled; 81% creator repeat rate

Payout: End of the month after close

20% (excl. tax, payment incl.)

Makuake

The home of 'support purchases' — Japan's default stage for new-product debuts with top-tier reach
Every project gets a dedicated curator for page design, screening and promotion
Fully success-based (free to list and consult, zero fee on a missed goal) with clear payout dates

Payout: Cut off at the end of the closing month, paid on the 25th of the next (a January close pays 25 February)

0% (self-serve plan)

For Good

A rare 0% model — creators keep essentially everything raised
Social-good specialist with a published 90% goal-achievement rate, run by Borderless Japan
A guided plan (7% excl. tax) and 2-business-day early payout support first-time creators

Payout: 7th of the second month after close (early payout in 2 business days, 3% fee)

Standard 10% (for municipalities, as of 2026-05-28)

Furusato Choice (GCF)

The original and largest government crowdfunding scheme (¥26.5B+ across ~4,990 projects)
Donors support projects for an effective ¥2,000 out of pocket via hometown-tax credits
Funds are guaranteed to municipal projects; disaster-relief campaigns are fee-free

FAQ

Who pays crowdfunding fees, and when?: The project owner. Japanese platforms typically charge on success only: fees are deducted from the total raised before payout, and listing a project is usually free.
What is the going rate in Japan?: For reward-based (purchase-type) platforms, listing plus payment processing usually totals roughly 10–20% of the amount raised. Plans change — confirm on each official pricing page linked above.
Do backers pay fees too?: Yes — on Makuake, CAMPFIRE and READYFOR a per-pledge system fee is added on top of the reward price (the amounts are in the “Backers” line of the table above, verified on each official page on 18 Sep 2026). Always check the order total before confirming.
Do All-in and All-or-Nothing change the fee rate?: On most platforms the rate is the same. What changes is when you get paid: All-or-Nothing pays out only if the goal is reached (backers refunded otherwise); All-in pays out whatever was raised.
How do I maximise my take-home?: Pick the platform where your audience actually is (reach beats a small fee difference), lock down reward costs and shipping first, and use the reverse mode above to set your goal from the net amount you need.

Rates verified: 2026-09-18