Open Collective
Raise, manage and disburse money with full transparency.·opencollective.com
Open Collective is a legal and financial toolbox for groups, combining fundraising, legal status, and money management in one platform. It lets communities collect, manage, and disburse money transparently, either as legally incorporated Organizations or as unincorporated Collectives operating under a Fiscal Host. Features include crowdfunding campaigns, expense processing and payouts, real-time balance tracking, and a public transaction ledger for accountability.
What it's for
Features 16
- Accounting export for accountants
- Antifraud security checks
- Automated payouts via PayPal
- Automated payouts via Wise
- Bank account synchronization
- Chart of Accounts
- Crowdfunding pages and campaigns (one-time, recurring, tiered, memberships)
- Expected funds tracking
- Expense submission, review and approval workflow
- Fiscal hosting of unincorporated groups (Collectives)
- Funds & Grants agreements
- Hosting fee charging for fiscal hosts
- Participatory finance dashboard for teams
- Public transaction ledger for transparency
- Real-time balance tracking
- Tax form collection
At a glance
Integrations
Pricing
Pricing shown applies to Organizations (legal entities); Collectives use the platform for free, supported by optional Platform Tips added by contributors. Organizations can opt for a flat 5% Crowdfunding Fee instead of Platform Tips by contacting support. This pricing structure, effective for new customers from March 2026, replaces a prior model that charged a 15% Revenue Share on Host Fees. Custom/yearly pricing is available on request.
For new Organizations to get started and process expenses manually. Crowdfunding contributions free with Platform Tips activated.
1 active collective included ($10.00 per additional collective); 10 paid expenses per month included ($1.00 per additional expense)
For growing Organizations, with automated payouts and advanced categorization.
5 active collectives included ($15.00 per additional collective); 50 paid expenses per month included ($1.50 per additional expense)
For professional Organizations needing advanced legal compliance and accounting reconciliation.
20 active collectives included ($20.00 per additional collective); 200 paid expenses per month included ($2.00 per additional expense)
Contact for yearly plans and customized plans tailored to specific needs.