FundRazr

FundRazr is a Canadian crowdfunding platform serving individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses across 35+ countries. Authors have used it for book projects — particularly nonfiction and community-focused works — taking advantage of its optional reward perks (like signed copies) and keep-what-you-raise funding model that removes the pressure of an all-or-nothing threshold.

• Best for: Authors who want a lower-pressure crowdfunding alternative with optional rewards and flexible international reach
• Key features: Keep-It-All or All-or-Nothing funding, optional reward perks, multiple payment options (PayPal, Stripe, Google Pay, Apple Pay, cards), strong social sharing tools, available in 35+ countries
• Pricing: No subscription plans. Like Crowdfundr, FundRazr offers two free fee models per campaign: Optional Tips (0% platform fee — donors voluntarily tip, ~95% do) or Fee Recovery (1% on donation forms, 5% on fundraising pages, with 85–95% of donors covering the cost). Payment processing is 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction regardless. FundRazr reports the average campaign keeps ~98.5% of funds raised after donor fee coverage. Volume-based fee discounts are available on request.
• International reach: Operates in 35+ countries (Stripe in 25+, PayPal in 26+) making it a viable option for authors outside the US who find Kickstarter less accessible
• Limitations: Smaller audience than Kickstarter or BackerKit; lacks book-specific features or community browsing for readers