WordPress crowdfunding plugins don't handle the complexity of pledges, reward tiers, and all-or-nothing funding. Build a platform that actually works.
Start BuildingTypical Cost
$100-300/year in plugins + payment gateway setup + hosting
Next.js + Supabase + Stripe (payment intents) + Resend
Supabase stores campaigns, reward tiers, and backer data. Stripe payment intents authorize pledges upfront and only capture if the campaign reaches its goal. Resend handles backer updates and campaign notifications.
Campaigns, rewards, backers, and real-time progress tracking
Free up to 500MB, $25/month ProPledge authorization, capture on success, refund on failure
2.9% + 30¢ per captured paymentBacker updates, campaign milestones, and reward surveys
Free up to 3,000 emails/monthCampaign pages with real-time funding progress
Free and open-sourceHosting with serverless functions for pledge processing
Free hobby tier, $20/month proDesign the Supabase schema — campaigns (goal, deadline, status), reward tiers (price, description, quantity limit), and pledges (backer, tier, amount)
Build campaign pages with real-time funding progress, reward tier selector, and backer count via Supabase Realtime
Implement pledge flow — backer selects reward tier, enters shipping info, and Stripe authorizes the payment (but doesn't capture yet)
Create campaign end logic — if goal is met, capture all authorized payments; if not, release all authorizations
Build the campaign creator dashboard for creating campaigns, posting updates, and sending backer surveys
Add the backer dashboard where backers manage their pledges, update shipping info, and track campaign progress
Set up Resend for campaign milestone emails (50% funded, fully funded, shipping updates)
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