A self-hosted alternative to Kickstarter/GoFundMe and a WordPress plugin
If you want crowdfunding platform script you actually own instead of renting forever, FundHive is an original, source-code alternative to Kickstarter/GoFundMe and a WordPress plugin — self-hosted, rebrandable and a one-time licence from $199.
Why choose a source-code alternative?
Hosted tools like Kickstarter/GoFundMe and a WordPress plugin are quick to start but you rent them forever, your data and branding live on their platform, and costs climb with seats and usage. A source-code platform like FundHive flips that: you pay once, host it yourself, and keep full control of the code, data and customer relationship.
| FundHive (self-hosted) | Kickstarter/GoFundMe and a WordPress plugin (hosted SaaS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One-time from $199 | Recurring monthly, scales with use |
| Ownership | You own the code & data | Vendor owns the platform |
| Customisation | Full source — change anything | Limited to their settings |
| Branding | White-label / resell | Their brand & limits |
What you get with FundHive
- Reward-based and donation campaigns
- Stretch goals and funding milestones
- Backer reward tiers and pledge management
- Multi-currency payments and platform fees
- Campaign updates, comments and social sharing
- Creator dashboards and payout tracking
Frequently asked questions
Is FundHive really an alternative to Kickstarter/GoFundMe and a WordPress plugin?
Yes — FundHive covers the same core use case (crowdfunding platform script) but ships as source code you self-host and own, instead of a hosted subscription like Kickstarter/GoFundMe and a WordPress plugin.
Is it open source?
FundHive is sold as a commercial source-code licence: you receive the full, readable codebase to host, modify and rebrand. It is not a public open-source repo, but you get and own the source — closer to self-hosted than a closed SaaS.
How much does it cost vs the SaaS?
From $199 one-time, versus recurring monthly fees that scale with seats or usage on hosted platforms. After purchase there is no revenue share.
Can I migrate or customise it?
Yes. Because you hold the source, you can customise features, integrate your own gateways/APIs and white-label it for your brand or clients.
Get a quote or a guided demo
Tell us your use case and we'll send pricing, a live demo walkthrough and licensing options for FundHive. Usually a reply within one business day (IST).