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How Open Collective works
Open Collective enables all kinds of groups to raise, manage, and spend money transparently. Our open source software platform engages contributors and supporters, automates admin, and helps you tell your story.
Open Collective is different
Transparent by design
The first thing you’ll notice is transparency—everyone can see where money comes from and where it goes—but it doesn’t end there...
Built with resilience in mind
Unlike other crowdfunding platforms, Open Collective is designed for ongoing collaborations. That means your funding and community of support doesn’t disappear after a single campaign, or if the initial organizers move on.
Open is better
Our code is fully transparent and open source, just like our budget. You own your data: we’ll never sell it or lock you in.
Hassle-free money management
Open Collective uniquely combines a powerful tech platform with fiscal hosting, enabling Collectives to raise and spend money without legally incorporating, worrying about taxes, or opening a bank account.
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