Funding a new project?
from Matty_r@programming.dev to programming@programming.dev on 15 May 2026 20:09
https://programming.dev/post/50453341

Hey all,

I’m just curious what might be a good way to fund a new project? I’ve seen a number of projects use stuff like LiberaPay and PayPal etc, what about something in the form of Kickstarter? Subscriptions?

This isn’t something I’ve ever considered before so not sure what the prevailing wisdom is out there. Say I want to get funding to start a project, those that donate get a lifetime subscription, but then also have an option for others to pay a monthly subscription? Is there any method in particular I should avoid?

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KRAW@linux.community on 16 May 2026 00:45 next collapse

Depends on the nature of the project. Is it a pure software project or is it a physical device + platform? Is anything implemented yet?

Matty_r@programming.dev on 16 May 2026 01:27 collapse

Pure software project. I’d like to have a fully featured client for free, with donations as an option. Not interested in ads, not sure on locking features behind a paywall either - instead maybe something like paying for a hosted option instead of self hosting.

Quick edit: forgot to answer your other question. Nothing is implemented yet, but I would get enough of it done before asking for any sort of donations or crowd funding.

uuj8za@piefed.social on 16 May 2026 04:06 collapse

I tend to donate to projects that are on https://opencollective.com/

Mostly cuz in the past I opened an account with Open Collective.

Although, PayPal seems to be another popular choice.