— Free founder research · October 2026

Crowdfund Portal Comparison Study

See how the most popular crowdfunding portals charge — and what you get — before you choose where to raise.

What’s inside

Nine platforms, side by side

StartEngine, Wefunder, Republic, Netcapital, DealMaker, Rialto Markets, Honeycomb Credit, MicroVentures — and Nvest’s planned pricing
Funding portal vs. broker-dealer vs. self-hosted: what each actually does for you
Cash commissions, equity fees, upfront and annual costs in one table
Platform cost compared on a $1,000,000 raise
Who each platform fits — and what to watch for
10 questions to ask any portal before you sign

Compiled from each platform’s public materials, SEC filings and 2026 industry reviews, with sources cited. Nvest is not affiliated with any platform named.

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