What belongs in each tier
- Reward price and expected backer quantity
- Production and packaging cost per unit
- Shipping cost versus shipping charged
- Platform, payment, refund and contingency reserves
Kickstarter reward tier calculator
Price every reward tier against the costs that can quietly erase its margin.
Model the complete reward mix—not one optimistic unit—then expose loss-making tiers before the campaign launches.
Model your campaign in the browser →No accountNo campaign uploadEditable assumptionsFull CSV export
Reward price$79
Production + pack−$34
Shipping gap−$7
Fees + reserves−$13
Contribution before fixed costs$25
What BackerMargin returns
- Collected amount and total deductions by tier
- Contribution and margin percentage by tier
- A visible loss flag when contribution turns negative
- A complete CSV for review with collaborators
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A planning model is only as good as its assumptions.
Replace every example rate with current platform terms, supplier quotes, packaging tests, fulfillment estimates and tax advice. BackerMargin makes the waterfall visible; it does not certify a campaign or predict demand.
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