Perhaps the most significant difference is that if you want to use Kickstarter for a new product, you must have a prototype to show potential backers. Kickstarter only allows device and new product projects that already have an existing prototype.
What do you need for Kickstarter?
Who can use Kickstarter?
- You are 18 years of age or older*
- You are a permanent resident of one of the above listed eligible countries.
- You are creating a project in your own name, or on behalf of a registered legal entity with which you are affiliated.
How do I create a product on Kickstarter?
Start with your personal community
- Build an email list. ...
- Demo your product at events and meetups. ...
- Contribute to the conversation. ...
- Create a pre-launch landing page. ...
- Focus on creating a strong project page. ...
- Try to get lift from automated discovery. ...
- Kickstarter has a powerful community, but it shouldn't be your only plan.
