Key differences
- They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator.
Side by side
| Wefunder | StartEngine | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Reg CF crowdfunding | Reg CF / Reg A+ |
| Funding type | Equity crowdfunding | Equity crowdfunding |
| Estimated rate as of today | Rates shown to approved members | Rates shown to approved members |
| Pricing source | Estimated as of today | Estimated as of today |
| Time to cash | About 2 months | About 2 months |
| Typical size | Up to $5M | Up to $5M |
| Term | — | — |
| Requirements | No hard minimums listed | No hard minimums listed |
| Regions | US | US |
| What they underwrite | Your community | Your community |
| Collateral | None | None |
| How you repay | Never (ownership sold) | Never (ownership sold) |
| Dilution | Yes — equity sold | Yes — equity sold |
Wefunder
Platform fee on funds raised; investors from your community.
Wefunder vs StartEngine FAQ
What is the difference between Wefunder and StartEngine?
They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator.
Which is cheaper for you?
The answer depends on your amount, term and revenue. The calculator prices both on the same basis — fees, warrants and dilution included.
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