At a Glance
Ideal for
Open source maintainers seeking funding
Consider that
Platform fees
Typical cost: Free
Best For
Open source maintainers seeking funding
Product Screenshots
About Polar
Polar helps open source projects get funded. Crowdfunding, sponsorships, and paid issues.
Key Features
Crowdfunding
Sponsorships
Paid issues
GitHub integration
Embeds
Analytics
Things to Consider
Platform fees
GitHub-centric
Limited payment options
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Founder Reviews
3.8/5Editorial Review
Good finance option with pay-as-you-go pricing. Solid choice for startups.
Reviewed December 2025 by our editorial team
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