По сообщениям, следующий проект Хидео Кодзимы обходится в 400 миллионов долларов, и новость на этой неделе о том, что Xbox не профинансирует всю сумму, получила широкий резонанс далеко за пределами ААА-индустрии. Для остальной видеоигровой индустрии (тысячи студий, которые никогда не получат чек от издателя первого лица) таблица финансирования следующего проекта по-прежнему проходит через страницу краудфандинга. Независимо от того, запускает ли студия кампанию или поддерживает пять кампаний в месяц, правильные инструменты для рабочего стола превращают ленту Kickstarter в панель управления, готовую к принятию решений.
Мы протестировали лучшие приложения для отслеживания краудфандинга инди-игр на Windows, macOS и Linux для двух ролей. Спонсор, поддерживающий 20-30 кампаний в год и желающий увидеть, что действительно доставляется. Студия в разгаре Kickstarter с целевым показателем в 250 000 долларов, которой нужен почасовой обзор скорости сбора средств.
What to look for in a crowdfunding tracking app
- Pledge velocity charts that update at least hourly.
- Predicted final total from current pace, not a linear extrapolation.
- Referral source attribution to know which press hit or Discord actually drove pledges.
- Delivery estimate vs actual date, so backers can see which campaigns miss their windows.
- Multi-platform coverage: Kickstarter, Backerkit, Indiegogo, Gamefound, Fig.
- Post-campaign fulfillment tools if the reader is on the studio side.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for | Platforms | Free plan | Starting price/mo | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicktraq | Backer analytics on Kickstarter | Web | Full campaign data | $0 | 4.6 |
| BackerKit | Fulfillment and post-campaign | Web | Trial | 5% of pledges | 4.4 |
| Crowdfundly | Analytics across platforms | Windows, macOS, Web | Free 3 campaigns | $19 | 4.3 |
| Kickstarter Live Dashboard | Own-campaign real-time view | Web | Free with a campaign | $0 | 4.4 |
| Fig Publishing tracker | Investor-model campaigns | Web | Backer access | $0 | 4.2 |
| Crowdplan | Pre-launch campaign planning | Windows, macOS, Web | Free personal | $29 | 4.4 |
| Notion | Custom backer database | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web | Personal free | $10 | 4.3 |
1. Kicktraq, best backer analytics
Kicktraq is the tool the crowdfunding community has trusted since 2011 for hard numbers on any Kickstarter campaign. Pledge velocity charts (daily and hourly), predicted final total from three different models, and a comparison to similar past campaigns all sit on one page. The browser extension marks the odds of a campaign closing above 100 percent on the Kickstarter page itself.
Kicktraq for indie game crowdfunding is where a backer decides whether a wobbling campaign at 62 percent funded with 8 days left is likely to close.
Where it falls short: Kickstarter-only; Gamefound and Indiegogo are not covered. The interface has not been redesigned in years.
Pricing:
- Free: Full features
Platforms: Web, browser extension for Chrome and Firefox
Download: Kicktraq on kicktraq.com
Bottom line: For anyone backing more than two games a month.
2. BackerKit, best fulfillment
BackerKit was built for the after part of a Kickstarter that most studios trip on. Address collection, add-on sales, digital reward delivery, and shipping-cost calculation on multi-region physical rewards all live in one dashboard. The 2026 update added crowdfunding directly on the BackerKit page for smaller campaigns, which sidesteps the platform fee negotiation.
Where it falls short: 5 percent of pledges is a real fee at scale. Not a backer analytics tool; the value is on the studio side.
Pricing:
- Free: Trial
- Paid: 5 percent of pledges collected (or a flat rate for smaller campaigns)
Platforms: Web
Download: BackerKit on backerkit.com
Bottom line: For studios running a Kickstarter now who need to survive the fulfilment phase.
3. Crowdfundly, best cross-platform view
Crowdfundly aggregates campaigns across Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Gamefound into one dashboard. Studio owners running a Gamefound campaign after a Kickstarter (a common pattern for tabletop tie-in games) get a single view of pledges and deliverables. Backers can also use the dashboard to track everything they have pledged from one address.
Where it falls short: Data lag varies by platform; Kickstarter refresh is under an hour, Indiegogo can lag a day. Pricing scales fast for studios running multiple concurrent campaigns.
Pricing:
- Free: Up to 3 campaigns tracked
- Paid: Studio plan from $19/mo, Agency $99/mo
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Web
Download: Crowdfundly on crowdfundly.com
Bottom line: For studios running campaigns on more than one platform.
4. Kickstarter Live Dashboard, best own-campaign real-time
Kickstarter Live Dashboard is the built-in tool for studios running an active campaign. Referral URLs by source (a specific press hit, a specific Discord invite), backer geography, and pledge counts by reward tier update in real time. The value shows in the last 48 hours of a campaign, when a well-placed reward tier can double a pledge total.
Where it falls short: Only works for the studio’s own campaigns; not a backer analytics tool. Data disappears when the campaign ends unless exported.
Pricing:
- Free: With a live Kickstarter campaign
Platforms: Web (in the Kickstarter creator portal)
Download: Kickstarter Creator Portal on kickstarter.com
Bottom line: Everyone running a Kickstarter has this already; not everyone uses it well.
5. Fig Publishing tracker, best for investor-style campaigns
Fig Publishing tracker covers the Fig-model campaigns where backers put up money for a share of the game’s revenue. The dashboard reports pledge counts, share allocation, and (for backers of shipped games) revenue distribution after the game generates returns.
For readers who have backed the older Fig-model games (Psychonauts 2, Wasteland 3), this is the app that tracks the return schedule.
Where it falls short: The Fig model has narrowed since acquisition, and new campaigns are rare. Not the tool for a fresh 2026 project.
Pricing:
- Free: Backer access
Platforms: Web
Download: Fig Publishing on republic.co
Bottom line: Only relevant for readers already holding Fig-model equity positions.
6. Crowdplan, best pre-launch planning
Crowdplan is for the studio 90 days out from launch, still deciding on reward tiers. The tool models pledge totals against tier prices, backer count assumptions, and stretch goal budgets. Import a competitor campaign’s timeline, tweak the parameters, and get a projected outcome.
Where it falls short: Projections are only as good as the inputs; a bad comp-set produces confident nonsense. Not a live-campaign tracker.
Pricing:
- Free: One project, basic modeling
- Paid: Pro from $29/mo, unlimited projects and stretch goals modeled
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Web
Download: Crowdplan on crowdplan.co
Bottom line: For studios still planning the campaign, not the ones running one.
7. Notion, best custom backer database
Notion is the answer for readers who back a lot of campaigns and want a private database with more columns than Kicktraq wants to expose. A backer database with columns for campaign, pledge, expected delivery, actual delivery, and a rating for the studio’s communication becomes an honest scorecard over years.
Where it falls short: Manual entry; no automatic Kickstarter feed. Best paired with Zapier or Make to pipe in updates.
Pricing:
- Free: Personal plan
- Paid: Plus $10/mo
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Download: Notion on notion.so
Bottom line: For the reader keeping a personal record across years and platforms.
How to pick the right one
- Backing games as a hobby: Kicktraq for the analytics, Notion for the personal ledger.
- Running a Kickstarter now: Kickstarter Live Dashboard, backed up by Kicktraq for external velocity comparison.
- Running campaigns across Kickstarter and Gamefound: Crowdfundly.
- Planning a campaign for next year: Crowdplan.
- Delivering to backers after a successful campaign: BackerKit.
- Holding Fig equity: Fig Publishing tracker.
FAQ
What is the best free tool for tracking Kickstarter campaigns? Kicktraq. The velocity charts, prediction models, and campaign comparison are free, and the browser extension surfaces the same numbers on Kickstarter itself.
Can I track Gamefound and Indiegogo campaigns too? Crowdfundly aggregates across platforms. Kicktraq is Kickstarter-only. Notion works for any campaign if you are willing to enter the data by hand.
How accurate are pledge-total predictions? Kicktraq’s three models tend to converge within 15 percent of the final total by the halfway point of a campaign. Final-day pledge surges (the “last 48” phenomenon) always beat the models.
Is BackerKit worth the 5 percent fee? For any campaign with physical rewards, yes. The alternative is a spreadsheet, and the spreadsheet breaks the moment a backer moves addresses between the pledge and the ship date.
Do these apps replace a studio’s Kickstarter dashboard? No, they augment it. Kickstarter’s built-in Live Dashboard is where the studio makes decisions in the final 48 hours; the others give context and cross-platform coverage.
