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Fiverr vs Freelancer.com fees for clients
Short version. Fiverr charges buyers 5.5% plus $3.50 on orders under $200. Freelancer.com charges employers 3% or $3 (whichever greater) on fixed-price awards. Freelancer.com’s published employer % is lower, but bidding upgrades, method fees, and freelancer take-rates still change totals.
| Platform | Client / employer fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fiverr | 5.5% + $3.50 under $200 | Each payment (extra, tip) gets its own fee. Sellers separately keep ~80%. |
| Freelancer.com | 3% or $3 (greater) fixed; 3% hourly | Optional project upgrades; card/PayPal/Skrill $0.30+2.3% (non-AU). Freelancer fee 10%/$5 separate. |
Worked examples (client/employer fee only)
- $100: Fiverr $5.50+$3.50=$9.00. Freelancer.com max(3%,$3)=$3.00.
- $500: Fiverr 5.5%=$27.50. Freelancer.com 3%=$15.
- $2,000: Fiverr $110. Freelancer.com $60.
When the shape differs beyond the %
- Fiverr is catalog/Gig-first with prepaid orders; good when scope fits a package.
- Freelancer.com is bid/contest-heavy; employers may buy upgrades; freelancers need bid balance.
Sibling guides: Fiverr fees, Freelancer.com fees, comparisons hub.
FAQ
Is Freelancer.com always cheaper for clients than Fiverr?
On published employer/buyer % alone, Freelancer.com’s 3% is lower than Fiverr’s 5.5%, especially under $200 where Fiverr adds $3.50. Upgrades, payment-method fees, and how freelancers price their bids can erase that gap.
Do freelancers pay the same on both?
No. Fiverr sellers typically keep 80% of the purchase amount. Freelancer.com freelancers pay 10% or $5 (greater) on fixed-price awards — a different mechanism.
Sources
- Fiverr Help — Paying for orders: help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050216133-Paying-for-orders-extras- (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Freelancer.com — Fees and Charges: www.freelancer.com/feesandcharges (checked Nov 5, 2026)
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